Tired of being Tired

I am getting my band tomorrow and am trying my hardest to be excited but honestly I'm having trouble. It took me a few days to realize why I wasn't excited and today it finally hit me....I'm not nervous about the procedure (I've had surgery with my dr. before and trust him) I'm nervous that I won't have the self control to do this. I'm nervous because I'm sitting here fasting (Clear liquids only all day today) and all I want is a sandwich and that worries me. I'm trying really hard to focus on what the results can be. Earlier today I went online and found pictures of all the things I want but can't have because of my weight (ex: knee high boots, a flattering trench coat, a Bracelet I LOVE but it can't fit around my wrist). So I can only tell you that I'm not super excited but I know that I don't regret my decision...I'm just not jumping up and down about it. I hope to get there the first time I hit a new goal....That will be a very exciting moment for me. I wish you the best of luck!!

So, I stepped on the scale this morning and boy was I surprised. I have lost a total of 26# since my first visit with Dr. McDowell (7/20/11). Can I just say this man is AMAZING. I am so happy I did this. I put on jeans today that I have not worn in more than 9 months. I am so happy with my band. I withstood both Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream and Krispy Kreme donuts this week at work. And the scale rewarded me. As did my closet of Multiple sizes. Time to Celebrate. Think I'll have a Protein Shake.

She's actually out of line and potentially going against hospital policy to go off on you like that. You really should consider filing a formal complaint about it. It's that kind of bullying that causes people to second guess themselves and make poor decisions.

I know EXACTLY how you feel! My surgery is this wednesday and I'm still wondering if I should go through with it! Like you, I was SO focused on doing what I was supposed to do to get it( the nut. visits, eating right, ALL the doctors visits..) and DETERMINED to get the band, that when I finally got approved-I freaked! I've lost 20 pounds.on my own in the past two 1/2 months, so I too had the thought that if I could do it without it, why..?? But then I think of all the times I lost-only to regain-MORE...
So, I feel ya...

I wasnt expecting this rush of emotions after i got my ins approval. Before, when i was trying to get approved i was just so focused on that. But now, i guess im like oh crap! This is happening. I have never doubted this til now and ive been researching this since last nov with my first with dr in late feb. Can i do this? Have i exhausted all my other options? What if i regret this? What if something happens to me? I was having these feelings, then i had my nut appt and he said that my soda aka liquid calories and emotional eating will not be controlled by the band. I guess i started doubting myself more after that appt. I am prepared to give up sodas. Forever. I am addicted to them and know i can no longer have them. But the emotions, the head hunger, am i prepared for that? I dont expect the band to do the work for me. This isnt magic. I get that. I feel like i understand everything, have researched, etc. But yet, still have doubts.

I'm petrified of failing and gaining the weight back. I know somone on here had a quote that has stuck with me: food doesnt taste as good as skinny feels. And it is soooo true!!

A lot of times if you are drinking to much Fluid, the scale won't move. I know it's hot so stay hydrated for sure. But way a gallon of Water on the scale, and see what it tells you. So if you have a tendency to retain Water like I do. I make sure I take a water pill daily. It helps get rid of the stored Fluid, so when I drink, I don't see a 6lb. gain or whatever usually around 10lbs.
So I take what my Dr. gave me, and do my part, and I see a loss. Not much,, but it's not a gain.
If you retain water, you might want to talk to your PCP, and they can check easily, and see if that's the case, and do something for it.
I got weighed at her office today, and dropped 6lbs in almost 4 weeks. So,,, I'll take it !
My Turtle is movin!.

I think everyone goes thru this feeling. I felt like I was going to be the only person to spend 10000 and not lose any weight. But I think that motivates me alot too, I spent 10000 and I am gonna lose weight. no matter what. I have 4 more lbs and I am 1/2 way to my goal. I dont think thats to bad for 13 weeks!
you will do great!

As long as you stick to a certain amount of calories a day ! you don't have to worry. Sure there's time you will stop losing weight, but you will lose inches instead. "THAT TO ME IS BETTER THEN POUNDS ANY DAY !" I do between 800-1200 calories daily. now that's not much, BUT ! When you are banded, and you start getting fills, "IT COULD TAKE A FEW FILLS" you begin to lose your appetite. So not hungry, 1000 calories a day, results,,,
WEIGHT LOSS ! Plus you will get into exercising or walking the dog, or house work too. This all helps take the weight off.
Just remember,,, this is a s l o w go, so be patient.
You need a good Protein shake. Don't buy whey! It can be fattening. Also, the mall stores are pricey. Shop on line, and look around. If your having a hard time? just google the name of the product, then look at the prices on each site. Go with the cheapest.
Hope this helps take the edge of failing.
It doesn't matter how you get there, just as long as you arrive !
Shirley.