Encouragement Needed!

Well, I finally have a date for my band surgery. Barring any problems with my insurance, it will happen on August 4th. I have to say that I still doubt myself. Some days I am all for it and feeling very positive. Other days I wonder why I am doing this and why can't I just lose weight the old fashion way. It doesn't help that my husband is totally against it. I know he worries about the surgery itself. I guess I would like to hear from you folks that have already been banded. Any regrets? Do you wish you hadn't done it or is it the best decision you ever made? I really could use some words of encouragement!

I haven't had the surgery yet but I am hoping that it will be in Sept. or Oct. I am having a day of wondering today myself. However, I truly believe that it is the best decision that i can make for myself and my health. Keep up the positive thinking!!! Also take the encouragement of all of those on here....pre band and post band.....truly a great group of people to provide information, support and encouragement. Keep in touch!!! good luck

Even though I'm newly banded and not at my 'sweet spot' yet, I can tell you I have no regrets. I started this process a little over a year ago and it's all been worth it. I can say that because I've felt what the restriction feels like (just post-op) and it's just the 'tool' I need to get this weight off, and even more importantly to me, keep it off. Most people go through exactly what you are now (questioning), so just know it's normal. I HAVE taken the weight off (multiple times) and being a successful dieter isn't the answer either. It's diminishing the hunger so food is no longer an issue at all. You're making a decision that will enhance your life and longevity. DH will come around eventually...the changes won't happen overnight, but they will happen. Just wish this was around for me 20 years ago. -BG

Hi~ I just was banded on 05/29/09. So far I have lost 15.6 lbs. I know this was the best thing that I have ever done for myself. I have already stopped having some problems that I was having prior to being banded. You need to try to schedule a seminar and let you husband go to it with you so he can see all the things that you like about it. Maybe that will help. My husband was all for me getting it and now, he is thinking about doing it as well. I wish you all the BEST, but trust me... there will be no regrets for you later.

Let me start off by saying I was just banded one week ago, on 6-8-09. I can honestly say that even while they were rolling me into the surgical suite I was thinking "what the heck am I doing" which was interesting because I didn't doubt myself at all before that. I just think nerves were getting the best of me. BUT...having started the process I feel much better. No it is not a bed of roses and the first week has been hard (we went to a family reunion today with LOADS of food), but I am so thankful to have started the journey. I approach each day with a determination to make the band work for me. I think as long as you are committed to making it work and have a great and supportive surgeon, you will do fine. Good luck and keep us infromed as to how things work out.

Best decision I have ever made to start my life over on May 27, 2008. I have struggled to lose weight for over 20 years. I am losing the weight slowly but it is still nice to see the scale every morning a little lighter than the day before. My doctor suggested a slow approach which in the long run will give me better results. I was a Yo-Yo dieter so this has been an awesome experience for me. I am almost midway to my goal and if it takes me another year I am fine with that.......after all it took me more than two years to get where I was.