I know a couple of people that were very over weight and I saw them after maybe 8months and they looked so good , they had lost weight ...

NOW I am thinking to myself (I wonder if they had a band fitted) anyone else ever think that about someone ..??

I know I haven`t told anyone except my immeadiate family, first because I must admit I was/am ashamed that I can`t do it on my own and two ...Just in case I fail..

So it seems to me that there maybe others out there are keeping a secret too.. :w00t:

Just a penny for your thoughts....:smile2:

Have a Good weekend all..

I have wondered, too.Seems possible, doesn't it? Seems like folks are embarrassed to admit they have taken this step.

However, I DONT feel ashamed in my own case. I tell anyone who asks! Why not? It takes a lot of courage to do this, and it isn't easy either. This is no quick fix! It's a lifetime committment.D***ed sight harder than dieting.

My GP was so pleased with me- he asked my permission to tell some other of his patients about me, and asked if he could get them to contact me. I have no objection,- I think the more people know that sometimes we can NOT just diet the fat off, the better.They also need to know it isn't just a case of being greedy...or lazy, that we got that size.

The surgeon explained to me that thru years of dieting my internal set point for my metabolism had become screwed up, -this operation gives me a chance to re-set it.He says people who have never been fat should just shut their mouths- and I agree. Whatever any of us do to improve our health and well being, not to mention our confidence and self image, can only be good.

So, be proud of your deciscion, be proud of your acheivments! You did it, with some help from medical science, maybe, but YOU did it!:smile2: