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"Only a tool" scared me too, but the replies here have been reassuring. Thanks!

Thank you so much for this. I have been seeking the silver "magic" bullet for weight loss since adolescence. I am now 55 years old and the physical limitations are kicking in big time. Being on a strict budget for years, and being co-dependant (in my case taking care of others needs and letting myself fall to pieces) I didn't research gastric surgery knowing self-pay was out of my realm. Recently I was bequeathed a small inheritance and I now consider this little nest egg my "life savings." I want to be sure that this is it, that the lapband is the answer to my prayers. I would feel horrible spending all of this money (on myself!) and failing yet again. I have been poring through this forum, reading success stories as well as disappointments written by people who expected more. I don't want to be one of those people, so it is good for me to know going in what to realistically expect. I have been to the seminar and have an appointment later this month for consultations and physical(s).

For the same reason I put off having a pap smear for years. I am proud to say that I finally made that appointment and saw it through. Best of luck monkeymama! I wish I was as close to my surgery date as you are. :thumbup:

My family and friends know I plan on getting banded. I am not sure if I will volunteer the info to others, though I imagine it will be common knowledge via the grapevine whether I like it or not. My only qualms about too many people knowing is a direct result of self-esteem issues related to being a heavyweight for so many years. I guess I shouldn't care that there are some who will think of me as an out-of-control glutton who's only hope of some self-control is this surgery, should I?