so b4 all of u ..go wtf is this woman crazy...hear me out.. before i had this surgery i didnt realize that i had an addiction to food. The day i came homed from the hospital was the day reality set in. as i sit and watch my family eat dominos i cant help but to take a bite..then another then another..no im 1 week post op(-9lbs) eating turkey sandwhices drinking soda...doing everything all wrong.. i made an appointment to see my psychologist on monday.. i talked to my surgeon about taking it out..he said wait..im like by then the band could be obsturcted. this really is a life change its not magic.. and i made the decision so fast i didnt weigh the con's only the pro's. So the moral of the story is i made up my mind i want the band removed:frown:. My next Blog will be my last one...Thanks 4 All The Support LBT!!!

i dont know why i am responding, i just felt truely led to do so. You are not alone in your addiction. There is a small percentage of people with thyroid problems or a screwed up matabilism but most of the rest of us are just like you, addicts. I think that food is the worse and hardest of them all. If you truely seek out treatment with drugs and alcohol the best thing in the world to do is to go cold turkey, stay away from friends that do the drugs, stay out of bars etc. with food it is different. We have to eat to live. The problem is some of us lived to eat.n when i look at the big picture, i realize this is going to be a long daily battle. But I did it for me and my family. I love love love food but I love my family more. They are worth it. I am worth it. I am 14 days banded, early in the game for me too. You feel now like you may have made a horrible quick decision, before you make another one sit back enjoy the small things like your pants fitting just a little better, 9 pounds that is awesome, Give it some time, dont jump the gun. My good friend(when I was having a horrible day and was starving and feeling sorry for myself) said to me"Girl, nothing tastes as good as skinny will feel." God bless you and I hope you get this message. I will be thinking of you

I couldn't agree more with Hopefulmechelle. I know I'm a major food addict and I battle with food daily with or without the band. I'm still new to being banded (april 21, 2009) and I have made mistakes but I'm trying to learn from them as well as learn more about my addiction and what my triggers are. It is so soon after surgery and it sounds like you have "buyers remorse". Please take some time to make yourself a priority and think about this before you make another hasty decision. Best of luck

WOW, that's all I can think, I feel for you, you are in such pain! But, let me just say and I am not even banned yet, I am also in PAIN too! Just look in the mirror.

That was the first question I asked my doctor. Can I have the band removed when I get to my goal wt.? He said yes, but it is proven that most will gain all and more weight back. I have over 100 pounds to loose! Maybe you were not ready for the band in the first place? Maybe you are HAPPY the way you are? We are all in pain in some way or another until we work and find the HAPPINESS we seek. I think you should wait like your Doctor said and give it a chance. HAPPINESS may find you before you know it. I wish you well. imaluckydog my date is July 20 and I am ready. It has been a long wait.

i feel that way too, i am only 5 days post op. i see all my friends and family socially eating and i feel left out, feeling like i made a mistake, i wonder how much it cost to have it removed?

I don't know...in a way, I want to say, "WAIT! Think about what you're doing!" But, on the other hand, I think, well, maybe you just weren't ready.

I was banded December 22, and my life is so great that I can't even believe it's mine. My whole life I've been a food addict. I'd always felt imprisoned by my addiction, and after my last, "last diet," when I'd lost 71 lbs., only to gain it all and then some back, I NEVER thought I'd be where I am today. I truly do believe that something good comes from every life experience, but I had to REALLY search to find the "good" in gaining all of that weight back. Finally, I realized the good lesson(s) to be learned. I found that, first of all, I am waaaay stronger than I ever imagined. Secondly, I learned to NEVER say "Never." The second that an addict thinks that they're "cured," is the very moment their addiction will kick their ass just to show them who the boss is! And third, I realized that even though I will always refer to myself as a recovering addict, and I will never say "never," I do know what to look for, as far as my triggers and weaknesses. For example, when I was post op. I was obviously, off sugar, and I just decided to stay off. Sugar is a HUGE trigger for me and I can't handle it...nope, not even one bite.

I also learned that for many of us, we have to get down and roll around in the gutter before we can rise up. I've done my rolling around. My darkest days was when I was in the throes of my addiction. I won't go into how bad it was, but let's just say, it's a good thing that I have my children to think of.

Until you're ready...really ready, I'm not sure how much good the band will do. The band is only a tool,and it's a lot of work. It's not just a lifestyle change; it's a lifestyle overhaul!

I weighed in at 271 when I had my surgery, now I'm down 65 lbs. I don't regret my banding for a second, and sometimes I think I'm the only person in the world that really, REALLY knew what I was in getting into when I decided to be banded. I feel so blessed and lucky and joyous to have this second chance. It's like a dream to me, and so, it breaks my heart to read stories like yours. PLEASE...think about what you're considering doing. There is no easy way. And, I'm guessing you're a lot younger than I am. (I just turned 47) I know it's difficult, but you have to be willing to work it. I feel badly that so many people are not adequately informed by their doctors before they make such a huge life decision, but then again, can you really explain what it's like to be banded? I don't know, but I wish you the best.