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I just got banded yesterday, so I am VERY familiar with those thoughts/feelings you're having! I think, really, for me, the final thing that pushed me to go for it was the thought of being liberated from the diet treadmill: working SO D*MN hard to lose the weight, then seeing it all come back on..effortlessly. I know this is a huge change, but think how nice it will feel NOT to be doing that diet treadmill!

Best wishes to you.

Nancy

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Hey everyone, Just want to thank everyone for their heartfelt responses... just what I needed a little kick in my big (soon to be small) butt! I need to keep the prize in front of me... I wish i could comment of each one that took the time to leave me a comment, (shhhh but I'm at work!). but you really helped me. Thanks! I will let you all know when I have "the date." lol It feels as important as a wedding date... but at least I know the band is forever! LOL.. now THAT's funny!!!!! :(

Keep smiling! Tracy

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I also had to do many things before I had my surgery. Go to 6 months of classes, group meetings & ect. I think the whole time I was doing that I never really thought it would happen, because I was turned down a few years before. I remember when they told me my surgery would be 3/4/09 and I was scared and unsure if I really wanted to do this. The night before my surgery I cried all night thinking maybe I should change my mind. I will tell you this is one of the best things I ever did for myself. It is not easy and takes lots of work, but I feel great. Everyone has second thoughts and no one knows what will happen in the future but you will succeed if you work hard and follow the rules I wish you the best of luck and hope you decide to get a band, I don't think you will be sorry.

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