D.C.girl

Hi All! Well I was just banded two days ago and I feel like crap...but slowly starting to feel better. Luckily, there were no complications. I can't wait to get down to the business of losing weight. I have about 100 lbs to lose to get to my goal. Best wishes to all on this journey.

Hey Guys! Thanks for the support and letting me know that I'm not alone in my fears and concerns about this upcoming surgery. I'm sure we will all do well, I just hope that I don't lose a lot of hair (it's already thin) or have obvious scarring. I know these are probably vain concerns, but concerns nonetheless. I haven't told anyone in my family about my 8/25 surgery, They are not supportive, and would just brand me a failure for taking "the easy way out". The stress and lack of support from an emotionally abusive family is one of the things that sent me on a course of emotional eating for most of my life. Anyhoo, enough about that. I guess I am lucky that there is no diet to follow other than not eating after midnight leading up to my surgery. It's strange that some folks have 3-4 week periods of pre-surgery "dieting", and some of us have none. Best wishes to all!

Hello Everyone! I am new to this thread. My surgery date is 8/25. I am so excited and nervous all at the same time. I know that I am doing something that will help me to lead a better quality of life, but I still have some apprehensions. Best of luck to everyone on their journey. Jamie:smile: