I just posted this on the general board. Have any of you asked yourself this question?

I could be getting cold feet as my April 2 date gets closer, maybe I'm looking for an excuse but now that I'm on the preop diet and making a serious attempt to lose weight, I'm losing weight. Im following all the rules, getting myself ready, i.e.: drinking tons of water, stepped up my exercising, dropped all carbs, no alcohol, concentrating on protein. So, the question I'm asking myself that Im sure you all asked yourselves: If I'm losing weight now can I do this without the band IF I continue following these rules which are the same rules I'd have to follow with the band?

Those that asked yourself that question, went through with the surgery and can now look back....what are your thoughts on this?...thank you so much for your insight.

ELCEE, B52 and Corrigan Im counting on you to reply!!!! : )

Glove, you already know the answer to that question. its not that we can't lose the weight its that we begin to slip after awhile and before we know it we have put it all back on and more. With the band we will not be able to do that when we slip and fall back into our old habits the band will help, go get a fill and start over. it will work FOR GOOD

Moma50, Yes, I did know the answer but desperately needed to hear variations of it from all of you and have it in writing so I can read and reread for the next 3 weks. Im beginning to over think and over analyze all this and talk myself out of it! Thank you!

Glove I'm doing the same thing. Thing is, I too know the answer. I've struggled my entire life with weight and yet it continues to be a problem. It's been like being on a roller coaster and the highs just keep getting higher and lows are less frequent and very short lived. In my case, the most I've lost in the last 8 yrs was about 12 lbs and that was being on HCG for 6 wks and I put back on 20+ after that. I'm also smart enough to know that if I DON'T get control I will be facing bigger issues with my health. That is something I can't afford. I'm willing to work my *ss off to lose this weight but I need to feel like there is some reward at the end. If I get it off, I want to keep it off forever!

 

It's been helping me to stay super busy and not let myself get too much into my own head. AND sharing it all with you guys.

 

Happy Wednesday!

julz~

Glove - I echo everyone else and I asked myself that same question. But I asked it of my husband who said...always calls it like he sees it...I've been there before. I am always starting good on diets...but follow thru is where i lack. I need a diet that I can't start on Monday and quit by Thursday....

Glove - I echo everyone else and I asked myself that same question. But I asked it of my husband who said...always calls it like he sees it...I've been there before. I am always starting good on diets...but follow thru is where i lack. I need a diet that I can't start on Monday and quit by Thursday....

 

dhales, i think you hit the nail on the head (a diet that we CAN'T start on monday and QUIT by Thursday is defenetly the goal here(its what i am needing for sure)