Hi -

I am new here and am happy to have found this site. I have been overweight my entire life and done it all! 95% of the diets failed and the 5% that didn't I struggled to keep the weight off. My BMI is 33 and have found a surgeon who performs at this BMI. I have my consult next Wed. and since I am paying cash understand that it can happen much sooner. I look forward to be active and learning all that I can!

I too have done all the diets (multiple times.) The band has been a wonderful tool for me. I was banded 5/21/08 and have lost 41 lbs so far with no weighing/measuring/counting of foods, other when I was first on liquids/mushies. I eat more like a normal person now!

It has not been an effortless journey by any means. The biggest challenge for me is recognizing "head hunger" versus real hunger. Also remembering to make good food choices.

Best wishes to you! This website is a great resource.