livingmydream

No, you are not alone. Three days ago I decided I need to get real with myself. I need to learn how to manage my life NOW. My banding date is June 17, but I rationalized that I need to get started on this journey now instead of "later." Why? Because as you and I both know, with us, "later" never comes. That's why we are in this boat. I decided to forgive myself for past and move forward. I am working on eating like I will eat when I get banded. Maybe this will work for you. Good luck and start now.

I am about four weeks out from my banding. I am really intrigued by those who think the band will be some sort of a magic bullet. Every great once in a while I read a post by someone who doesn't sugar-coat it and makes the point that this is all what WE decide to make of it. Sure, there will be hard times and disappointments in our experiences, but the bottom line is that we have to decide that we are worthy of being healthy and fit. And, at what cost? Giving up some type of unhealthy food? Not giving into pressure because others are eating? Are those things worth us not being able to be healthy? I have decided to start my life over and even though I am not banded yet, I need to start living as if I am. I need to remember that this is not a miracle device - that I am still in charge of making choices about what I eat. I want to always remember that nothing tastes as good as healthy feels!

So happy for you! You will succeed! Best wishes on a speedy recovery and healthy weight loss!

Getting my banding on June 17! Couldn't be more excited and I totally agree with ttyn...starting the second half of my life...so true!

I feel for you. While I do have a surgery date, I feel like I have completely lost all self-control and desire to help myself lose even a little weight before the procedure! I also feel depressed and unmotivated, I guess just knowing that I am biding time (???). This is so unlike me, too. Maybe we can help each other.

Happy thoughts are going your way. i will be in the same place on June 16 (my surgery date is June 17). I know I will be excited and nervous at the same time. I wish you all the best!

Mine is June 17 and I am excited as well to get this done! Good luck with your procedure and future goals!

Does anyone know if you are required to do the preop liquid even if you lose weight prior to getting banded? My doctor's office said that most people lose a minimum of ten pounds prior to surgery on the liquid diet. Has anyone out there lost weight on their own and not had to do the liquid diet pre-surgery? I was just curious.

Interesting...thank you so much for the insight. I didn't realize that.

I just received notice that my insurance approved my banding and I am anxiously awaiting June 17 to have my procedure. I have been reading many posts from those who have experienced the gamut of emotions that come with this surgery. I am experiencing elation and hope right now. I know this is not a miracle and that I will still struggle with challenging times, but I am excited to embark on this exciting adventure and finally begin living intentionally. I love the thought of doing that...not going through the motions of life, but truly living.