I don't know if I should have the lap band surgery ??

I would like to know if the lap band helps to stop the cravings for ice cream and sugar. I'm a big sweet-eater and I know that the lap band will not work if I continue to crave for sugar. I wish I could feel full after a piece or two of chocolate instead of eating the whole chocolate bar.

Is the lap band a solution for sugar cravings ???

I can eat anything if I want to right now.. this revision needs to happen ASAP lol.

Girls at work bring in donuts a couple times a week, and I so love donuts.. but I don't go to the break room on the days they bring them in, otherwise I won't be able to control myself.

I've been donut free since March 2007!

I really think there are enough low calorie sweet things to get us by. There are the 100 calorie packs and Quaker has a pretty good little 90 calorie chocolate thingy. Now there are some people who would eat more than one pack, but I hate grocery shopping enough that I tell myself if I eat more than one pack, I won't have one for tomorrow night. It's evenings when I crave sweets.

They are so pretty, too!! Sigh........ Ok I gotta get a hold on myself. Just think I will look so much better when I loose the donuts around my waist....and legs....and arms....and neck. Ok I'm better now!

My 13 yr old daughter had a slumber party this weekend and I bought a dozen and a half of those pretty little things! They are evil! I think they were lying in their box taughting me! I ignored them though and my double chin thanks me!

The band didn't stop the cravings I did. I was so ready for the weight loss and to finally be successful (losing ), I followed every detail my Dr told me to, to the letter. No white sugar, bread, rice, pasta, potatoes or soda. The band will not stop sweets and all the things that are "bad" for you from going down HONESTLY the things we need the least are easiest to eat. I wish someone had told me before I still would have gotten the band because I "know" it is the best & safest way to go but I would have been forewarned. If you really are ready to lose the weight and committed you can do it and be successful. I have been and I'm proud to say the lap-band has been a wonderful tool. It can't work by itself but alot of prayer and commitment on your part will absolutely get you the results you are seeking. I have lost 121lbs. to date and couldn't be healthier. (My happiness comes from within.) If you know that you can and will do it!!