Hi everyone,
To respond to the question earlier...I am also an elementary school counselor. However I am currently an at home mom for my two small children. I told Jennifer in a private message that I have decided to let all family members know about my surgery. I am careful about which friends I tell. Some I have decided to answer very similarly to what some of you posted...that I am eating a lot less and exercising!! It just depends on who I think will support me and who I think will judge me harshly! I guess we all are faced with those determinations of the people in our life.
I think the lap band is turning out to be an amazing behavior modification tool! I used to crave breads and carbs. Now that I have had two fills, my band won't let me indulge in these old favorites. I find myself every once in a while looking at a cinnamon roll or a slice of thick crusted pizza and what flashes through my mind is PAIN rather than anticipation!! Every day it becomes more and more easy to want better foods!! Thank heavens for the band!!!! I really think this is going to work this time around!
Good luck everyone,
Tanna
4-23-03
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