I've seen several posts regarding discouragement, doubting decisions made to have the band and/or other WLS's because it was harder than they expected, wondering what they're doing wrong because they didn't wake up overnight and lose 50lbs., I've cheated on my band or on my pre-op diet is all hope lost, etc., etc. So here's a senario to consider when you find yourself in these places.

Stop and look at it this way, if someone were to offer you a chance to win the mega-milions, with no strings attached other than to follow a few simple rules, you would do it in a heartbeat right? Not only would you do it but I bet 99% of us would be successful in following the precise rules laid out in front of us in fear of losing the life changing opportunity in front of us right? Oh and I forgot to mention there are NO limits to the number of winners, every person who follows these rules receives the same reward. Who throws away an opportunity like this? I mean there are so many life events that winning this kind of $$ would change right, like starting a family, buying your dream home, sending your kids to college, paying for a wedding(s), taking dream vacations etc. Life changing right???

For me this journey has been just that, like winning the lottery, the jackpot of all jackpots, the mega-millions!! I can't put into words the transformations that have taken place in my life over the this past year because of my decision to get the band, it's just simply amazing. I'll be able to enjoy watching my kids grow up and not just watching them but actively participating in their lives, I'll be able to one day (waaaaaay in the future:-)) enjoy my kids weddings, the opportunity to be a grandparent and those vacations that are coming up oh yeah, I'm there. I gained all of this because I made the decision to follow the percise instructions that were set in front of me by my doctor. Don't throw away your opportunity to be a healthy millionaire. We've all made mistakes, we all struggle with something along the way but the key is to dust yourself off and get right back on course. No one's perfect so don't dwell or beat yourself up over your mistakes, learn from them and keep moving.

A healthy new you is priceless, there's not another like you anywhere so take care of yourself and remember why you chose this journey in the first place.

Live the Life you Love, Love the Life you Live!!!!! If you can do this you're already a success!!!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Great analogy! Agree completely !!!!

@@JustWatchMe really 61#'s since March???? With an extravogant vacation added in there, girl you're killing it:-) Good for you!!!

@@JustWatchMe really 61#'s since March???? With an extravogant vacation added in there, girl you're killing it:-) Good for you!!!

That includes pre-op and good habits started in February. But yes I have lost that much. I am so thrilled. For the people who are struggling with their first month postop, all I can say is hang in there, it will come off eventually. Just stick to the program!

Thank you for this and all the information I find on this site. I'm awaiting final insurance approval. Once I get to the actual surgery I will be so prepared with what to expect and knowledge of some of the typical struggles. I'm trying to get some sanity in my diet now, and so looking forward to winning at weight loss. I want to fully live my life and stop hibernating because I don't want to be seen by anyone.