Its been a long jurney. Tomorrow i will get my surgery date and i feel cold feet coming on!!!! So, i went to the site and googled some questions... everything i read was negative. Ughhhh not what i wanted to hear. I know im ready to make the changes and commitment. Im most scarred of throwing up daily, not being able to eat with others, not loosing any weight all (i read a few stories where people said they never lost weight),etc... Can anyone share a positive expereince?

First, breath

I'm going to try to ease your fears one by one:

Vomiting- If you're vomiting, something is seriously wrong. You should never ever vomit with the band. I've never vomited and if I did, I'd be in seeing my surgeon immediately.

Eating with others- there is no reason you can't eat with others. I can still eat whatever I want, I just choose to eat healthy and much smaller portions. I cook and eat family dinners almost every night, I eat out a lot, and I even take road trips with my family. I never feel deprived or left out.

Losing weight- Aside from a medical problem, if you're burning more calories than you consume you will lose weight. Simple as that. If someone is complaining they never lost weight after being banded then they've done something seriously wrong. Unfortunately that does happen, too. The band is a tool, not a magic fix for fat.

I've lost over 180 pounds since my surgery last January. I'm living proof that if you follow the rules and do the work, you can and will lose weight successfully with the band.

Best wishes.

Seriously... thankyou!!! That is exactly what i needed to here. :-)

I was banded 9 months ago and I have not vomited once since my surgery. You will be fine. Take small bites, and chew chew chew. Your band will tell you when it's time to stop.

The first few months are difficult because you feel like an infant learning to eat again for the first time. You are experimenting with different textures, tastes, and amounts, to see what works for you. Once you hit the green zone and get comfortable eating, it is better.

If you follow the band principles, listen to your doctor, stay positive and work hard... there's no reason you can't succeed!!

We are all here to support you and cheer you on. All the best on surgery day. Post afterwards to let us know how it went.

I do not vomit... I eat with people on a daily basis and I have lost 220 lbs in less than 2 years.

My band life is exactly like my pre band life except I make good food choices, track calories, measure portions and go to the dr on a regular basis for him to measure my progress and get the fills I need to keep me honest.

Its a commitment and lifestyle change as the band only does 70% of the work. You may be reading posts from people who were not willing to do their 30%!!

Floridays &. Missy ! You two are the best on this forum and always-always lift my spirits and make me stay on track!! I finally started exercising reg and am excited to keep this going. Also Jan 28th will be 2 Mos for me and I am down 30....hope to have another fill in the next 2 weeks and hi that elusive green spot!!

Ps. U both look great !!

Well "hi" or "hit" the spot! Sorry using phone..

Daisy chain sorry I haven't seen a lot of your posts but you seem to have good advice for us newbies too....thanks!

I agree with Missy & Floridays, I have not vomited, I eat with others only less and I have no restriction yet, but still losing weight.

Some ppl think their band has to be so tight that they do vomit a lot and end up gaining weight from eating high calorie slider foods.

Some ppl do not changd their lifestyle. They thought this was a magic WLS, its not. It takes commitment.

thanks all you helped me alot... 7 more days!

It was absolutely the best thing I did for my life and my daughter did it too. We are truly enjoying the results. This is so beneficial. We have not vomited or had any complications. I wish you all the best.

thanks so much. im really getting excited. thanks for sharing!

I'm 4 weeks post op...I have never thrown up and two days ago went out to dinner with my cousin who I haven't seen in 15 years and who doesn't know I had the surgery and I ate slowly small bites with no problems whatsoever. I have also lost just over 30 pounds. I have had nothing but good results with my band. Remember everyone's different and just because some people have problems doesn't mean you will. If you follow your drs instruction it should be relatively smooth sailing. If your committed, I say do it!!! It'll change your life for the better. Good luck!!!

Msseven MIssy, Foridays & everyone else here are right. Vomiting is not normal with the band. I don't vomit & if I did I would be calling my doctor.

As for eating with others, Yes I went through an adjustment period. It was more facing my fears than anything. I was afraid people would be staring at me, afraid I would eat too fast and have problems. One tool that helps me when I'm eating out or with a group of people that don't know about my band is a free app I have on my phone called Eat Slower. Basically it's a continuous timer that can be on sound, vibrate or both. So I set it for 1 minute on vibrate & put my phone on my leg under the table. I feel it vibrate & I know it's safe to take another bit.

Hope this helps. Good luck to you.

Msseven MIssy' date=' Foridays & everyone else here are right. Vomiting is not normal with the band. I don't vomit & if I did I would be calling my doctor.

As for eating with others, Yes I went through an adjustment period. It was more facing my fears than anything. I was afraid people would be staring at me, afraid I would eat too fast and have problems. One tool that helps me when I'm eating out or with a group of people that don't know about my band is a free app I have on my phone called Eat Slower. Basically it's a continuous timer that can be on sound, vibrate or both. So I set it for 1 minute on vibrate & put my phone on my leg under the table. I feel it vibrate & I know it's safe to take another bit.

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I downloaded this app. Great idea!!! Can't wait till I'm back on solid foods so I can test is out!!!

I'm a Texas girl too!