I just had my surgery last week, I was pretty much un-effected emotionally until the day of my surgery when I realized everything was gonna change. I've always been overweight and have always had to put up these walls to protect my feelings and dreams from being crushed, but now I feel like they could possibly be set free. It's weird and I just wanted to know if anyone else feels similar

Ever been held back from something because of your weight?

Think of this as a second chance?

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Yep I had the same thing. I have been banded about 7 mos and haven't been really emotionally affected much, but I have come to realize the things I covered up or compensated for because I was over weight and unhappy about it. For example-I was a huge purse-aholic. I bought a new Jessica Simpson bag probably every month. I also tanned like it was my job. I have noticed now that I've lost weight I haven't had the urge to run to Dillards and get a new purse, and haven't set foot in a tanning bed. I realized I was doing it to compensate for how unhappy I was with the way I looked & thought maybe tanning and a new bag would help. It didn't. You will find your own things you realized you did and it traces back to weight. Its different for sure with everyone but I think if nothing else you will realize how much happier you are going to become. You will have your days thats up and down but overall you should be very proud of yourself at the end of the day, this is a big step and a very honorable thing to do for youself. Take care..and good luck to you :sad: