Pre-op diet sucks, but it works! I am down 14 pounds and can feel my ribs again. Laying down of course, but hay it's progress. I have been sick, and today I woke up feeling worse. This makes me vervous as I read a post about someone having to postpone surgery b/c of being sick. I am really excited to get this going! The last 2 days I have been kinda sad. I found out I did not have the support I thought I had. My middle son brought over a cheesecake from Kings Hawaian. He has never done this before. Anyways I am being good as I was tempted to at least snatch a strawberry, but I knew that would lead to disaster. As they sat around eating, and commenting how delicious it was, my lap band came up. They mentioned about how they think its the lazy way out, and how eating healthy and exercise is all a person needs and so on and so on.:confused: Really are these the same people who saw me try this a million times. Needless to say they dont have a weight problem. As they were talking and I was feeling so betrayed, I started thinking about this forum and how everyone is so helpful, and compasionet. I remembered I am not alone, and most of all I am not crazy, or week. I am so thankful for everyone who post thier feelings, and experiences. I'm thankful I have a place to turn to and people who understand. Because of this, I am able to focus on the positive. As I am writting this I have just decided I will not be sick, or nervous, ok just a little nervous. the point is I am focusing on the positive. 2 more days until I am banded. I will be thinking about my fellow April 29th bandbuddies as well, we can do this!!!!:biggrin:

Hey there. I was really moved by your post. I just joined about half an hour ago, and am scheduled to be banded on May 21st. I have not told certain people in my life.. for truly the same reason. People say it's the easy way out, but they don't understand how much you are changing behaviors and habits by going through with the procedure. My entire relationship with food will now change, forever. That is not an easy step to take. Good luck with your surgery, and please keep me posted on how you are doing!

People are very afraid of change. I bet you always put your family first and now you are actually taking control of yourself, putting yourself first and they are scared. Having surgery to help us lose weight is anything but the easy way out. We will have to work very hard not to slip back into old habits. If the people who were eating cake in front of you aren't supportive, find other people who will be. This is a huge step - take it and don't look back. My banding will be on June 21st, so I will be thinking about you on your magical day. Feel better and let us know how you are doing.

I get banded on may 4th and I joined here today. I too have had people ask me why I can't just diet and think i am lazy. I've been trying diet after diet for years and always gain it back. then, there are all my friends at work and my wonderful parents who are in my corner and rooting for me every step of the way and I know I can count on them. It wont be easy and come holiday time I know I am going to want my mom's Kentucky Derby Pie. I know they will help me and keep me on track.

Just keep on smiling and know that soon you will have a tool to help you on your journey and the end results will all be worth it.

The only way this would be the "lazy" way, is if u tried nothing else... we all have tried everything under the sun, personally - ive done it all, bought it all, lost it all and gained it all back, and thensome. Good luck on ur upcoming surgery - maybe you can have your family come to this website to see how positive it is and im sure t hey will come around. In the mean time - BAN the Cheesecake from ur house... Good Luck!!!!!!