So tomorrow is the day that starts my new journey of being banded. I have mixed feelings. I know this is what I need to live a healthier life. My knees won't hurt anymore, I won't get tired going up stairs, and I will maybe finally be able to get pregnant. My journey thus far has been difficult. Changing bad habits to good habits is difficult. I don't have to tell anyone on this site that food is a weakness for me, but today I can say I am stronger than food and it will not have power over me. I have a great support system behind me and this site to get me thru the hard times, because I know there will be some in the near future after surgery. I have been back and forth to get this surgery and now the day has finally come. I am ready to live the life that I deserve and not be held back by my weight. I was always the chubby girl in class, the oh you would be so beautiful if you lost the weight, and the woman that sits in the corner in new places because I am self conscious of my weight. That ends today! I will no longer let my weight determine my feeling or actions. I am the only one that is in control of the food that I put in my mouth. I am the one that is in control of getting my butt off the couch and going to the gym. I guess this whole process to get banded has made me truly look at myself and determine what I want and need in life. I wish everyone luck in their journeys. I am thankful for this site because I know you all have experienced some of the same things that I have because we have let of weight control so many of our emotions.

Congrats on your upcoming surgery! Tomorrow, wow! So many changes in our future. One day at a time we will get there.

Good luck and see you on the other side!

Wooooohooooo! Whole new life!!! So happy for you. I'm sure you are beautiful the way that you are but the changes coming will make your life so much more enjoyable! So happy for you! Keep us posted! Best wishes sent your way!

Good luck and keep us posted, I am in my waiting stage of insurance approval.

Will be worth the wait shanj!

My surgery is tomorrow, too! I'm nervous and excited and hopeful. I have to be at the hospital at five-thirty in the morning! Surgery is at seven. It's outpatient, so I'll be home later in the morning or the early afternoon. I hope everything goes well for you!

Yay!!! Congratulations to you too redhead! Everything will be fine!

It is so awesome when your day comes. You are so close to another chapter and that is exciting.

Good luci

Good luci

Good luck let us know how your doing and congradulations

Best wishes