When i heard these words i almost felt my brain rattle in my head!

Reality is its going to take a long time to get use to the changes of lap band (should i get approval) not only the physical dinner out or lunch out with the girls, but the mental attitude that got me in this horrid position in the first place. I am scared of such an abrupt change in lifestyle, but it WILL be a very big insperation and reminder to.... stop eating the crapppp. stoppit!!! jussssst stoppppitttttt. such simple words....such a massive concept..... pffft. did someone say **massive**

About a month after getting banded I went to a dinner theatre with a couple of girlfriends. There was a buffet. Not only was I able to eat just fine, my friends didn't know I had the lapband and couldn't tell from that meal.

Eating buffet is okay...it is just the old style of eating buffest. Eat to get your money's worth. You won't. It will be a lot of money for a little food, but that is okay. It is just a frame of mind.

My hardest part was thinking to go out and have fun HAD to include a ton of unhealthy food. Six months and 98lbs later I still work at it, but it is easier.

You can do this. It took about 3 months for it to become a lifestyle....but you can do it!