Being banded, losing weight. What has this done to your relationships with your friends and family? What about your significant others? How has it changed your relationship with yourself?

I've stopped weighing myself, and I used to say either in my head or out loud I'm fat. I still might say it but it passes, it used to be followed by a trip to the fridge for comfort eating. I might say it and move on , I have to remind myself that I'm working on it but the negative feelings pass. I used to obsess about it and feel hopeless, that is a big difference. I have to look at my real issues and not hide behind weight so much.

As for my husband he is the same as he ever was, I was heavy in highschool and when we married so no big deal there. My mom is constantly telling me how great I look but I only see small changes. She and I and my entire family have weight issues.

The only thing that buggs me a little is the way I want to make even healthy-er choices but I can't change the world around me ie.. people I dine with, and also to be honest I still have bad days when I just need a candy bar. But I'm working on it and it will pass I don't have to binge, in fact it's impossible to truly binge like I used to.

Phantamagoria, I couldn't just read your post and not comment. Your situation breaks my heart, and I pray that your boyfriend will see the pain that his lack of support is causing you. I pray that he "sees the light" before he destroys your relationship, and I pray that your will be able to find strength to do what is best for YOU, whatever that may be.