Happy Camper

Thank you all for sharing. I am really hearing, the work needs to come from me. And i am willing - but, if I am willing why can't I do it without the band? Especially if the band may not work? I am at the point where I am questioning everything - WHY. My daughter had it done but, she was 23 and certainly did not have the many, many years i have struggled with my weight, in almost a year she has lost 75 lbs. She no longer takes blood pressure medicine etc. i do not want this morbid obesity to kill me and to look at me, with my height I can hide a lot of weight (Peprmentpati, I think you know what I mean). i have a loving husband willing to help me in anyway, i never thought i would get to this point. But, i can't find another way to get off the diet ride. I want to lose the weight, learn what I can eat to stay healthy for me and not gain. Atkins is more Protein if eating less sugar and more protein is it, why hasnt that worked for me? I get tired of simply being hungry and saying the heck with it. Honestly, knowing something is inside of me does bother me - but, if that is what it takes, God help me I need to do it. I look for all stories, I know there is a chance it will not work - then what? Will I sit back and ask, what have I gotten myself into? Do you think it works for more people than not? I feel like i am more ready to move forward that not, but - also feel I need more questions answered. Time is running out for me, my job may end and insurnace is needed so I sit here at 3am, with my lower back still out, asking folks to share with me, to help me understand their stories so I can have that Ah-ha moment and KNOW I am doing the right thing. You all take care - and thank you for sharing again. sandyd

Hello, I am not banded..yet. I have my letter from PCP and application completed. After looking at the letter from my PCP, she states in 1987 I weighed 178 (i am female and 5'11" and 45 years old). Through the years have struggled, back pain, knees, feet etc. The letter was dated last week and my weight isnow 300. I have gone through all the options, WW/Jenny/Atkins/weight doctor pills/ on and on. After all of these years of dieting, outside of the surgery nerves - my biggest concern is....hunger. I am so tired of being hungry. I am willing to work hard, I just need to know - please tell me after the band is added to your body, your hunger deminishes. I do not want to be light headed from not eating enough - no more. I know there are almost 600 pages of posts here, I have spent many hours looking - would so appreciate hearing from you, those who have real experience. My blood sugar is near diabetic level, plantar flatiatious, and just this week spent 8 hours between ER and drive home as my low back went out to hear the nurse say "well you know the weight is not helping".... PLEASE, share honestly how the hunger has gone for you. Thanks so much.

I am looking to hear from folks who have been banded. I hate to bring up anything less than success but, it happens. I really want to learn the pros and cons of it all. My daughter had the surgery almost a year ago, has lost 70 lbs and is doing great. For me, the biggest challenge is I live 10 hours from the hospital and doctor - I am quite nervous about that in the event I need help. If anyone has gone to UCSF and can share experience that would be great to hear. Thank you!