Desi999

May God be with you and your family

Take care

Desiree

So terrible sorry for your loss, but what a blessing for a new life.Gods ritchest Blessing to you and your family.

How are you doing otherwise?

Take care

Desiree

Hi, you really make a lot of sence........ I think most people do just that. I have not been banded yet, but have a date 10th Febuary,also not sure if I am doing the right thing, but also tired of battling with diets that dont help.

Anyway thanks for your encouragement , you have made it so can I.

Hang in there! It's always going to be something...a holiday, a birthday, anniversary, etc....and part of being banding is learning how your own body is going to react under all circumstances. It was so easy for me to put on weight - when I was happy, I ate - when I was unhappy, I ate - when I was stress-free, I ate, when I was stressed to my limits, I ate....mad, sad,ecstatic, you name the emotion, I celebrated it with food. However, I am now a better person for learning how to NOT use food as my crutch, my comfort, my weapon of choice. I made the choice to be healthier ....and no, it's not always fun to sit around a Thanksgiving table heavy with food at watch other people eat. I do, however, like to get up from that table and feel so good about myself. I like not having to unbutton my pants to accomodate my swollen stomach. I like having the energy to take a post-dinner walk with my family. I like making memories that do not revolve around food.

Hang in there - this is a beginning of a whole new you! Healthier, smaller, more confident....I wish you a wonderful holiday season!