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No problem! Anytime

Dun dun dun... we may never know

I have yet to go to any support groups. I've joined this website and that's about as far as its gone for now. I think there is going to be negatives where ever you go. But I honestly assume the majority of the ones who have failed are the ones going to support groups, the successful ones are too busy out there enjoying their lives. I too do not want to fail at losing weight again, who does? But I know that it's going to take a lot of work, more work than all the diets I've been on combined together. I think some people forget that the lapband is a tool and not a miracle. I believe that some people think they can get the lapband and continue their poor eating habits and still lose weight? Which is not the case. It's not going to do the work for you, only help you. Don't let other peoples failures hinder your choice to take control of your life. I think support groups are good to a certain extent but hearing the success stories is what you really need. That's what has helped me. I read about people who have lost their excess weight and those who have got a second chance at life... those are what keep me motivated. Stay positive, you control your success. Not statistics and certainly not anyone elses mistakes. We got this!

Very exciting! Thank you and you too

Woooo!

Very exciting!

That's so excited! You'll have to let us know what day it's going to be!

I can't say I've dealt with snarkiness on this site. Majority of people seem to be supportive and very knowledgeable of the things to come. As far as personal life goes, I haven't placed restrictions on who I'm telling. My closest friends, family, co-workers, and boss knows... simply because I think having that additional support, especially at the place where I spend 40 hours a week

I really enjoyed reading this. So much of what you say holds a lot of truth. If I had a dollar for every time I was discriminated against I'd have a million + dollars. In my 23 years of existence I've been ridiculed, judge, laughed at, whispered about, and stared at by almost every stranger I've encountered. Whether it be at the grocery store where a child looked to his mother and said "she's fat" or at a restaurant where the guy running the register points at you while whispering to his co-workers... someone asked "how do you know they were talking about you"?... without ever hearing it with your ears, with your eyes you can see the disgust and the instant judgement being placed on you. I have yet to receive my surgery but I can only imagine how differently everyone around you treats you... sad really

I saw the surgeon on the 20th, it was sent to the insurance company on the 24th and I got a call on the 27th saying I got the approval! Exciting indeed

With a month until surgery I'm feeling somewhat overwhelmed. Cardio appointment, surgical clearance appointment, lab work appointment, 2 hour pre surgery informational thingy... also the pre surgery diet. 500-600 calories... I just feel a rush of emotions about it all. The excited emotion always comes out on top! Although, I do wonder/worry how it'll all pan out. Advice and tips are welcome and appreciated. How do you all woosaaa when feeling overwhelmed? I know looking to the future and the end goal is worth all the stress in the world... it is just cloudy getting there.

That is very exciting! It's good to know I'm not alone im my feelings. And congrats on the weight loss... I'm ready for loose pants!

I agree! I'm very excited

I'm scheduled for June 5th! Glad to have some buddies in this journey

Oops, you may have been referring to the 11th? That's a good day also lol

Oh wow! It's going to be a good day that June 5th!

I think that's a normal reaction. I'm not there quite yet, but I believe when I look back on old pictures I'll feel a rush of emotions

Ahh very exciting! And stressful. I got my packet of information today about pre surgery. I'm nervous.

Congrats!

Congratulations! My surgery is scheduled for June 5th! yayyy!

That is very exciting! Congrats to you. I was at work when I got the call so no.jumping up and down but I did cry. Happy tears. I'm fairly new also but I think ya got the hang of it