Anyone almost do the band. After the researching and information and Drs visits did anyone decide NOT to go thru with banding and still succeed in losing weight?

If so, how long did it take until you changed your mind and went for the banding?

II was pro-banding, but once I realized all the long-term complications I decided to make one final push to do it on my own. So now I'm controlling portions, keeping a diet diary, and exercising 30 minutes per day.

Ironically enough, it was visiting this site that gave me the courage and the tools to lose weight even though I decided not to get a band right now. I've found tons of inspiration and great tips so I'm totally still lurking even if I am a poseur!! A poseur who's losing 2# per week!!!

How are you doing Riotgrrl?

Can you share some of your secrets?

I am having serious second thoughts now.

I've lost almost 40 pounds since researching the band and am thinking I can do this myself. Just afraid of another failure.

Susan