gettin skinny

The reason I was asking is that I have done the popular 6 week body makeover and had success at losing fast, but couldn't keep my old habits from creeping back.

Getting banded 4/13/7 I have heard that 6 smaller meals that total to the volume of 3 meals is better for burning calories because it keeps the metabolism going. I don't know if this applies to banders. Any thought or experience on this??

Thanks everyone for your imput.

I will be banded April 13. I have read where some people lose 25 pounds in 4 or 5 months, others lost 80 in 6 or 7 months. Personaly I have 100 - 120 pounds to lose. Can some of you share your success and or disappointments?

Thanks everyone for sharing. I plan on keeping it to myself at least for a while. However I do feel guilty about not telling my mom. She would freak out and worry.

Things like slippage scare me for a couple reasons. My insurance doesn't cover any of it. I have to pay out of pocket for the whole thing. Complications could bankrupt me.

I feel for me keeping quiet for now is the way to go. It isn't that I am ashamed, I just don't care to be under surveilance constantly or hearing people saying "oh my gosh, I can't believe you did that".

socialgal, what caused your slippage and did you know?

Honestly, how does everyone feel about their decision? Do you have regrets?

I am having surgery 4/13/7. I haven't told anyone but my husband and adult kids. Is keeping this under wraps possible? I don't want to be under a microscope with people judging me or giving me advice on something they know nothing about. Or even worse telling me horror stories of someone they know that died or is sick from weight loss surgery. For me it is a personal thing. Is this OK?

Thank you. It helps me feel a little better. I am afraid I will have that "what the hell have I done" feeling. But looking back I have done nothing but yo yo diet. Seems I am always on a diet but weigh 250.

I will be banded 4/13/07 by Dr. Mobley at the Cincinnati Weitht loss center. I am scared to death!!:nervous

I will be banded Friday the 13th (just now dawned on me that is bad luck day. HA) I am very nervous. How do you feel right afterward? I mean besides the soreness.