Hello, as you can tell by my photo i am so happy to be obese!!!!!NOT!!!!!!!!! I am currently waiting for August to come so I can have my surgery, I am scared though. I figure that the benefits must hopefully outweigh the risks. I just want to be happy and I want my family to be proud of me. I want to be able to play with my beautiful children instead of watching from the sidelines, I want to get of the zoloft and start living. Reading all of your blogs has given me a better real world understanding of what to expect and the courage to follow through. Thankyou. xxxxxxxxxxxx:unsure:

good luck to you!

Thankyou!!!!!!!!!! And to you!!!!!!!!!!!

Good luck and I hope this all works out for you. As you consider the risks of the procedure vs the benefits to your life and health please also consider the risks you are taking by continuing to be heavy. Of course diabetes, cancer, heart disease which could take you away from your children prematurely but also the negative feelings you probably have about yourself that are taking you away from your chilren right now. Do you know what I mean? Like I think how can I be the best Mom if I cant go hiking or even enjoy myself at one of my daughter's functions because I am so miserable and self-conscious about how I look! There are so many people here who will be right with you every day for support if you decide to do it!...Cali

I was banded on 3/30. The emotions that you go through before the surgery are overwhelming at times. I was so excited one minute and scared to death the next. Something that you have to decide on is "Am I doing this for myself for for someone else?" Once I decided this was for me, I began to get my emotions under control. I also had to do some soul searching. I was totally addicted to food. It had become by idol. You know, it's a love/hate relationship. I am still struggling with the "head hunger" and thoughts of going out with friends on Saturday night. But I know in the long run, the lapband is the best solution for "ME." You will do fine. Keep reassuring yourself of your future. Best of luck to you! God Bless!

Long time no blog!! I am doing so well, I exercise for an hour everyday and am consistently losing weight and I haven't even had the band filled yet (my wound took forever to heal!!). I have so much more energy and now people are starting to comment on how much weight I have lost, which is around thirty kilos at present, nearly half way already!!! My future is looking brighter everyday!! xx