Hey Friends of Bill W,

I am very new to all this and what a relief to see that not only can I talk to people who have experanice in having the Lap Band surg, but also who are in recovery!! Love how God works!!! As you can see I am looking into talking to my doc about the surgery but I wanted to get more info, especially from people who have had the surgery. But as an Alcoholic, my commitee is running crazy. Im in fear and have come to the realization that not only was alcohol my best friend, but so was food. And it's still around to comfort me in times of fear and crazyness. If anyone has any words of encougement, advise, "suggestions", Big Book pages, ANYTHING, that will help please feel free to post a comment, reply, or even email at cvar75@aol.com. Thanks so much to all!:thumbup:

WELCOME!! I am now going to e-mail you!!

I know for myself that i NEED OA before i get my band. I think it may be something to look in to.

I am not much of a drinker. Food is my drug of choice i think that i need to get my head issues done before i get the band. Like i said i am not a big drinker maybe have 7 or 8 drinks a year i do abuse food the way that others abuse drugs or booze. I think for me its a way to cope with things in my past that i had no cotrol over and a lot of anger that i still have.

At this point i think that i would eat around the band. I know someone who got the band and has not lost much weight after a year because this person ignores the rules starbucks frap things, ice cream and milk shakes just take longer to consume.