I have to loose 12lbs before surgery and I am so focused and I am not swaying from my diet. My kids had cookies and ice cream last night and I wasn't even tempted to cheat. I want this so bad and I refuse to do anything that will delay it. But why can't I have the will power to do this on my own?! I know that with the band I will still have to work hard to be able to succeed, but I wish I could do it without surgery. Just venting, I still plan on going through with surgery I just want to be able to do it on my own. Does anyone feel the same way?

I'm not telling anyone about my surgery because of that exact feeling. I wonder why I couldn't do it on my own

The only people I have told are my children and my best friend who had gastric bypass. And I made my kids know how important it us not to say anything. I wouldn't get support from my family. My mom would go out of her way to try to convince me that I can do it on my own. Not very helpful coming from a tiny woman.

People who can do it on their own would not be here reading your post.....we're all losers here.....

When I lost my first 20lbs before surgery I thought the same thing and then remember, oh yea, I have done it time and time again, never reaching goal and gaining it all back and then some.

The difference this time is I have the tools ( band & knowledge) to reach goal and keep it off.

I guess the majority of others on the forum have asked the same question of themselves...and the reality seems to be that we can loose the weight, but keeping it off is the major challenge.

Your band will assist you with this on the long haul if you remain compliant with your diet, and continue to live a healthier lifestyle with exercise and portion control.

Best wishes for a successful journey...

Your family will eventually come around. They will see how it changes you and they will come on board. It took my mom a couple months post op. She still asks if I got enough to eat!

Thank you all for your support. My problem has always been keeping the weight off, thats why I really need this tool to help me I'm tired of this yo-yo dieting, and I told my kids this year its about me!