Hi All,

My name is Maxx (I'm a woman). I am 45 years old and am in the process of being approved for the lap band surgery. I am really looking forward to losing weight and reclaiming my health and vitality. I am frightened however. I am afraid that I have ruined my metabolism and will not be able to lose any weight. It seems that I eat very little now to try to maintain and not gain (though that does not work). My BMI is 44 so I am morbidly obese. I have been on Optifast 2 times and have lost a lot of weight and feel that that is the reason I will not be able to lose. I know it seems silly but I am desperate. I do not suffer from depressions but majorly am anxious and stress out about my weight all of the time. I am looking for some encouragement and feedback from this community and support as I go through this process.

Smiles,

Maxx

You go Girl!!! You will be able to do it. My name is art, I just got the encouragement I needed yesterday when the Dr. at the VA Hospital said she would recommend me for the LB procedure if I can lose 5% of my 333 lbs. Heck yes I can, she scheduled me to meet with the dietician right away and I have a follow up appointment with the dietician on 2-4-09. I am on track. My fear is my love affair with food - - Will I have to fight it all the way to 140 lbs? Be encouraged. art, a friend of Jesus.

Edited January 28, 200917 yr by GordoNoMore
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