I am excited but a little afraid that I would be one of the unlucky ones who have complications or even worse, don't lose any weight. I have a great Doctor, Dr. Barry Sanchez, who has a proven success history. I have only lost 15 lbs pre surgery as I broke a foot in February and have not been very active. I'm moving around now even though I am still in my boot and I can use my eliptical and health rider with that on. I am usually pretty positive but I have always had a defeatist attitude when it comes to losing weight. I've been fat for 30 years. I want this so much so I can be healthier and live a long life for my family. Good luck to everyone out there and it is nice to have this backup from you all.:thumbs_up:

:drool: I am excited but a little afraid that I would be one of the unlucky ones who have complications or even worse, don't lose any weight. I have a great Doctor, Dr. Barry Sanchez, who has a proven success history. I have only lost 15 lbs pre surgery as I broke a foot in February and have not been very active. I'm moving around now even though I am still in my boot and I can use my eliptical and health rider with that on. I am usually pretty positive but I have always had a defeatist attitude when it comes to losing weight. I've been fat for 30 years. I want this so much so I can be healthier and live a long life for my family. Good luck to everyone out there and it is nice to have this backup from you all.:frown:

Congratulation Yvonne - I remember how excited I was when I got my surgery date - It's normal to be a little afraid - but just say your prayers and everything should work out find.

The band is a great tool to help you in losing weight - You are already on the exercise mode so you got that going for you - add the new lifetime lifestyle change to eating healthy you will succeed in your goal to be healthy.

The only people who don't lose weight are the ones that don't change their eating habits, eat around their bands and don't exercise. The band does not make you lose weight - it's just a piece of plastic in your body - it does help control your portions once you get proper restriction but it does also require will power on your part - to eat healthier and exercise.

Good Luck and Congrats

Hey, Yvonne!!! I too had a defeatist attitude, but decided to let it go when I had the surgery, stop making it so difficult for myself this time and just go with it!!

It's worked! You are going to look so great by the start of summer.

Congrades Yyvone, I am also getting banded on the 23rd of April. Good luck & keep me posted on your journey. John

Thanks for the replies and for cheering me on. I am pretty sure this is the last tool that will help me to a healthier, and hopefully, longer life. Lets all keep in touch and update each other on how we are doing!!

Good Luck Yvonne, I'm in the same boat, my surgery is April 21st and I'm scared and excited at the same time. I'll keep you posted.

My prayers are with you>