So I joined Weight Watchers today. :hungry: I've done it before and had good results, just couldn't keep it off. Figured I'd join again, makes it easy to keep track of my food and portion control. I made the mistake of posting on one of the boards asking if anyone else is doing WW with the band and how they adapted the program because of the band. Holy crap was I jumped on! :pout: I was bashed right and left for taking the easy way out and what makes me think surgery was the answer and do I know how many people have DIED in WLS? I could not believe the bitterness and bitchiness these women were spewing at me. :yell: I've never seen a more judgemental, self-righteous group of women. I was in tears over some of their comments. So much for going there for support. I know I made the right choice for me, but man they still made me feel like a total loser and an idiot for choosing to get the band. Guess I'll just stay over here where people like me and don't think I'm evil. You guys don't think I'm evil, right?

Awww Tracey I am so sorry they were nasty to you. People that say that WLS is the easy way out make me SO darn mad!!! IMHO the band is the courageous and smart way out. Why keep trying something over and over again that has been proven to fail? I think those comments are stemming from fear and jealousy. They are fearful of you actually losing the weight and keeping it off this time and jealous that they don't have the committment/finances to do it themselves. Don't let them get you down. We love you over here at LBT and will support you with or with out WW.

~Liz~

03/10/06

241/164/160

5'7''

That's horrible, i'm so sorry to hear that. On the bright side it really makes me appreciate everyone here. I love the fact that so many people here are openminded about alot of things.

Some of us tried all the other options to lose weight. People think that we became FAT overnight, for some of us it was a long process. Although I myself have been fighting to lose weight for almost 20 yr. The only option left for me was Weight loss surgery. So, keep your head up & stay positive.

THEY ARE ONLY JELLOUS OF U BECAUSE THEY KEEP FAILING, AND THEY ARE NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO MAKE THE DECISION U HAVE MADE. JELLOUSY IS A VERY STRONG FEELING IN HUMANS, FORGET THEM STICK WITH US XXX

I think you need to do what is best for you. Poo-poo to people who think we took the easy way out. We have been through as much blood, sweat and tears as they have. And you know the old saying.....opinions are like a**holes.....everybody has them and they are probably pretty stinky.

So keep your chin up and remember we are here for you. Big hug.

I can't believe WW would sanction a group like that!!! Aren't they also supposed to be built on the premise of support and empathy???? You made the right choice.

It's so sad that people can't just support each other in a common goal!

I HATE the "easy way out" line. I don't see what I did as any easier then a program that tells you what to eat and when, or delivers your meals to you all cooked.

We still have to make good food choices. We have to stop eating when we first feel satisfied.

I'm sorry to hear that they were so mean!!

I think they're just being parrots and repeating what they've heard Dr. Phil and Oprah say over and over and over....it's a shame that such famous people are so badly mis-informed.

I dont tend to get upset at stuff like that, I have a pretty thick skin. But I can understand why you were, that's awful.

But I would be thinking to myself " and how many times have you joined weight watchers?". Because you can guarantee that this is their 10th attempt and will be far from the last. OK, well I would actually SAY that, lol.

You are the smart one. Weight Watchers AND a lapband - nothing will stop you!

So I joined Weight Watchers today. :hungry: I've done it before and had good results, just couldn't keep it off. Figured I'd join again, makes it easy to keep track of my food and portion control. I made the mistake of posting on one of the boards asking if anyone else is doing WW with the band and how they adapted the program because of the band. Holy crap was I jumped on! :pout: I was bashed right and left for taking the easy way out and what makes me think surgery was the answer and do I know how many people have DIED in WLS? I could not believe the bitterness and bitchiness these women were spewing at me. :yell: I've never seen a more judgemental, self-righteous group of women. I was in tears over some of their comments. So much for going there for support. :grouphug: I know I made the right choice for me, but man they still made me feel like a total loser and an idiot for choosing to get the band. Guess I'll just stay over here where people like me and don't think I'm evil. You guys don't think I'm evil, right? :grouphug:

When you do WW do you find support from the group meetings or mainly because it makes you keep track of food eaten, water drunk and amount of exercise. If it is the latter, then why not WW on-line? No self-righteous people and some pretty good tools to manage yourself.

They have a free trial right now for the on-line program,

Click here: WeightWatchers.com: Start Losing Weight Today!

No evil possible when it's only you and your computer :biggrin1:

Keep smiling and remember -- looking good is the best revenge!

Jo Ann

Well, I think I will just quote my doctor on this one.... "There are very, very few people who lose a large amount of weight and keep it off for a lifetime." We, obviously are not those people or we wouldnt have come to the conclusion of WLS. I have the proper tool that will nearly guarantee me to not gain back all my weight plus some. That peace of mind is worth everything.

Awww, bug. They're a bunch of @%&*%$ jerks!! Let's see what they have to say when you reach your goal and they're still yoyo dieting!!!

well i am a BIG believer in weight watchers and it worked for me just fine... but this is how my doctor put it, your doing a great job on weight watchers, but there is way to much room for error with it, things happen, plateaus, ect.. why spend anymore of of your youth being fat? I agree.. and doing weight watchers gave me alot of the nutritional education that i need to make this band really work!

Tell the group to go *blank* themselves... find a new group, thats much more understanding :grouphug:

NO SURGERY IS AN EASY WAY OUT!

Just think, you will have the last laugh!!! Like the other posts have stated they are only jealous and very narrowminded. I can imagined how you felt at the time, but don't waste anymore of your precious time thinking about those nasty people. You've made the right decision on being banded. :grouphug:

Jo Ann, had to laugh, I was online! I posted it on the 100+ to lose board. Thank God I wasn't being attacked in person at a meeting, I don't think I would have held my temper! I think I'll just use the online tools and stick to posting here. :grouphug: Thanks guys, you all made me feel much better.