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Things I have discovered about myself in the last two weeks...

I was banded 9/11. I'm thrilled! My anxiety on the days leading into the surgery make me laugh now. The pain wasn't that bad, and the shakes didn't make me gag.

 

Here are a few things I've figured out about me in the last two weeks:

 

1. I have no regrets.

2. I have TONS of will power that is just pouring out of my soul. And I don't resent what I can't have right now.

3. My sense of humor is still fully in place.

4. I actually no longer care who knows that I've had surgery. This is the biggest surprise of all. I was telling no one. I was nervous about coming back to work and having to answer questions about why I was out. Now, if they ask...I just start spilling it. It's funny.

5. I have the BEST friends and family. I already knew this, but just thought I'd say it anyway :)

6. I WANT this so badly. I think that's why it's not been as hard as I thought it would be. Don't get me wrong. I've had my moments. But, in all...I'm happy.

 

I'm sure more things will come to me as the days progress. More little revelations about me. More little secrets coming to the surface. But, it's a journey that I'm so happy to be on.

 

Have a great day!

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BlueMoon~T

Gastric Bypass Patients

Loved this post!

I feel a lot of the same things about my life. The band can make you be more introspective while were trying to figure out how to make this new life work!

Best of luck on your journey!

Bandista

LAP-BAND Patients

Me, too -- so exhilarating just reading what you've written! I imagine you uncovering all that joy and happiness abounding. Yippee! Very inspiring. Thanks so much for sharing.

Sherizee

LAP-BAND Patients

I was got the band on 09/12. I agree with you. While the number in the scale may not be what I wanted it to be, I am still thrilled. My clothes tell another story :) And I cannot believe how much better I feel. No more heartburn, No more caffeine addiction. Forced to deal with my feelings without the comfort of food. But I have no regrets. The part of the fear leading up to the surgery rang so true. I literally almost changed my mind the morning of surgery. Now no regrets!!

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