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Thanks Donna. You seem to be doing really well... congrats ! :eek:

Thanks Sirius and smallbodytobe... even though I am anxious I feel that I want my doctor's appoint to come quickly so I can get it over with, the waiting is what the problem is. I was told by the nurse at the surgery that once I see the surgeon, then it's likely that I will have the op within the next week or so. :whoo:

Based on what some of the people have said, the mindset is likely to change after the op... so I would hold off on the NLP etc until you've settled. I have spoken to 3 people who have had it in for 2years or so and they said that for them, food is no longer an issue, especially after the initial stages. For me, the over eating at the moment is definitely related to my fears. Hang in there (advice for you and me !! )

Hi Lynsay, I just posted a similar story in Jane's thread... I have made the decision to do it and since then have been feeling anxious and have put on over 6 lbs in the last month.. I also feel awful... need to get it off el pronto !! :biggrin1:

Forgot to say that in the last 10 years or so have moved into the obese category... currently weigh 102 kilos (205 lbs).

Hi Jane and the rest of the crew. I am from Australia and 52 yo as well. I have been struggling with my weight since I was young... not obese but always overweight. I lost 16 kilos (35 lbs) around 3 years ago but in the last 18 months have managed to put back 12 kilos of it... I have BP and recently had to go on meds for diabetes... which has brought me to the point of looking at banding as a solution to the constant yo-yoing over the years. I have spoken to a couple of people who done it with great success but that hasn't stopped the fears... I've noticed that I can't stop eating since making the decision to go ahead with it (put on 3 of the 12 kilos just in the last month ) I have an appointment with the surgeon on 10 Oct but not sure exactly when the op will be. I have many fears... not coming out of it or coming out of it with a problem... regretting doing it and the list goes on. It was great reading your posts and then seeing you came out of it fine and getting on with it. Of course I'm still anxious but a little more positive hearing your story and the other newby's stories. Thanks.