mominoc

Hi, new here. Getting band soon. Glad this support is here! Mom of two young kids in OC and must lose wt to keep up with them. Older late bloomer Mom, so its important I get wt off. Took a long time for me to admit I needed more tools, such as the band and that I can't do it myself. OA too, but still need more tools. I'm excited that I will finally have the help I have needed for so long (Band) and know that along with online support, face to face support groups, I will be successful. I think the decision for surgery is huge and it takes a lot of strength to have it. The Band doesn't go around your brain, so we all need support. Thanks so much.

Agree with this. My own experience with OA has been that its good support, but the members do tend to judge. Sorry if others don't agree, but my experience. I will tell a sponsor only. Losing weight, being happy, maintaing weight loss is my goal. 12 steps are great, but due to the judging, I will only tell a sponsor.