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Good job so far!! I'm sure we all get the negative thoughts that pop in....yuck I hate those. Have you been keep a log of your success through pictures? Sometimes we look in the mirror and see the "old" us and not what we have become. You have alot to be proud of....you've done the HARD part....choosing to have the surgery in the first place is the biggest step. Take it easy on yourself. Sometimes when I start to get hard on myself, I ask myself "if this were a friend going through this, what would I tell her?" Keep thinking positive thoughts and soon the negative ones will be a distant memory. You go girl!!

I really hear you Jessica. I was in the hospital this spring and it took having to get a special "bariatric" commode to use that finally pushed me to look into getting the surgery. I'm one month out and have lost a total of 36 pounds from the time I first saw the doctor 7/28/08 to now 11/08. I have been overweight/obese for a long time----maybe since about age 10? Wow...that's 40 years for me. I had missed so much in my life during those periods of time not so much because I was fat but because I thought since because I was fat I was of use for anyone/or anything in this world. When I started to believe in myself at the weight I was at (even though it was WAY TOO MUCH), only then was I able to think about changing. Hang on to at least one thing about yourself that you like...such as your eyes, or whatever. You will soon be on the other end of your lapband journey helping others who are just beginning. Hang in there! Your "sister" in lapband support....Jodi

Thanks for the motivation! You've done an awesome job. Keep up the good work!!

Awesome job! You are a true inspiration to those of us just starting out!!

Weigh to go Jacole! You are a beautiful lady even though you're still on your way to goal. Your eyes just sparkle! Keep up the good work!!!!

Thanks for sharing with us. Awesome job!!

Congrats on your bandversary! You look fabulous---it's a "New You"

Awesome! You are an inspiration to those of us just starting out.

Sorry...it's me again...I meant to ask how a person would put the little weight loss ticker at the bottom of your posts....can anyone help me? Thanks!!

I'm glad that there is something here for Christian bandsters. I know we are to consider our bodies "Temples" so I'm assuming that means taking care of that body. Glad to be here. Look forward to meeting more of you here online. Jodi

I hear ya...I was banded on the 23rd of this month. As I write this to you...I am starving. I know about head hunger and real hunger....but when I'm dizzy and weak I think it's time for protein. Good luck to you...enjoy the pureed food. I too recently purchased the bullet blender....it's a winner!

Hi...I'm fairly new to the site...I haven't been banded yet...hopefully in October. I think everybody's experience with the psych has been different it seems. As far as mine goes, it was one of those blacken in the oval space type of tests. I thought most of the questions were kind of silly but I guess they can determine alot about you by them. One of the questions I can remember is Do you like to sing? Now I wonder what that would tell them? After the test was finished, I came back to talk to a psychologist and talked over the results. I think they want to determine if you're mentally stable enough to know how to handle the surgery. Good luck to you!

How are things going for you now?

Hang in there....and remember as one of my weight watcher instructors once said....nothing tastes as good as being thin feels. You CAN do it!!

Good luck to those of you whose surgerys are tomorrow, August 5th! I'm in the process of jumping through all the hoops required. I hope to be banded by October some time.

I'm going on 50 this September....I won't get to my goal weight by then or probably won't even be started with the surgery. I'm also looking forward to being stronger and healthier. I want to be able to not run away when I see my reflection in a mirror or a picture. Good luck to you on your adventure. Let's chat some time. Do you chat on Yahoo? Jodi

Sorry about the pcp....I guess I need my eyes checked in addition to the lap band....lol

Oh and also, I would try not to think of it as a "diet". From what I hear here, this will be your new way of life.

Well Angela, I think you need to think of the long term effects that type 2 diabetes can have on you. Sooner or later you'll probably have more and more medical problems. From what I've heard on this site, the success rates of this surgery sure beats continuing with diabetes. Many that I've read actually get off insulin after taking off some or all of their excess weight. I've started the process....I've done the hardest part .... making that first call for initial doctor appointment. Good luck with your decision. It sounds like your dad would be supportive of you in this, so I say Go For It!!

P.S. Thank you for being an Army wife.....(thanks to hubby too for all he does)

Haven't had the exact same situation, but I know my husband loves me as I am. Not necessarily that I'm fat, but just as I am if that makes any sense. I've heard many guys are worried that their wives may start to look for attractive to other guys. But you know what? I think he'll love you healthy too and he'll have you longer.

Welcome! I haven't been banded yet, but at least the process has been started. From what I've seen here, people are very helpful and understanding. Good luck to you!

I'm not banded yet....but good luck to you on that....sounds bothersome.