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Mouse's Journey to Lap Band Surgery

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I’m trying a few things to see if I can get my weight down on my own. Not like I haven’t tried a thousand times before but whatever. I measure out my food in increments – 1/4 cup, 1/2 cup, 1 cup etc. I try and eat half of what I’m used too – 1 egg instead of 2 ( or 3), 1 soysage pattie instead of 2; 1 slice of toast or maybe none at all. I use tiny plates, bowls, forks, knives, and spoons. I set my fork down between every single bite, I chew everything at least 30 times, and I try and make sure
I help my husband with his tree business, and today we had our first job of the season. I actually look forward to helping. I really love being outdoors, it’s good exercise, and I like to talk to the homeowners. I would like it better though if I could bend over and do all the walking I have to do if I didn’t feel like I was going to die. It’s hard work, and I am just too fat. Blah. Plus, I get really hot. For some reason, I don’t really sweat. My face just gets super red. Yes that’s abo
Taking the first step of a journey is both exciting and frightening. Add in the thought of surgery and it takes it to an omg level. But I am that desperate. I have tried just about everything – Weight Watchers more times that I can count, starting when I was just 25. Diet Center. Remember them? Pretty sure Diet Center single-handedly wrecked my metabolism. Appetite suppressants. Alli. Full bars. Slim Fast. Atkins. Every ‘fad’ out there. I did have that brief Golden Age (around 30) when

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