I am just starting my journey. I am 42 years old and have been batteling my weight for 12 years. I have tried many diets. I had some success with Atkins and Jenny Craig but gained it back within 2 years. My doctor and husband recommended surgery last summer. I am a very type A person and have accomplished most everything I've put my mind to...so why not my diet? :thumbup: In January 2009, my physician brought it up again after I spent all of December on bed rest due to 2 blown disks. I started Nutrisystem instead and agreed that if I had not made significant progress by June I would start looking into it.

So here I am...heavier than I've ever been. :sad: I have been doing research and have visited with the surgeon. I am looking at surgery in January 2010 as this is when I will be able to afford it. I have 2 questions. I really would like to hear the stories of people not happy with their results and why. The second and probably most important question, if I don't have the self control right now, what will change after surgery or how do you all manage that part?

I appreciate seeing everyone's stories. Thanks for sharing.

Best wishes to you. I have only had good feelings so I might not have any not so happy results. If I would think of one it will be easing back on to food after a fill has been the hardest part for me. I get stuck and it is my own fault. I tend to eat too darn fast and I need to slow myself down a lot....... I have made a few blogs and my history is similar to yours took me about a year to agree to this lap band. Then went in for surgery early. I have been banded 2 months and have taken off 50 pounds. I am very excited and I try to work well with my band as a tool for wt.loss. I am not under 200 lbs. yet but it is a matter of time. Good Luck and hope you have a happy journey. imaluckydog