When I get frustruated, it helps me to remember where I was, where I am going. I thought maybe some bandsters could share their experiences,

The GOOD (now), The BAD (pre-surgery) and THE UGLY (whatever).

Here's mine.

THE GOOD: Being able to walk from the grocery store to my car without being in tears from the pain and wondering if I'll make it!

THE BAD: Pre-surgery...going to a restaurant with friends and not being able to fit in the booth

The UGLY: A sister who is VERY negative about my surgery and has stopped talking to me.

THE GOOD: I have my 1st seminar tomorrow. 9/11, is that ironic or what?

THE BAD: My insuance changes on Nov. 15, sure hope the new one will approve the band!

THE UGLY: No ugly yet, but then I've only told my DH, and a friend who is having Gastric Banding in Dec. (she is real supportive) I joked we will be the only ones to go to lunch together! Iam sad to see sooo many silly people who have dropped Banders as freinds or family. Guess they were'nt really friends! I have an Identical (always the thinner one) twin. I will not be telling her. She hates that I've stayed happily married for 29 yrs. She'd really lambast me for WLS! I will only be sharing with positive people...

The Good: Being able to travel on an airplane comfortably and, thus, getting to see my family and friends a lot more often.

The Bad: As rewarding as it is, this is a REALLY long road....

The Ugly: I'm still heavy enough to where some @ssholes on the street say mean things to me if I'm walking alone.