Hi, I was banded in Spring, 2007. Have lost 47 lbs. You will grieve about not eating the same way. I did, for sure. However, this passes. I am very happy now because the "food monkey" is finally off my back. I was miserable eating, miserable dieting...never content and ALWAYS obsessed about food. Now, I do more things that I couldn't. Like fit comfortably in an airline seat and have the seat belt fit , snorkel, wear a bathing suit and don't have people staring at me, sit in any chair, get up easily, wear clothes from Coldwater Creek and Talbots, look good in pictures, get compliments, breathe easily, don't
sweat too much, have energy! So, go ahead and grieve. Have a good cry. It will pass. Then ask yourself if you are truly happy with your life the way it is. If so, don't have the Lap Band surgery. One more thing. I had 16 people for Thanksgiving last fall. A real New England feast. The three stuffings, 22 lb. turkey, pies, veggie side dishes, the whole nine yards. I ate on a salad plate and enjoyed bits of everything. Was totally satisfied. A good lesson. You will be so happy that you have done this. Good Luck.
