I have told basically everyone that I am getting banded and only a few people support my decision. My supervisor said, "You eat too much! Hopefully that band won't bust!" She went on to say that I will gain double the weight back that I lose and my stomach will hang to my knees...blah blah blah. FYI: she's fat! I can use the word "fat" because I fall under the category....lol. Another friend of mine thinks that I won't lose weight with the band because she didn't. She says I will be mad at myself later.

I LOVE the negative feedback!!!! I LOVE proving people wrong!!! My lap band surgery is on March 8th! I will be successful in this journey! I'm not worried about the people who say I can't make it or don't believe in me! This is something I am doing for myself and for my children. I believe this procedure is perfect for me and I believe I will be a success story! I know that because I found this website and there are plenty of people on here who are a success story! Can't WAIT until March 8th!!!!

glad you are here now

enjoyed your post

banded yesterday

huring today

weigh to go girl!!

I am like you....when folks told me all the horror stories they knew about - it made me all the more determined! Thank you for your post, it reminded me again why I went through the surgery and how determined I was then....I need to find that determination again so I can get rid of these last pounds!

Good luck - you will do great, just be patient as it doesn't go as fast as one would like, but slow and steady wins the race!

Kim

Pre-op is going well. I don't have to do only liquids like everyone else...not sure why. I have to eat two meals a day with liquids in between, being sure that I eat breakfast. I'm having hunger pains, but I kinda like the feeling of it. I haven't let myself feel hungry in a long time...hmmm...perhaps this should be a blog... =)

Thanks again everyone for the feedback! I want to reply to everyone, but I'm still trying to figure out how to navigate through this site...LOL. But I really appreciate the support, the advice, the encouragment, and the wisdom. You all are awesome!