Hey everyone,

Today is my first post however I've been lurking for quite some time. I have been approved but I probably want have surgery until May (my choice). I have mixed emotions about this but I think that is the norm. Just want to say hello and wish me well on my decision.

Edited February 26, 200917 yr by naynayto2
did'nt finish

Congrats on starting the process to be banded. It is the best thing I ever did for myself. I also had cold feet but as soon as I started to see that scale go down I never regretted it. I hope everything works out well, and this site is great if you are looking for support.

hi Deb & welcome, its the best thing i did too, dont regret a thing, its great seeing the weight come off, though you do have to work with it, remember its a tool & not a magic wand, but work hard & the results will pay off

I also had mixed emotions in the beginning, but I don't regret a thing about it now. It is the best decision I ever made.

Good luck with everything! Just curious, why did you chose May as "the month?"

HeatherO

My son is in school (laid off work) and my daughter-in-law works full-time and I keep my granddaugher (9 months) part-time and she would be over my weight limit. So my son will be out for the summer for about a month and I think it will work out better for me because I'm also going to have a hernia repair so I probably will be on a weight limit for a least a month I guess. I was really hoping to have it done in March during AEA but that is only a week and she weights about 18 lbs and not walking either so their is know way around not lifting her.

Sorry the reply was so long.

Naynay2,

I had mixed emotions too. I would go from being excited to talking myself out of it altogether. The best thing I did was use this website as a tool. I read postings on the topics I was most concerned about and made my decision to go ahead with my procedure in May. The thread that has personally helped me the most was the "share ideas, what did you have to eat today" posts. It helped me realize that you can still actually eat foods you love, just modified into healthier versions and much less of it, which I was fine with. Many of us have restricted ourselves so much more in our past efforts to lose weight difference is, this time we have the right tool in place to accomplish it..! Good luck on whatever you decide to do! God bless

HeatherO

My son is in school (laid off work) and my daughter-in-law works full-time and I keep my granddaugher (9 months) part-time and she would be over my weight limit. So my son will be out for the summer for about a month and I think it will work out better for me because I'm also going to have a hernia repair so I probably will be on a weight limit for a least a month I guess. I was really hoping to have it done in March during AEA but that is only a week and she weights about 18 lbs and not walking either so their is know way around not lifting her.

That makes perfect sense and is a good reason. 18 pounds is a lot to be picking up right after surgery and there is no way around it at 9 months in age. :0)

A two month delay isn't really going to make a difference in the long run. This is a change for a lifetime and 2 months is next to nothing when you look at the years of healthier living ahead.

Not to mention you might need all the extra energy you will have after losing weight once your grandbaby starts running amuck, lol.

Thanks everyone for your encouragement.

I'm pretty sure I"ll have the surgery unless the good Lord has a different plan. Thanks again.

It is normal to have mixed emotions. Good luck with your journey and welcome to LBT!