Hello Everyone.

I began my Band journey in December of 2010. I have a tentative surgery date of May 23/24, 2011.

I have lost 80 lbs on the Weight Watchers program since 2008. I gained 40 of those pounds back last year. Since January 19, 2011 I have lost 35 of those 40 lbs.

As my surgery date approaches, I am so filled with anxiety. I know I can lose this weight on my own but I cannot keep it off. I am already doing the right things in the food and exercise department. Do you experienced Banders think that this will benefit me once I have the surgery?

I guess I am just looking for some feedback from Banders who had succeeded at losing weight before the surgery and how that experience helped them afterward.

Thanks in advance!

Tracie )

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Just wanted to wish you a big WELCOME! I wish you the best of luck on your journey and hope to hear from you more soon!

Thank you so much!!!

Looks like you are doing very well on your post-surgery journey! Congrats and good luck the rest of the way!

A big YES ! Because you already know what your doing. So now consistency is the key, with a Protein diet, and low carb.... You will do excellent.

Welcome!

Thank you!

Hello Everyone.

I began my Band journey in December of 2010. I have a tentative surgery date of May 23/24, 2011.

I have lost 80 lbs on the Weight Watchers program since 2008. I gained 40 of those pounds back last year. Since January 19, 2011 I have lost 35 of those 40 lbs.

As my surgery date approaches, I am so filled with anxiety. I know I can lose this weight on my own but I cannot keep it off. I am already doing the right things in the food and exercise department. Do you experienced Banders think that this will benefit me once I have the surgery?

I guess I am just looking for some feedback from Banders who had succeeded at losing weight before the surgery and how that experience helped them afterward.

Thanks in advance!

Tracie )

Also...How do you add a picture to your profile?

I was just like you! Lost and gained on Weight Watchers two times. It's a great program, but like ANY diet, we gain it back. I got banded three days ago. I am so positive about it! The reason I think we gain back after diets is that we can't keep the weight off forever cause under normal circumstances, we get HUNGRY, and we can't diet forever. I am already seeing how the lap band makes me feel satisfied with little intake. I know it is just from the post surgery stomach swelling right now, but once the band it tightened, it will be even better! I can see how eventually, I will be able to eat ANYTHING, only in very small amounts, but feel satisfied and never deprived!

Good luck to you! Losing like you have done on WW, you are a PERFECT candidate for the lap band!