I'm only pre-op but I have researched how much work this is going to be for me. I think you should take minute to realize how great you are and how awesome you are for taking this step to change your life. I wish you the very best and I know you will be successful in your journey. Don't let anyone bring you down - ever.

My family already knows how much work it is....and I told my husband...don't let anyone tell me how easy this is..

Like you, I must exercise everyday and watch what I eat. It is a tool but not the end all. We do put in a lot of effort. But it sure is worth it!

You are right it is a lot of hard work and that should be added to the conversation. I wish people can just give credit where credit is due!!

My sentiments exactly, it takes the same amount of struggles to lose with the LapBand, you still have to maintain and eat the right things, eat when and often and concentrate on chewing, water, vitamins, exercise. Come On this is work people, the LapBand is our TOOL Not the magic bullet!

I pick and choose who I tell about my Lap Band.. Not everyone knows, and quite frankly they do not need to know. This is not the easy way out, it's no different from any of the other weight loss programs and diets that so many go on. We have to work at it just as hard as all the others do. Family members are sometimes the hardest to receive support from.. SO YOU ROCK ON... LOVE IT!!

Easy Way Out - a phrase that makes me see red. I have never worked so hard at anything, so yes it is infuriating especially when coming from family or so-called friends. I say Jealous is a phrase that comes to mind when they say easy way out. You have done great - keep it up and let stupid things stupid people say roll off your shoulder.

I wish I would have NOT told anyone but my sisters and dad EVERYDAY! Its like we don't get credit for all the exercise or making the right food choices.