Do you find yourself getting worried that your situation is going to turn out like some of the others that haven't been successful with the band? I like to come to the forum to read what other people's experiences with band are like but sometimes I get a bit discouraged.

I was banded on 11-02-11 and so far I've lost 15lbs. And I'm super excited but then i'll read someone's post about losing about the same weight and not losing anything else for a year or so and INSTANTLY I start saying, "don't get excited this could be all the weight you're gonna lose!"

I know everyone's journey is different and I try to keep that in mind but I was just wondering if anyone else has these thoughts.....,

I am feeling the same way, exactly. I was banded on 10/28/11 and I have lost 19 lbs so far (including the pre-op diet). I'm so afraid that I did this for nothing.

I know that I have to do the work and the band will help me, but I have failed at every other diet I have tried. What if I don't have what it takes to do this successfully?

Good luck with your journey.

You've got such a good start, why not see if you can lose 1 1/2 or 2 lbs next week. That's 100 lbs

a year. You're not going to lose all you want at once, but 2 lbs a week is enough. Try for 800 to

1000 calories with some exercise a day and you won't have any trouble. Don't worry about what

someone else does, you're the only one losing your weight. Try to think of

the thousands that don't post here because they don't have any problems.

You need to practice positive self talk and back it up with actions...

I felt that way too in the beginning....I had to stop reading for a while. Now I am 8 months out and 110lbs gone. I watch my calories and exercise and the weight comes off. Stay positive! It will come off!

I am also nervous. Sometimes I wonder if I can do this but I went this far so now I have to try!

Thanks for being so encouraging. I know this journey isn't going to be EASY and at the same time, it'll be a lot easier than it has been. I appreciate your reply! Thanks!

You've got such a good start, why not see if you can lose 1 1/2 or 2 lbs next week. That's 100 lbs

a year. You're not going to lose all you want at once, but 2 lbs a week is enough. Try for 800 to

1000 calories with some exercise a day and you won't have any trouble. Don't worry about what

someone else does, you're the only one losing your weight. Try to think of

the thousands that don't post here because they don't have any problems.

Thanks Dulci! We'll be fine! As long as we stay encouraged. I'm glad to know i'm not the only one that has these thoughts. I think this journey is going to show us just how strong we can be! It takes a lot more than some think. Mind over matter is huge with this one! Good luck to you as well and i'd love to continue catching up with you on your SUCCESS!!

I am feeling the same way, exactly. I was banded on 10/28/11 and I have lost 19 lbs so far (including the pre-op diet). I'm so afraid that I did this for nothing.

I know that I have to do the work and the band will help me, but I have failed at every other diet I have tried. What if I don't have what it takes to do this successfully?

Good luck with your journey.

WOW that is amazing! Congratulations! I am doing pretty good so far still in the liquid stage but feeling good no hunger pains or anything yet. I can't wait to get to the place you are in i'm sure you feel GREAT!! Keep up the great work.

I felt that way too in the beginning....I had to stop reading for a while. Now I am 8 months out and 110lbs gone. I watch my calories and exercise and the weight comes off. Stay positive! It will come off!

EXACTLY! We have to keep pushing now! It never hurts to try... hell i'm sure like the rest of us you've tried everything else. Why not give this a shot too right. I'm glad you replied and said you get nervous too i'm sure the feeling is quite normal seeing as though this is such a huge decision to make and also something very new for us! Good luck with your weight loss i''m rooting for your success!

I am also nervous. Sometimes I wonder if I can do this but I went this far so now I have to try!

I would like to think that they didnt cut me open and place a foriegn object in my body for no reason! I am gonna give it all I have and if I fail then at least i cannot say I didnt try. I wont fail though because I want it