darr5380

Wow, that was wonderfully put. I am scheduled for banding on Sept. 21st. I wasn't overweight as a child, highschool, or college, but once I began teaching the pounds were put on. I gained about 50 lbs in seven years which put me at 178, not good but still okay. I did invitro and with all the hormone and progesterone shots and patches and pill yikes! I gained 60 pound and have only been able to take off 30 lbs. Here is my problem, I take off 20 and put back 15 and there you have it. I have been this way for about 2.5 years and feel that I will continue here forever. My decision to band is not solely for vanity, but for future health problems. I don't have any type of health problems, but I know with age they will come if I don't take care now. I only hope that I will have much success like you.

Thanks for your response. I will certainly make better choices. Its all a mental thing and I have the rest of my life to work on it. It is interseting to read everyones trials.

Tough love, got it!!!

I'm not banded yet, so check with your doc on this one. Anyway, last week I met with my doctor and had 101 questions. Well the one that sticks out the most is the one about my band feeling tight during that time of month for us ladies. I even told my husband about it just in case i would forget and freak out. You mentioned it is that time of the month so maybe its that. Hope this helps.

That is hilarious! The "good-bye food" tour. I have put on 5lbs on this tour. I'm extremely active for a chunky butt, so I don't feel too badly over eating this way, but really I have to get a hold of myself.

I am scheduled for a diagnostic evaluation on the 29th of August at the True Results Center with Dr. Gonzales. I was just wondering if anyone has any input.