Am having a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that I'm on the other side of this journey. I am just having a really hard time imagining that I will have a success story soon. I've just been a weight loss failure for so long I am just struggling with the reality of what will be.

Ask for your limitations and they're yours...Richard Bach

I don't mean to come down on you but why so glum? Why is the glass half full? You can choose to be negative or choose to be positive.

Admitting failure now certainly won't get you to your goal?

Did you ever think that everyone on this board was just like you? All of us felt like "weight loss failures". Surgery is the last resort and it should be. We're all failures here Casey, so you're in good company. And if you keep reading this forum you'll see dozens of people exclaiming how much they love their band. So knock off the poor girl jive and join the rest of us losers(weight that is). Talk to us and tell us when you are happy over your weight loss and talk to us when you reach a plateau. That's why we're here. You will succeed if it's what you truly want.

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Thanks for the response. I am 100% committed to my journey. I lost 33lbs pre op... Totally on my own. I know I am doing this. I know in the logical part of my head that I've got this, I'm just having a really hard time actually picturing myself at a healthy weight. I have never been a healthy weight since I started puberty.

You're right tho, as I re read what I wrote, it does sound very pessimistic. Not my intention. I'm just trying to sort out my thoughts.

I always enjoy your posts, thank you! I have drawn a lot of inspiration from this site already. It is a blessing.

Am having a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that I'm on the other side of this journey. I am just having a really hard time imagining that I will have a success story soon. I've just been a weight loss failure for so long I am just struggling with the reality of what will be.

This is exactly how I feel!!

Am having a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that I'm on the other side of this journey. I am just having a really hard time imagining that I will have a success story soon. I've just been a weight loss failure for so long I am just struggling with the reality of what will be.

Casey your post doesn't sound glum to me and I understand perfect where you are coming from. After trying for over twenty years to get my weight under control and failing over and over, it still feels so unreal I'm having great success with the band. Some days I still can't believe I've actually done this but I am so glad I have. My whole attitude has changed and I've embraced this new lifestyle and I know I will get rid of every kilo that has been hanging onto me and I will keep it off. I have just had enough of being so overweight and losing 23 kilos in 8 weeks is all the encouragement I need to keep going. I e even started a running program and surprised myself that I completed it on the first day and this is from someone who hasn't run in over twenty years. Wishing you the success you dream off!!

CaseyP,

You are going to be fine. Everyone I think might have felt like a weight loss failure. I even questioned myself on the decision to get the band. I am 18 months banded and at 5.75 fill and down to 179. I am excercising almost every day and watching my calories. Sure, there are still tough days, but I never regret having this surgery. I feel good when I get up in the morning. I have more energy during the day and evening. I sleep like a baby (happy one) at night. Just keep your head in the game, be positive, and stay with support!

To add, I am one patient who chose to go slow in agreement with my doctor that this would be a gradual change of lifestyle. I am thankful I didn't go too fast. But the amazing thing is, people that see me and know me are shocked at my smaller appearance. An amazing feeling.

Am having a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that I'm on the other side of this journey. I am just having a really hard time imagining that I will have a success story soon. I've just been a weight loss failure for so long I am just struggling with the reality of what will be.

well, you are not a failure anymore

you are a success story because you took a step to help make yourself well.

congrats

Thank you for all the supportive words! And congrats on you WLS success!