Hi, I am wondering how many of you are completely happy with the band and how it has changed your life ? I started the process in Nov and just had my final consultation on friday. I am getting my surgery date this week. I am so excited but a bit nervous after reading the negitive post about the band. I also feel a feeling of dissapointment in myself wondering why I am not strong enought to eat like I have a band and get the same results with no surgery. Did any of you feel that way ? Now that I am approved and am so close to surgery I get alittle down on myself to know that I have to do this and cannot do it on my own. Even as much as I love my children , You'd think that would be enought to give me the power to do it on my own and reduce any surgery risk . Anyway I appreicate you listening, it seem so bitter sweet. I am very excited on the other hand to have a chance to feel better and get this weight off. I am 36 and can not imagine what it would feel like to dress nicer, feel physically and mentally better and just be in control of my health. I am very interested in your sucess or the things that you think I should be aware of any thought are appreciated. Thanks so much Kim

Me!

I'm at goal - into my healthy weight range so I lost 100% of my excess weight and am still losing very slowly. I'm in maintenance now, and have maintained below 80kg for about 5 months, its easy, I dont think about it, I dont diet, I wear what I want and I'm not even thinking about PS, I accept my body with its faults and its good points (I have a rather flabby bum, lol but I have great shoulders and collarbones) and I feel healthy, fit and well.

I never PB, I dont overeat or think about food much at all these days, I couldnt give a toss about Protein and calories and eating to a formula or plan, I just eat what I feel like when I feel like it and its healthy most of the time. I love running and go five or six times a week.

Best thing I ever did.