I came across some positive sayings that is helping me with my journey, in the process to get banded late july, see the doc and dietician july 2.

"RULE YOUR MIND OR IT WILL RULE YOU"

"ITS NOT WHETHER YOU GET KNOCKED DOWN, ITS WHETHER YOU GET UP"-vince lombardi

"INSTEAD OF GIVING MYSELF REASON WHY I CANT, I GIVE MYSELF REASON I CAN"

just some quotes that i tell myself that help get through the day, this world likes to drag you down, be overweight exct.. with all the food ads, fast food chains, doughnut shops, pizza ;all about the money and they dont care what happens to you. I am 6-3 355 and had enough how i feel, I am ready to make change and live healthy for myself and family. Every man on here that has lost weight is in inspiration to me, because i know it can be a struggle and you all are great examples that it can be done. The best of luck with your journeys and will be right behind you.

Coondawg

Of all the processes toward getting banded I enjoyed visiting the dietitian two months before my surgery. She open my eyes to how I had a destructive way of eating and realizing that I needed to change. I also met with a dietitian the week before just to get the information burned into my memory.

Knowing that the band is just one of the tools toward weight-loss and not depending solely on the band is a key. Making good choices is also a very positive.