Although I haven't been banded, I attended my first support group meeting yesterday. The people there were amazing and gave me so much confidence that I'm making the right choice. I decided that it is full speed ahead!

My first doctor's visit is next Tuesday and honestly, I can't wait! I know that there are going to be frustrations and struggles. And I certainly know that not everyday is going to be rainbows and daisies. However, I will be DOING something. I am ready.

Since I'm self-pay, I wonder how soon I will be able to do it. I will certainly do anything that my doctor requires or suggests, but I suspect I won't have to go through months of anything like some insurances require.

I'm looking forward to meeting with the nutritionist. On every diet I've had, my goal was to figure out how I could eat as much as possible with the diet's calorie/fat/point/etc. limitation because I was always SO hungry. It is almost unreal to think that I would be able to eat a child's portion lunch and be satisfied. I have to reprogram my entire mindset!!

I've started the small bite and chewing process now. It is quite a bit harder than I thought, but I think it will help me to practice.

I'm crossing my fingers that I found out WHEN on Tuesday!!

Congratulations! I hope you get a date soon and that this is everything you expect it to be.

Well done.... You will get there.... small steps and hopefully all will go well.

WHAT?!! Haven't you seen the pictures of Bandlandia?!!

Sorry, I couldn't resisit...

You're going to do great! I'm sure it will move fast for you and you do have NO HUNGER to look forward to...can't tell you how many diets I've been on...starving the entire time! Good luck next week! -BG

Thank you all for your words of encouragement! This site is really keeping me motivated!