I've been thinking for some time about getting my band out and after talking with a shrink for several months have decided to do it. My date is the weekend of May 18 and I just wanted to thank all my band buddies here for the Major Support over the last several years.

I've taken all the advice and suggestions and appreciate you all here very much. This is the right decision for me as having the band is actually making me more crazy around food and weight loss, etc. then before I had the band. To fail at what i considered my last resort is just too much!!

I wish you all continued success on this crazy journey.

I wish you all the best luck for an uneventful surgery and quick recovery, Mary. Good for you for making the best decision for your health!

Hi Mary...

I know the struggles you have had. I'm so sorry the band wasn't right for you. You have to do what is right for you and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

Good luck to you!

I'm sorry the band wasn't the right tool for you, Mary, but I'm glad you're doing what's right for you. You're not failing at your last resort -- you are just still on the journey of seeking optimal health (as are we all).

Best of luck to you for all that the future holds.

Just go into this knowing that you will not be able to keep the weight of you lost!

Listen to your body and your mind and that will complete you. proud of you. madden

Aww - thanks everyone. Ironically, My recent breakup and now a week of painful jaw problems has started me losing weight again. It hurts to even open my mouth so even drinking seems like too much work. I'm on treatment for a week and laughing to myself that I will have to lose weight now!

I am so sorry that the band hasn't worked for you. I have read about your story since I've been with LBT. We have the same surgeon too. I have appreciated you sharing your struggles with us as we can all learn from other's experiences. I hope you won't be a stranger!

good luck with everything... It must have been hard to be so honest with yourself.. and you get a thumbs up for that.

Hope your jaw feels better very soon.