Ok now I am freaking myself out--maybe it is because I finally get to officially say bye-bye to Jenny Craig--three years and no real weight loss, just lose/gain/gain more/lose a bit....Now they want to know what I am doing to have lost 25 and kept it off--told them South Beach, they still keep pestering me to come in...

Anyway, what if I get banded and I still do not lose weight? What if I eat these tiny portions and nothing happens, or worse, what if I get it done and still gain weight? I mean could this happen if I follow it to the letter? I have been following South Beach--dr. recomended--and except for a holiday deviation (damn me for succumbing to the cookies) I have been on a nice downward move, so I know I can follow what I am told. I am just worried, I guess....

Gosh this was my first post way back in January. I can say to all of you, thanks for easing my worries! My wonderful tool is working like it should be, still needs a bit of tweeking, but I am losing steadily about a pound or two per week. Closer to the pound, but so long as it goes away I dont' care!

It has been work, but oh so much easier since I am not feeling hungry. I do battle the head hunger, but I win out about 98% of the time!

Today is a birthday party for my youngest DD. I had a fill on Wednesday so I am still on liquids and maybe mushies if I can tolerate them today. The best part--I don't even care about the food. I am not hungry and the old stuff I used to eat really no longer appeals to me.

Next challenge Disney World...My guess is with all that walking I'll be fine, and since my tastes have changed I am not worried about eating things that are over the top in calories!

I totally agree with ausamerican33 - what a great thread. All the research I have done has not touched his much on the psychological end of things. I am excited and confident on my decision to get the band (July 8th) but a small part of me can't imagine me finally being successfull and reaching my goal weight. It feels like some sort of dream that could never come true. Reading everyones success stories I'm so excited to have some hope that with this tool I can do it. In the past I have shown that I can exercise hard, I actually enjoy it, but as soon as I slacked off at all the weight would jump right back on me :frown: and I would get discouraged and fall back into bad habits. But soon with the band helping that won't happen and there might actually be hope I can make it to my goal - or even close would be just fine. I'm so excited to have real hope for the first time in many many years!!!! My youngest is 13 and I have been trying to lose the weight since then.

Hey Patsal,

Congrats on your wonderful loss.

I too had that nagging feeling that I would be the one person that did everything just like they told me to and still be a big failure. Instead, I got banded April 7 and have lost 49 pounds total. I am thrilled.

No it is not always easy, but it is working and worth it.

Gosh this was my first post way back in January. I can say to all of you, thanks for easing my worries! My wonderful tool is working like it should be, still needs a bit of tweeking, but I am losing steadily about a pound or two per week. Closer to the pound, but so long as it goes away I dont' care!

It has been work, but oh so much easier since I am not feeling hungry. I do battle the head hunger, but I win out about 98% of the time!

Today is a birthday party for my youngest DD. I had a fill on Wednesday so I am still on liquids and maybe mushies if I can tolerate them today. The best part--I don't even care about the food. I am not hungry and the old stuff I used to eat really no longer appeals to me.

Next challenge Disney World...My guess is with all that walking I'll be fine, and since my tastes have changed I am not worried about eating things that are over the top in calories!

I think this is FANTASTIC on so many levels!!!! Just 5 months ago you were worried about not being able to lose with the band....look at you now!!! Inspiration!

I'm so happy I found this post:) And I think its awesome that your doctor let you talk to both of those women. And congrats on your success:) I hope I am in your place soon