I will be banded on July 30th. I feel hesitant, but I'm going for it, remembering my initial reasons for wanting to do this. A little about me...I am a 53 year old school teacher in Texas. I have been overweight/concerned about weight most of my life. I have been semi-successful two times losing weight on my own, but I never reached the goal. I really hope this surgery will help me stay on track to finally reach a healthy goal weight - one in which I feel satisfied and confident about the way I look and feel.

I remember feeling that way. I was banded on June 1st. Not that long ago. I can not tell you how much better I feel now. It's only been 6 weeks, but the difference is incredible. I have knees and ankles and bones where I don't remember having bones, like my wrists. With the pre op and the lapband, I am down 50 pounds. Without the band, I know I would be eating my way back to 311 pounds by now. Believe me, if you're a yo yo dieter, you've made the right decision. You won't think so until about a week after surgery. But you did.

Good luck on your journey!

Carol

Thanks, Carol. That encouragement is what I needed.

Your story sounds similar to mine. I'm 51, lost weight twice in my life and gained it back. I decided when I turned 50 that I'd like to live a long healthy life. I've been banded since March. I really didn't have any doubts until after the surgery, and I hear that time is a roller coaster of emotions for most people so guess that is normal. However, four months out and 40 pounds down I can honestly say that it is probably the best decision I've ever made regarding my health.

Sharon

PS Carol, way to go! You're doing so great!!

I've been reading and yes, it seems like a roller coaster of emotions afterwards. Even now, I feel like I understood during my meetings, but I'm now confused about what to eat/what to buy...blah,blah. It seems like everything is bad in some way??? I have kind of been thinking it's like a crazy craving afterwards; like the new vampires in the Eclipse movie. I know I'll get through it, though. This site will surely help!

How do you get the ticker thingys?

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Hi everyone ,

sure is nice hearing words of encouragement I am waiting for approval now from the insurance company hope I don"t have to wait to long it"s killing me wondering if I did the right move I just want to get it over with and move on with my new Heather life.I am 60 years old and want to grow old Heathly or at least the healthiest I can.Oh and good luck with the ticker I can't get it on here I have tried I give up go to tickerfactory.com