Okay, so I am officially scheduled for banding on August 1st. I am really excited. The only thing is my mom and a few other family members are trying desperately to talk me out of it. I am nervous about surgery in general and the people closest to me are trying to make me second guess my choice as a 32 year old adult. My mom flew off the handle and was offended that the Surgeon (Who I used to work for and I trust) advised me I was obese. (THIS I ALREADY KNEW) My mom was like, "how dare him call you that"? Well I am 5'3 and 210lbs. She keeps saying he's letting me have the surgery so he can get the money from insurance. I assured her this is NOT the case. Has anyone else come across people being negative about their decision? How did you handle it?

My mother, who is currently 600 pounds, was against the surgery when I first mentioned it to her for myself 3 years ago. You will always have people who are against your efforts to improve yourself, and a lot of time it is simply because they are jealous that they are not brave enough to take the plunge and improve THEMSELVES. If you are ready for it, go for it! All the best of luck to you