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Hi there , yes i agree not going back to old habits is the best thing , im ony 2 days into my band and i have allway said to myself , i will treat the new halthy eating habits as if i was a new born stating out for the first time , well when you think about it its kind of like that , we start on liquid move to mush then go on to the real thing right! So for me i dont want to even entertain the idea of starting bad habits. I know i had a slip up or two on the pre diet and it made it that much harder to get back on track , i just started obsessing over the food thing again , so from now on it stay on the path and do step off it !!

...and it is a first step in the right direction! We all have to start somewhere, but the important thing is continuing on this journey and seeing it through. I do understand the guilt that goes along with leaving the guys as I'm in a similar situation at work. I'm heavily relied upon and I do feel bad if I take too much time off. Well, perhaps that or I just hate coming back to several hundred emails... ha! Anyhow, many blessings to you as you begin the first step to the rest of your life. I took that step a few years ago and I don't regret a single one along the way - even the missteps!! *hugs*

Love your post, even if it is "only" your thought process. You are very well-written and articulate. I don't do as well on internet forums, although I can write formally when it is necessary. I would definitely consider taking a bit more time than you think you will need. No one is irreplaceable, and the boss' will appreciate you more for having time to miss you. Good luck on your journey!!

As with any life changing decision this one has questions as well. My goal was not to be fifty and fat. I was not a big kid and really put on weight in my late 30's and early 40's and when I turned 47 I realized I was dying a slow unnecessary death. Now at that point I could choose to continue on that path or make up my mind to make changes that where in my own best interest. Choosing to be the best you that you can, should be everyones goal, because a healthy self regard is a sign of self value and love. www.fiftynotfat.com

Glad I found the blog! I just found out that I was approved for my surgery and a tentative date and the jitters have definitely kicked into high gear. Congratulation on your success thus far. I look forward to watching your progress!

My experience with slowed weight loss is similar...frustrating and sometimes difficult to stay motivated. As my doctor told me, the band provides the slowest rate of weight loss, and 1-2 pounds a week is considered good progress. We are all individuals, so it does not help psychologically to compare yourself to others. Another consideration is that as you loose fat and build muscle, you are really making progress, it is just more difficult to see. The numbers on the scale seem stuck, but you are becoming more fit...always a good thing! Keep up the good work...you will reach your goals if you stay focused on the goal! Good luck!!

I don't know if I have any "good advice", but I might be able to put things in perspective a little. First of all, I know you want this weight to just go away fast, but I think you are doing just fine (there's always room for improvement) and you shouldn't let this get you down. Perhaps your weightloss is slower than some, but losing slower will do a lot of good things for you: you skin won't be baggy, you will have time to develop muscle tone, you will be able to adjust to the new lifestyle instead of starving yourself/just being on another "diet", and mostly importantly those that lose slower are twice as likely to keep it off as those that lose quickly with drastic measures like starving themselves. I TELL YOU ALL THIS BECAUSE THIS IS WHAT I NEED TO TELL MYSELF WHEN I FEEL LIKE I'LL GO CRAZY. I was banded november 30th and have lost 25ish lbs and wish it would go faster, but i have to realize that slow and steady wins the race. If you really want to amp things up there's always the traditional advice of playing around with calorie counting (more or less depending) and uping the exercise, but you're smart enough to figure that out so i don't want to lecture you

Why eat the things that made you overweight in the first place. Eat more protein and veggies, leave the white stuff/carbs alone or to a minimum. Just saying....

You're not supposed to have problems swallowing or problems eating bread, rice, and pasta. True some do, but that isn't a sign of not being tight enough. Many have good restriction and can still eat about anything- just smaller portions. I would suggest keeping a food journal so you can see exactly what you're eating and how much. This way you'll be able to see if maybe you're consuming too much carbs or fat. You can eat tiny amounts of food and still not lose weight if the food you're eating isn't good for you. This should help you to figure out if you need a fill, or possibly a change in diet. You may want to bring the journal to your nutritionist for pointers, too.