B.R.D.

Hang in there. Calling your Doc was the smartest thing you could have done. I have only just begun as I was Banded on Monday, so I very little to offer except my support to you.I too an anxious as to where I am, but I choose this and I am hoping for good results. i hope you get your answers and assistance from some other bandsters.BRD

To me my weight issue is comparable to being an alcoholic except it's food. We have to find a way to have some control over what and when we stick something in the hole in our face. I lack control over how much of something I eat. I'm hoping that the band will force me to have more self control thus allowing me to bring down my weight. I wish you the best and yes you can achieve your goal! Be tuffanf remeber why you choose this option. i to need support as I have just begun this journey and I as new to this as a newborn baby.

Not doing to bad. Feeling ok biggest complaint would be the pain in my stomach area. I feel like I did 101 situps. Other then that I feel good. Having a cup tea as I write. Taking tylenol with codine. Fell ok some anxiety about not being able to eat food but working to get pas that. Hope everyone else is doing well. BRD

Matt great job. I have been reading your blog and your doing a great. I'll be talking to you soon. I'm getting banded today. As with you I hit the magic 350 mark that made me say it's time to do something. Going from a Mom that always had us clean our plates to this new life style will be a challenge but it is one that I must take. Catch up with you later. B.R.D.

Good Luck!! I know you will be fine. I go in @ 12:45 today. OMG. Nervous but they will give me some meds that will relax me. Looking forwrd to talking with you and a few others as we start our journey. Be well and take care! BRD

Nice Blog Mary! You too provide strength to others. Your words are true and encouraging!! Thanks again, Igetting banded today. All day yesterday and even this morning I question my ability to make this change. But as like you I rely on other people experiences to guide me and give me a sense of direction. Thanks and best of luck to you. BRD

Going under the knife @ 12:45 today. Nervous but I realize that I must do this to get my weight under control. My knees and ankles remind me every day. I gather strength from all of you that share your ups and downs with your blogs. I am glad that some of you have had the same reservations as I, but after surgery have decided that this is the right decision. Well keep the faith everyone and I hope to blog with you soon. B.R.D.

Keep the faith you'll be fine. Small steps. I get banded next week so we can chat if you like and support each other. Be well and have a happy holiday.

http://Great Blog looking forward to reading more. Your journey and blog as well as others are informative and helpful. Thanks and best of luck. BRD

Keep the faith.

You Are funny and best of luck to you. I start my pre op diet tomorrow. Ahhhhhhhhhh I know how you feel and I'm not started yet.

Thanks for the support going in two weeks to get banded. Nervous but looking at the end of the rainbow for the payoff. i can tell that this will be a difficult journey but it is one that is time for me to take. Thanks again

Hi, I'm Scheduled for the 28th So we will be on this journey together. I will support you if you need it and I'm sure you will do the same. I'm nervous but I know that I have to do this. This is a huge lifestyle change, but it is one that I must take. Im at 350 lbs and need to drop 110. I have just gotten heaver and heaver over the years. So with that said I am making this decesion to move on and finish the rest of my life as a vastly smaller, healther person. I have some clothes from several years ago that I'm going to hang up as a goal to help motivate me to the day I can wear them again. I've put on nearly 60lbs in the last 5 years. I'm happy for you that your so enthused to start your journey. Best of luck. BRD

I read every word. Like everything you had to say. Going to your blog next. I hope that once I'm banded I can one day have the same attitude as you. Great job!!