Hi Everyone!

I am getting my band next week! It's came around so quickly! Had my pre-op yesterday and all went well!

I suppose I am really excited but not nervous yet. It's freaking me out more that I am not nervous.

I have only told my close friends and family about the band but I told my work I am getting my gallbladder out! I hate lying but the people at my work are so judgemental.

I weighed in at 258lbs. (can't do KG weight haha)

I can hear people now saying "you took the easy way out" but I am finding nothing about this easy!

I think continuing to eat the way I am and ignoring the fact that I am obese would be easy.

Have any of you been asked if you have had WLS and what have you said?

Jem x

Hi Jem I had a band fitted in 2006 over 9 years ago and although times are hard I wouldn't swop it for anything. I lost over 5 stone & have my life back. If I can help in anyway don't hesitate to contact me. X

Edited December 5, 201510 yr by deborah Fisher

Thanks very much! I will be asking lots of questions! Xx

Congratulations -- so happy for you. I love, love, love my band. Definitely not the easy way out (whatever that is) but, boy is my life easier having the appetite monster off of my back. The links below in my signature helped me understand more about the band; maybe they will help you, too. And we are here to share our experiences -- keep us posted!

I am two years out and feel the joy of making good food decisions without a lot of angst. I just eat good healthy food in much smaller portions and at appropriate intervals. Sure helps not being hungry! Good luck with all.

Thanks so much!!! Will keep you posted!! ???? xx

Great I'm no the best at finding my messages keep me posted x

I can't say enough good things about being banded, happy happy happy !!!!

Ah brilliant! That's me all checked in! Surgery in less than 2 hours now. Thanks for all the positivity ladies! ???? x

Xxxxxx

Just to let you all know that's me banded now and home.

Gas pains are the worst! Managing a good amount of Water (1.5l a day) at the moment and a cup of Soup and half a shake. Think when the gas pains subside it will get better.

Thanks for all your support guys! Xxxx