:whoo:Hey, I would love to hear your stories about how the band is changing your life.

I was banded on Oct 4th, and I must tell you all this:

I was nervous, anxious, and afraid to move forward at times with my decision to get help/banded. I look back on the past few days and realize that I have incredible courage. I am strong, I love myself enough to initiate change. On day 5 I noticed a diference in my outlook, and it gets better by the hour. I am not captive to cravings or imprisoned by by eating choices. I am free to chose, to expect the best and to create a whole new lifestyle. I have more control than I ever dared to realize. I have been given this "gift" of a band that will assist in the changes before me. From fear to excitement ...imagine weeks, months...years from now. I have an opportunity of a life time, right now. The decisions I make, the correcting of my behavior and the new thought process will allow me to take this far into the future. I have forgiven myself for the damage done, I have asked forgiveness of family members and friends who have put up with my moods, depression and bad example of how to handle life's issues. They have forgiven me. I am open to new things. I no longer view surgery as a risk....but as a wonderful part of my life's journey. I will vow to work it, because it works if you work it. I will not be perfect, but I will know the difference, and I will have hope this time. Be brave, be strong, do it justice and live this life right now!

YES! I love your outlook! Very empowering. You are FREE :messenger3: of the chains of eating addiction that held you back. New life now! Congratulations!

thats great,, i felt the same... good luck YOU CAN do it!!! it gets better everyday...

Shermy58- We totally need to be buddies...this is exactly how I feel. It is so refreshing to find someone who has the same positive energy I do. I just putting it out there to anyone else too...if you feel the same way as Shermy58 and I do please PM and we can be LB buddies!

shermy58- hallelujah sista! :clap2:

Amy- how did I know you would have that same positive attitude!:bounce:

I love that you are back Carrot!:love:

Are you feeling any better yet?

Amy- yep, I am back and kickin! This train is on it's way to skinnyville. Anyone else want on?

:Banane35::Banane48::Banane08::Banane10:

ME ME ME!!! I want on!!! LOL Just need a surgeon and a band and I'll be ready to go!! LOL will be ridin' with you tomorrow Carrot!! See you then!!

I'm right there with you. Can't sleep this morning (imagine that) but I am no longer questioning my decision. I know what I will be doing today (or what Dr Myers will be doing) will change my life for the better!

All aboard !!!

Me as well!! I know I want this and need this. I had two people question me today and ask me if this is really what I wanted. It is and I am in very capable hands with Dr. Fox. Let us know how you are doing tomorrow if you can TOPDOWNBUG. I will try as well.

Ps I am glad there is someone else here this late or early...LOL whatever it is!

Melissa - I won't be able to be online tomorrow/today (well, TUESDAY) because I have to spend the night at the hospital. But as soon as I get my (shrinking) rear end in the door here at home on Wed, I'll get online and tell my story. I know it will be a positive one because even if there is pain or whatever - as long as I get that band on - I'll be starting on my way to healthier and more active/enjoyable life. I'm not sitting on my couch - watching tv alone - anymore !!!

I'm going back to bed now.. try to get a couple more hours of sleep. All of you 16th-ers are in my thoughts and prayers.

:Banane35:

Bye bye for me too. Gonna go to sleep I HOPE

Best of luck to you both (Melissa & Topdownbug). You will soon be on your train to skinnyville!!!

Melissa and Topdown we are all with you! Hope you are banded now and feeling wonderful....all the best to you always..............

Melissa and topdownbug- heal up and we are going on our skinny adventure. Let us know how you did when you feel up to it. Thinking of you today....