I've been thinking about how I see myself -- the long battle with overweight has taken its toll on my self-image and I know many people here can identify with that. I'm really looking forward to being banded and recapturing my sense of self. Here's a Ted Talk I stumbled on recently that addresses this -- pretty fascinating! Thought I'd share it in case others might benefit from some of these ideas.

Thank you so much for the link. My wife is interviewing for jobs and obviously this can help.

Bandista - when is your surgery? I've been reading (and enjoying) your posts for awhile, and your profile says that your first appointment was 8/14/14, and your surgery isn't until Nov. 2014. Did you mean 2013? I'm excited for you, and looking forward to seeing you on "the other side".

PS: I realize that I somewhat hijacked this thread, but I've been meaning to ask you that for awhile

Great link

Bandista - when is your surgery? I've been reading (and enjoying) your posts for awhile, and your profile says that your first appointment was 8/14/14, and your surgery isn't until Nov. 2014. Did you mean 2013? I'm excited for you, and looking forward to seeing you on "the other side".

Whoops, I will go fix that typo! 2013 it is, thank goodness. November 5th......

I must have been projecting to November 2014 when I will be a year banded, healthy and happy, slim and full of energy. Yes, please!

Whoops, I will go fix that typo! 2013 it is, thank goodness. November 5th......

I must have been projecting to November 2014 when I will be a year banded, healthy and happy, slim and full of energy. Yes, please!

I'm so happy for you It's the absolute best decision I've ever made, and sometimes I have to pinch myself, to make sure that I'm not dreaming the first 50 pound loss. You will do great!