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Hi Willow, Congratulations on your band, and your progress! I just had the surgery last Friday (5/11). So far everything has been great - maybe a little daunting - but great. I can totally relate to what you're saying. Sorta like "buyers remorse". I saw a pizza Hut commercial yesterday, and for a few minutes I had this panicky feeling that I want this thing off my stomach. I want to eat 2 or 3 pieces of pizza (or 4 or 5). I wanna order Chinese food! These emotions are normal. It's our old emotions trying to pull us back into the false safety and comfort of too much food - whenever we want it, and however much we want! It doesn't feel good to try and change what we're used to, even though we know our lives depend on that change. Sit with the feelings for awhile, then let them move on. They will. We're taking control of our health and our lives - and once that sinks in it WILL FEEL GREAT! Best of luck to you. Keep in touch!

Hi Everyone, I was really glad to find this site. Lots of experiences and support on here! I started the lapband process last May (2006). First seminar was in November. Screenings started in December, but were kind of sidelined by the SNOWSTORMS here in Denver. Finished the screenings end of Feb. 2007. Am continuing some really awesome therapy and group sessions at the Eating Disorder Center of Denver - to get to the emotional/mental part of it all. Had my band surgery a week ago today (May 11). All went great. No bad effects of any kind. My surgeon is Dr. Michael Snyder, Denver Bariatrics. He and his staff are wonderful, accessible, supportive, thorough. I would recommend them to anyone without hesitation. I'm down 18 lbs. 102 to go. One step at a time!