Well today has been one of those days. Today makes a week I have been banded and I am so emotional. I keep wondering if I have made the right choice. I do not know why but I worry a lot about what others think and a lot of people have the mentality that this is the easy way out. I guess I just worry about people talking about me. I dont care what anyone says this is not an easy road to travel. I hope this emotional roller coaster gets better with time.

It's totally normal to go through this! Your body has just been through a traumatic experience. At about 2 weeks out for me I cried at everything! I also doubted whether or not I had made the right choice! Just got over emotional about the silliest things. But it only lasted for a couple of weeks then it was over and I was back to normal emotionally. Your band is definately worth going through this short emotional experience. You are right, It's not the easiest thing at times, but like I keep saying, "It's well worth the effort and experiences!" People WILL be talking about you...how wonderful, healthy and happy you look! The positive changes you will encounter because of it will be more worth it than you can imagine at this point!!! Good luck with everything! Try to stay positive!!!:tt1: Getting banded was the best thing I've ever done for myself!!!!!

Edited July 2, 201016 yr by LaDawnS

Yeah, hang in there. It gets better once you start seeing results. Then the compliments won't be far behind...It is anything but easy though; no lifestyle change is ever easy. It is very much worth it though. My blood fats have all gone down to normal. Pretty cool.

You'll quickly see that this definitely isn't the easy way out and when people elude to that you'll be able to educate them... :thumbup:

Brad