kjakaty

Anyone know of a support group in the temple area? Just starting my banding journey and hope to be banded in September. Would also like to find a workout buddy.

I have just scheduled my consult and starting the whole lap band process. I was just wondering if anyone has used true results in Austin tx and what your thoughts are? It's looking like I have financing in place and I'm getting excited. I have 70 lbs to lose, any advice is welcome:)

I don't know about s&w either. All I have found are over eaters anonymous in temple and belton. How was your experience with true results in Austin? Are you happy with the band so far?

I go in for my consult in August and it looks like things will move pretty fast from there. I'm starting to doubt things and wonder if I should do this at all! I have 70 lbs to lose. I'm 28 and have been 220+ lbs since I was 20 and have struggled with weight my whole life. After 3 kids and numerous failed diets and gym memberships I've started seriously considering wls. Up until the last few days I've been sure of it. Now I'm wondering if I want to deal with the side effects of having a band. My husband would like me to lose some weight but doesn't understand why I can't just do it on my own. It's so frustrating that I can't. I'm scared to lose the ability to binge or rely on food for comfort. I love to cook and show my love for others with food. I know I want to be healthier and look better but I'm not sure if I can achieve it even w a band! Has anyone else struggled w these thoughts on wls?? Just feeling down, depressed, and somewhat of a failure and needed to vent some of it out before I throw in the towel on the band all together.

It's so good to hear and see everyone's success! Thank you for taking the time to reply. I'm continuing with my process of getting the band and am continuing to research. I know that it will require a life change that I am ready for and scared of at the same time. It feels kind if like trying to find excuses to stay in a bad relationship. Lol. I know I would rather deal with a little skin and some tummy aches over dealing with lugging around all the baggage I'm carrying around. It's just hard to deal with my mental food issues but I will have to face them sooner or later.

Thank you for your response! I also lost a lot of weight before(85lbs) and yet here I am again. That's also why I feel so frustrated with myself. I worked so hard before and still ended up in the same boat. I push myself and can do a 5k but I just don't stick with anything and make it part of a routine. That's my main reason in considering a band to have the daily reminder and a tool to curb the eating. My main concerns are scarring, gurgling, and excess skin. I'm def doing research and soul searching. I have 3 kids that I don't want to be embarrassed of me or even worse lose me because I may start to have health related issues as I get older and heavier. I guess I'm just at a crossroads of should I try it on my own again or go ahead and get a band. I know I'm the only one that can decide that, but it helps to hear from others.

Hopefully in September. I go for my consult in August and will set my date then. I'm getting it done at true results in Austin. How has your experience been so far?

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So nothing in Waco either? All I have found is over eaters anonymous and I've actually thought about going cause it's in temple. When do u get your band?

Another question, how long did it take from consult to surgery? I already have the financing figured out.

I feel comfortable with them. I would love to try a support group but I have little ones and live an hour from Austin:(

Thanks! They seem really nice so far. How was your follow up care and has the band worked out for you?