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Neenco, I so understand. I love food just like everyone else. I don't eat tons but it is my poor choices. I give in to the fast foods rest. etc. I have about 80 to 100 extra pounds and it sucks. I am sick of feeling like I look awful everywhere I go.

thanks, wow 4 months. I know its easy to gain back and thats why I have to do the band so I don't.

For those who have had the band. Do you feel the band at all. Are you always aware that it is inside you?

Hi Debbie, I am new too. I found this site by accident. I am having my surgery in Feb. and I am still hoping that it is the right decision. I read someone diary that put a scare into me but after finding this site I have been feeling better about it. I think sometimes that I can try dieting again and make it work but ya know I've been doing that for years and getting bigger. I really feel I need this tool to help me lose and keep it off. Nancy

Good Luck and we will be pulling for you.

Feb. 11th is my birthday so I will be thinking of you on that day. Let me know how you did because I will be having my surgery on my Dads birthday who is no longer with us. Good Luck and thanks for your reply.

Hi All, I am a new member and am scheduled for surgery on Feb. 27th. My doctor wants me on Medifast for 5 weeks before. I hope he incorporates some food in there. I'm worried about getting through that. I too have two sons who are in their twenties and I have not told them about this. I am sure they will feel I should just diet and excercise which trying for many years has not worked. I gained a lot over the past 10 years and just feel that I need help and the lapband I hope is my answer. My husband knows and is supportive but still wishes I would do it by walking and watching what I eat. I wish it was that easy! My son gets married in 2009 and it would mean the world to me to look good at that wedding. I have had many goals before (cruises etc.) that never worked but this is very important to me and so is looking my best. I haven't told anyone but my husband and I really don't want to, at least until I see it working for me. I will need the support of the groups and this forum. I am hoping that when I am successful (which I plan to be) that I can share this with some friends that could use the help also. I do get nervous when I read the not -so- good stories but I read more good stories that bad. I have a relative that had the by-pass surgery and is so glad she did. She had health reasons and is now doing good. She only wishes she did it years ago. Thanks for listening and I hope to stay in touch. If I can be of help, please just ask. :nervous