Have the courage of your convictions and remember why you started this journey in the first place.

Be kind to yourself and your band when it is fitted and it will be less likely that anything will go wrong. Think of the benefits it will give you.

I am due to be banded on the 17th and can't wait. My surgeon didn't make me do a liquid diet but i am on a two week very low cal, low fat diet and i have lost 6lb in 6 days - that has made me feel great and KNOW i am doing the right thing.

Stay positive.

Am happy to buddy up with you if you wish on here (i am from England). Send me a friend request if you'd like.

Good luck

Sonny- t- p xxx

Brina I was banded 11/23/9 and have lost 121 lbs and have 5 lbs left. I would do this over again in a heart beat!! My best advice to you is that you have to be completely ready before you go thru with this!!! This is a lifetime commitment. I believe people feel they have to post their nightmares because they want to makes sure that everyone knows that not every PERSON has perfect days 7 days a week. If you do not eat the right foods, take small bites and eat slowly then it will cause you to slim..it is just a fact. For those who chose to not follow the rules like ...they refuse to quit smoking..they will (or the risk is very high) to develop ulcers...it is a proven fact. The only thing I had to keep reminding myself is that I cant eat in a hurry. The ONLY food I cannot eat is pizza, Doritos and bread..I eat everything else in small portions without any problems. I also would love to be friends with you and would love to help you through this! I think having a positive attitude plays a major part in getting you through this as well!! Take care!!

Brina I will be banded on oct.18 I am thankful the other bandsters blog about sliming & other stuff so if it should happen to me at least I know what to expect, I wanted to know the good & bad & it has helped me I now know I can't eat fast or over eat WE ARE BLESSED LET'S DO THIS so we can school the newbies next year this time.