texasgrannycat

Hello, all. I hope I'm posting this right. I'm looking into having the lapband surgery done after the first of the year. I'm an insulin-dependent diabetic, have had 10 stents put in over the past two years and need to lose at least 60 pounds. I'm just in the "gaining information" stage. Cathy in Texas

Thanks for the reply. Another question I have is, about how long does it take most people to recuperate enough from the surgery to go back to work? This group is really helping me make a good decision regarding this. Again, thanks so much. Cathy in Texas

I can already tell this group is rich in information and compassion, both of which I need. I was just wondering if any of you had any problems actually missing being able to stuff yourself. I know this sounds like a silly question, but I really love to eat. I quit smoking back in 1999. Never thought I would or could, but had to because of medical reasons, so I guess it has become another case of medical necessity driving me to change my eating lifestyle. I'm just curious about the psychology of it all????? Thanks again for your help! Cathy in Texas

Thanks to everyone that welcomed me on board! Regarding the message about the group meeting in Denton, I'm in the Ft. Worth area and Denton would not be that far for me to drive. Unfortunately, I have plans for New Years Eve and Day, spending time with my daughter and her twins, but perhaps at a later meeting? I've read quite a few posts and am both encouraged by what I read and more confused than ever. That's just me, though. I have to mull over and digest all the information before I make what I consider to be a very life-changing decision. Thanks again. Cathy in Texas