blue71969

I just began exercising. I finally feel like I might not die if I do. Plus my daughter is making me... ha ha... she really is trying to help.

i can tell you, you will loose weight. i had my band done on aug 30. i have lost 33lbs, does not sound like a lot, but i have not been eating the best that i could, too much time at home to think about what can go down! it works, it really does. i am doing well, i feel so much better and know that i am going to get down and losing it slower is much better anyway. keep going, keep positive and remember it is for YOU no one else. I watched my mom, and aunt (mom's twin) die of complications from diabetes due to uncontrolled obesity, i don't want that for my kids.... or me. keep positive, it is difficult, it isn't worth it if it isn't difficult. just remember to keep talking to people about it, even if they are not giving you the thumbs up, just remember you can go back to them after you have shed the lbs and stick your tongue at them to show them it and you are worth it.

Anyone know about support groups in the Glendale/Peoria AZ area? I was just banded and would love to meet others going through the same stuff.......

New here too. I just got banded 1 week ago, feeling good. I am eating and so far no complications... I just cannot wait to get the staples out, they are so irritating! I hope this web site is busier than some of the others I have visited. Look forward to visiting with everyone.

Do not ever be embarrassed about yourself. You made the step to improve yourself and no one should stop you. If someone does not like the way you look, then they can just go somewhere else! I have been heavy for a very long time, and I have finally gotten to the point that no one else matters but your true friends and family, they will love you no matter what. Everyone else can go jump off a cliff!