questions09

Love your blog! I can totally relate. I am hoping for surgery in Sept. I too have the daydreams of what it would be like to be 100 lbs. lighter, taking the stairs and it not hurting, and eating to live! Here's to life altering changes that we deserve and that we can make!!!! keep in touch.

AWESOME!!!!! you look terrific. way to go!!!!

so glad to hear that you are home and doing better!!! Wow...what a journey this has been. Hopefully now you can move on forward. take care!!!!!

oh...I am so, so sorry!!! that is definitely stressful on so many levels. Here is a big hug!!! take care

that is so true....it is definitely one of the things I fear and welcome at the same time once I have the surgery. I don't think i have ever really truly looked at what it is that makes me eat/gain weight.....although i have a few ideas. It will be an interesting yet difficult journey. I am looking forward to keeping a blog of the journey and being able to communicate with those that are going through the same things. Let's definitely keep in touch.... Friends in this journey are a great benefit adn help. talk with you soon!!!!

I hear you! I think this particular blog was a good way to open up!! I think you are on the right track because you are truly thinking through all of this and growing from the experience. Please know that though all of us may be miles and miles away....we/I am here for you. You need to talk you just message me anytime!!!!!! Keep up the good work- take it day by day. 40 pounds is awesome. YOU are important and doing great!!!! much love and positivity being sent your way!!!!!!!!!

hey there- I haven't had the band yet, but I am so sorry to hear of all your troubles. I live in the Dallas area- the surgeon I will be going to takes on patients that have had bands from other areas and whose docs don't help them (I believe.). maybe check it out and/or call their offic.....Nick Nicholson- at Nicholson Clinic in Plano. I don't know if they can help but it might be worth a shot. I will keep you in my prayers!!!!!

Please hang in there- those quiet times are the hardest. Loneliness is so difficult...I struggle with that too. Please know you aren't truly alone in any of this- if you are praying then you must have a faith- go to that, believe in that, trust in that.... You have this forum to go to...you do have your friends and supporters. Just take it one day at a time- slow and steady wins the race. (I know those things may sound trite or cliche....but it is so true right now). May God bless you and continue to watch over you. You can message me anytime. (I haven't had the band yet- hoping to in Sept. - but i struggle with what you are talking about right now and it is one of my fears after the band too.)- take care

You just keep on keepin on!!! New day tomorrow- I will be thinking of you and hoping it is better. take care

Hang in there!!! Just keep on keeping on....and it will all start to work. I will keep you in my thoughts.

....Psych eval done!!! Now all that is left is 2 1/2 more months of supervised diet, then a visit with the surgeon and then hopefully a date for surgery will be set. Yippee! one day at a time.:confused:

you know....I have only lost about 2#.....the nutritionist wanted me to focus only on chewing my food slowly and not drinking while eating. She told me not to worry about any other goals for now. So, we will see what she says when I go back the first part of July. I think we will proably set some "food cut back goals". Good luck to you too!!!! It's a good journey, and like I said - one day at a time. thanks for the support. : )

....Psych eval done!!! Now all that is left is 2 1/2 more months of supervised diet, then a visit with the surgeon and then hopefully a date for surgery will be set. Yippee! one day at a time.

Im proud of you too!!!! You went through a difficult time and that can get anyone off the track of life. You just go in there and start again!!! you can do it. keep us posted.

WOOHOO!!!! yea!!! take care...let us know how it all goes.

.....Today Posted Today at 10:07 AM by questions09 Tags Let me start by saying I love this site. So many inspirational, motivating stories, nice people and a place to share/say anything. Well, I haven't had the band yet- I am desperately hoping for Sept. or Oct.- but I am freaking out this weekend. I am working on my goals my nutritionist and I set up for the month of June and I am doing well with the no soda thing.....but the chewing/waiting one minute between bites...not doing so well. I also question myself (I have read other posts of people who have felt this way too.) and my ability to "get it done" this time. I have spent most of my adult life battling my weight, trying, succeeding and then ultimately gaining weight back on every possible diet. Im scared, but so ready for a change. Ugh...Im just really complaining today!! :tongue_smilie: Good luck to everyone and thanks for the forum for support

Thank you soooo much!!! That really helped me put it into perspective. I know that I truly want this as a life change and am ready for it. I am so goal oriented that I think I let that get me down verses looking at the bigger picture and that when I get banded.....if I eat fast there with be definite consequences! I have read many of your posts and you always have great advice and words of wisdom. It is truly appreciated!!!!!! Im going to just move onward, upward and towards that goal of getting the band, and press on from there. Thanks again for everyone's encouraging words and support.:bored:

Yippee!!!!!! Hang in there- you can do this. I will be thinking about you and hoping all goes well. Keep us posted. We will all really do this this time!!!!!!!

I haven't had the surgery yet but I am hoping that it will be in Sept. or Oct. I am having a day of wondering today myself. However, I truly believe that it is the best decision that i can make for myself and my health. Keep up the positive thinking!!! Also take the encouragement of all of those on here....pre band and post band.....truly a great group of people to provide information, support and encouragement. Keep in touch!!! good luck

Let me start by saying I love this site. So many inspirational, motivating stories, nice people and a place to share/say anything. Well, I haven't had the band yet- I am desperately hoping for Sept. or Oct.- but I am freaking out this weekend. I am working on my goals my nutritionist and I set up for the month of June and I am doing well with the no soda thing.....but the chewing/waiting one minute between bites...not doing so well. I also question myself (I have read other posts of people who have felt this way too.) and my ability to "get it done" this time. I have spent most of my adult life battling my weight, trying, succeeding and then ultimately gaining weight back on every possible diet. Im scared, but so ready for a change. Ugh...Im just really complaining today!! :thumbup: Good luck to everyone and thanks for the forum for support!

Let me start by saying I love this site. So many inspirational, motivating stories, nice people and a place to share/say anything. Well, I haven't had the band yet- I am desperately hoping for Sept. or Oct.- but I am freaking out this weekend. I am working on my goals my nutritionist and I set up for the month of June and I am doing well with the no soda thing.....but the chewing/waiting one minute between bites...not doing so well. I also question myself (I have read other posts of people who have felt this way too.) and my ability to "get it done" this time. I have spent most of my adult life battling my weight, trying, succeeding and then ultimately gaining weight back on every possible diet. Im scared, but so ready for a change. Ugh...Im just really complaining today!! Good luck to everyone and thanks for the forum for support!