I was going to wait to join until after I was banded but I thought hey.. why not join the fun now! I am nervous about the upcoming surgery and I have all the normal concerns.. Also the life change seems so drastic.. I have been reading a lot and some bandsters have scared the crud out of me.. But I guess in the end I would like to know is is worth it? does your weightloss and ability to do new things out weigh the troubles?

I am looking forward to being more active and keeping up with my husband and 9 month old! Or maybe I can even beat him in a race!

Welcome New2me!

If I had to redo this surgery 10 times again I would. The band is such a blessing... Once you're at that sweet spot food isn't a part of your life like it was before. I rarely ever even feel a hunger pain so I never have to say I am starving! I get full on 1/2 a cup and I have 100 times more energy.

You will have a whole new outlook and you will be passing them in races in no time I promise :biggrin:

I went from the couch to 13 miles a day on a bike and or a 3mile jog/walk.

You can do it :thumbup: Good luck with your surgery.

P.S. I joined the forums 7 months before my surgery lol