Ok, so I think this thread might be somewhat controversial, because I know a lot of people on here hate everything about being fat. I respect that, and I'm with you. That being said, I noticed that a lot of the women on here are wonderfully funny, smart and damn interesting!

I'm not saying that our personalities are established by our weight, but I think that at least in my case I've had to "make up for" being the "fat girl" in other ways in my life. I don't think it was a conscious thing at all, but I think I purposely developed those aspects of my personality to try to prove my self worth.

So what am I getting at? These are all really good qualities that I probably would not have if not for being fat. I often think about what I would be like if I had grown up skinny, and I'm pretty sure that although it would have had its benefits, I would not be the well-rounded (no pun intended.. ha ha) person that I am today.

So lucky me for having lap-band! I'm going to have the trifecta: beauty, brains and personality! Did I mention I'll be healthy too? So tell me what you guys think. Do you have anything positive to say about your experience being overweight?

Greytz:

No worries! I think we are on the same page now Anyway, that's the great thing about this forum, we're a bunch of very different people with vastly different experiences who've come together for a common goal.

Nanook:

Good to hear you're losing weight (finally, right). I'm so sorry about your complications, but I'm glad that you're on this board so others can see that this surgery is not without its risks.

Thanks Abbypoo,

And the best of luck to you too, you seem to have a good attitude and I'm sure will do wonderfully!! Nancy.