I am researching the Lapband, and have posted a few times, and everyone has been so nice and encouraging.. I am in the process of researching doing the lapband, I have been to a seminar, went to my dr, who is requiring me to go to a dietician before she will refer me to the lapband surgeon.. I weight 245lbs and seem to be out of control latley.. I haven't been exercising like I normally do and seem to be eating everything I am not supposed to..I see the dietician for the first time this week, so maybe she can get me under control.. My worry is if I get the band, what makes me think I can stay under control and not slip and eat bad things.. I don't have will power now, what makes me think I will have willpower after the band.. I am worried about alot of things related to the band, but that is the main thing.. what if this fails too!

I also agree that we all feel like "why will this work when everything else failed", I dont think there is one person on this board who never, ever tried any kind of diet. I think it is natural for us to doubt ourselves, look at what we are doing to achieve sucsess, but that is the key. We ARE doing something to change this body we have. It is time to put that self-doubt behind us and believe in ourselves. We are all stronger than we give credit. It takes some hard work and sweat but We can do this!

Many of us here are veterans. They can tell you what it's like now for them. I am newly banded. Next Tuesday, I can start eating solid food. :girl_hug:

I was also worried about it really working. I was guilty of eating too much at a time. (Clean your plate!) I have not had a fill yet, but during the days right after surgery when my stomach was swollen I think the restriction was like a fill. I was full with the smallest amounts. After I ate my 1/2 cup of Soup I was full. I didn't have this burning desire for more. Now, the swelling is gone and I am hungry, but 4-5 ounces of chili satisfies me. I could eat more, but in two more weeks I get my first fill. I am doing my best to "follow the program." I am expecting the restriction to feel like right after surgery (I could be wrong about this :nervous ) If the fill acts anything like post-surgery sensations, this is going to work. I have no regrets.

Keep reading and asking questions.