Aew1970

I am so happy I came across your post this morning. I have an appt. set up for next Monday to go over the lap band and see if that is an option for me. I keep going back and forth, should I or shouldn't I. I also know someone (my cousin) who has had the lap band and lost weight but has gained it all back due to her not eating what she should. She told me not to have it done because it doesn't work but I know that she doesn't try. I think she was thinking it would be an easy fix for her. She drinks soda and shakes all the time. And I don't mean protein shakes! Other than her I don't know anyone who has had the surgery so I worry about it. I don't want to go through with it and not lose the weight. I did talk to my regular dr. yesterday and she felt strongly that I could do it. It really helped talking with her about it. I noticed on your profile that your starting weight is close to my weight right now. That gives me hope that I can do it as well. I am wondering what are your eating habits like now? Do you still feel hungry or are you satisfied with small meals? I guess that is a worry for me because I don't want to still feel hungry all the time. Also if I don't plan on telling everyone if I do have the surgery is this something that they will notice if I go out to eat with them. I mean will I even be able to eat a full meal? Say a Mcdonalds salad? Would you be able to eat half, all of it??