ok I had surgery yesterday and I really can't complain about the pain I am just second guessing myself that I did something so permanent. is this a normal feeling. I now know what everyone means about not getting fluids down. I am going home tom so hopefully I will feel calmer. I need some positive reinforcement. thanks everyone

I too feel this way! Just under 5'3 and 188 lbs. do I have to do something this permanent?? Yes I do. Or else I'd already be thin! In fact, I'm proud of those of us who are NOT morbidly obese taking the reigns of our health and gaining control. In another 10 years (I am 42) these extra 65 or so lbs will mean diabetes, heart disease, etc. For me, this is a preventative measure to keep myself from developing those problems! I am a huge overeater and I see this as a gift to help me overcome that. Hang in there and keep writing on these boards!! It's a huge help.

I'm scheduled for June 14.

I am scheduled for June 15. My stats are pretty close to yours: 5' 185 lbs LOVE to eat.

I am a band revision and was a huge failure because of how I like to over eat.

Let's stay in touch since our dates and stats are so close.