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Anew77

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Ignorance might be bliss, but, sometimes it can make you stupid. I knew I had a serious weight problem in 2008, when I saw some pics of myself from a family cruise. I deleted every picture of me on my camera. At that time I was 240 lbs and I couldn't believe how heavy I was, but felt that I could take it off .... Fast forward 4 years later, my weight is 270 lbs and climbing. When my MD of 18 years mentioned in my last physical that maybe it's time to look into WLS, I actually was offended. I can do this, I lost 55 lbs when I was 19 and kept it off for 3 years, I can do this again! Two months later after another failed WW attempt. I started taking a good look at myself. Denial was going to kill me.

I started looking into different types of WLS. I stumbled on an ad for Lap Band and my research had a focus. I did not inform my friends, family, my partner. I did not want any outside opinions, since this is my body, therefore my choice. Even though I know the opinions expressed might come out of fear, concern, etc. At the end of the day until you can walk in my shoes, you don't know how I feel. I eventually broaden my research to other types of WLS, but, I felt they weren't for me. I realize that one of my major problem is portion control, so I like the idea that with the Lap Band, it gives you that feeling of being satiated with smaller amounts.

When I've made a decision, I'm usually aggressive until I've acquired my goal. So, as of today, I've found my clinic SWLC in Toronto. I'm doing a combination of financing and self-pay and at the end of this month I shall have my surgery date booked. I've informed my partner, who is extremely supportive and he understand that I wish to keep this between us for now. I'm excited, nervous, worried, happy, etc. why ? I've tried every weight loss fad out there and failed, what if I fail this one? Or worse, what if something goes wrong? Since, I'm keeping this on a "down low ", I need to find an outlet where I can express my fears and concerns without having to re-assure or defend my decision ( I definitely do not want to stress my partner of 5 years). So I'm grateful to have stumble onto this gem while during my research. A definite breathe of fresh air;).

 

 



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I truly understand your feelings and I understand your "keeping it on the down low" I felt the same way. My decision to have lap band surgery was strictly my decision, it was all about me and I didnt feel like everyone needed to know. It was a hard decision, very scary and getting out of bed after surgery - no one told me about that pain! I wouldnt change a thing. I am very glad I had the surgery, it has been very successful for me. You've got my support.

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I have learned so much about nutrition which helped me lose 20 pounds in 2 months which was a great incentive. But I know I can not continue that trend which I know from all the failures. I weighed 282, when I started on May 22nd. I was banded on Aug 6th and I am now 34 pounds down. I am so happy I had this done. This is the best thing you could do for yourself. Just to not have that feeling of the bottom pit in your stomach where you can not stop eating. No more for me. There are restrictive items that they recommend not to eat, but those things are the white carbs which are the things that are my enemies. I am not a junk eater as much as I am a carb eater.

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