Be Honest- Is Banded Life Hard?

[kristlynngirl 184]

Lol...i think i have u beat as the most paranoid! That would be me!!

I am one of the most anxious and paranoid people I have ever met...glad to meet someone else the same! lol

[ireallywannabthin 286]

Well, add another one to your boat, ladies.. Anxious and paranoid right here too! Lol

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

I'm happy that everyone is pretty happy with their experience and it is definitely comforting for a hopefully soon-to-be bandster

Do you find it easier to follow the food/calorie intake because the band helps? In other words, if you didn't have the band and the doctor told you to eat 1500 calories, x oz. Protein, etc. would you be able to have the willpower the way you can/ do with the band? I hope that makes sense.

i decided before i was banded that this was going to work. It was drastic and a heartfelt do or die decision on my part so that played a role for me to stick with it.

Also I think the band is a permanent reminder so yes for me it was way easier than the thousands of other diets I have been on, I physically cannot eat too much. I will throw up or be so uncomfortable So i avoid it at all costs. Honestly much of the time during my Losing stage I couldn't eat everything on my plate that I was allowed. And I wasn't hungry.

The only thing the band doesn't stop is making poor choices... That's all us. But because I could see the results... I was willing to make the sacrifices.

[ireallywannabthin 286]

i decided before i was banded that this was going to work. It was drastic and a heartfelt do or die decision on my part so that played a role for me to stick with it.

Also I think the band is a permanent reminder so yes for me it was way easier than the thousands of other diets I have been on' date=' I physically cannot eat too much. I will throw up or be so uncomfortable So i avoid it at all costs. Honestly much of the time during my Losing stage I couldn't eat everything on my plate that I was allowed. And I wasn't hungry.

The only thing the band doesn't stop is making poor choices... That's all us. But because I could see the results... I was willing to make the sacrifices.[/quote']

Thank you for your honesty. I always look forward to what you have to say... I truly value your opinions and input. Very helpful

[MiniMi 1,468]

Anyone interested in running/walking a 10k virtually?

Check out my thread. I need the motivation!

[Summerrain 520]

Am loving this thread, everyone is honest with no put downs. To date it's the most inspirational post and replies I've come across.

[MiniMi 1,468]

Hoping to have it done first part of January. I am ready to start my new journey.

Whoop whoop!

Pre-op 275.9lbs -surgery 10/5 265.0lbs -11/11/12 241.8lbs

[Rojasanoll 920]

It was harder being fat! The band has been a blessing to me. It is a tool that when utilized to its fullest, allows you to lose weight by staying full longer.

Best thing I ever did, after the marriage to my departed beloved wife.

[sherylanne 3]

Hi, I would like to say that I have been banded now for 12 mths and its the best thing I've ever done. You will still be hungry until your band is tight enough . You will know as you will not be able to eat anymore with out being sick. I'm now having trouble rating the good food. I can eat potato chips and chocolate but not bread or bakes Beans ?? . So I'm kinda havering some teething issues. Is all about will power and how bad you want to change too.i hope this helped abit .

[Lap Band Gal 41]

YES!

It is hard.

There is no "done"

But all that work is WORTH IT

[tigerlillie 43]

Bandingmi, Congrats! I am so ready to start my new journey. My last appt is Tuesday and then I wait for the approval. I was told it would take 10 to 15 day for the insurance to respond. Getting close!

[kristlynngirl 184]

This thread has me so excited. It just seems like this is so far away since I don't even see the surgeon until 12/18. I wish I could make time fly!!!

[ireallywannabthin 286]

Me too!! My first appointment is 12/6 but I am so excited for it!!! It's a tease that it's so far away! I can't wait to start my journey!

[Dawn200321 146]

For me its been easy. Sure there are times I get frustrated when things won't go down easily or I am stuck but I have NEVER regretted this surgery. I am down 100 pounds in a little over a year. I have 18 pounds to my goal and I know now I can do it. I tried to lose weight by myself before and never was successful. What was hard was being 260 pounds and enduring all that went along with that

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

It was harder being fat! .

I couldnt agree more. Being thin is amazing. Its a shot in the arm. When you look good you feel good. I have dreamed about this for many years... I am SO glad I finally found the courage to make the change.