Hey guys! I just needed to vent! There is a doctor that comes into work and basically said I took the easy way out with having this surgery done! :crying: That really upset me! I have lost 40 pounds since my surgery on May 13, but it has not been easy. I walk 3-5 miles five days a week and I watch what I eat. I joined a gym yesterday to add weight training. I love my band and it has helped me immensely, but I have had to work at this weight loss. Having this surgery done, I have had to give up things that I didn't want to (bread, some meats, gum, pop, etc). For me, in the end, it's all worth it! I don't regret having it done for an instant and would do it again in a heartbeat!!!! I just get tired of ppl acting like the band is doing all the work! Thanks for listening guys!

You're right Lannah! Hopefully your friends wise up and realize how they are acting, including your "God sister"! I still work really hard to lose the weight just like the rest of us! I wasnt blessed with a speedy metabolism!

I'm glad your mom has been so supportive of you! :biggrin: My dad was a really scared when I was banded, but both my parents are very supportive. Idk what I would've done without them!!! Good luck on your journey Lannah! :crying:

The way these people feel is how I thought about this whole Process. I was over 400lbs for 3-4 years and my dad asked me several times, if I would look into WLS. I told him that I could do it on my own. Well 4 years later I still hadn't done it.

I agreed to look into it and within 2 hours of reading about the lap Band online I decided to go to a seminar. After that I knew I wanted to do this for me. I have missed out on a bunch of activities the past few years because of my weight and was Tired of it. I knew that I was ready to change my life style and had a good group of supportive Family and Friends that are all willing to help.

I have only run into one person that looked like He wanted to say something. He just recently lost 70lbs, but he went to the Dr and got a prescription. I don't know if I really get people's True reaction because I am such a large Guy.

I think These people are Idiots. I am only a weak Post op but I fill Like I am working hard. I hope to be able to start a better Exercise plan Thursday after my Doc appointment.

Be proud that you did something to better yourself. I fee like my lap band has given me a whole new life and I'm going things now that I've missed out on for many many years. I'm sure I've also prolonged my life (and QUALITY of life) by several years...and so how much is that worth?

You all need to be proud of what you have done and will continue to do. It is hard, it is even more difficult to explain to someone who has never had a weight problem or looked into WLS.

Just remember the real reasons that you had surgery and what your ultimate goals are. The best revenge or answer to them is to get healthy and live the life you've always wanted. How you got there is unimportant.