I'm 2 days post surgical. I feel pretty good, other than the pain in my shoulder from the gas. But, I am worried that I made a bad choice. I read horror stories on this website. Not losing weight, band removed, I can't help but think this was a silly choice of weight loss help. Anyone with positive results let me know.:eek:I am worried.

Hey, your like me, kinda back and forth on the whole thing. Well you made the hardest descsion and that was to help yourself and you followed through with it. now you can look back in the rear view mirror and watch as you change your life. there is no turning back now, its done. I wish i was in the car with you, what i mean is that i dont have my band yet and it seams like one day i am all ready and then the next im thinking i should just buy a treadmill and lose it that way, i wont though, and that is why i must get the band like you because i can feel my life passing and if i wait my best years will run through my fingers and be lost. You did the thing. Don't be scared about your future everything will turn out fine. And thats not to say that everyday will be roses

but you did the right thing.

Hi:

I don't know your personal circumstances, but I can share mine. In April 2007 I weighed 324 pounds and I was exhausted all the time and my feet hurt with every step that I took. I was so tired of being that big. I did a modified weight watchers diet prior to my July 2007 surgery. Since then I've become a new person. I am active. I have more energy than I've had since I was in my 20's (I'm 49 years old now). My feet never hurt. I honestly feel like I'm about 20 years younger. I love my band. I've had a few bumps along the way, but I only have one regret. I wish I'd heard about it sooner so that I could have taken off the excess weight sooner.

This morning I weighed 176. I wear a size 12 and I feel great! I may never hit my goal of 170, but I'm at my goal size.

Try to focus on the positive. Best wishes to you.

Sue