HappyMama

Hello everyone. I have been struggling to manage my weight for most of my life, and have been battling Diabetes since I was diagnosed during pregnancy in 2000. I've had two healthy and wonderful children (2 and 8) and a great marriage that just doesn't seem to stop getting better. For the past 5 months, I have been working out at a gym about 5x/week. It has been TOUGH. I have seen a lot of changes in my body, and my blood sugar has come down some overall. I have a lot more energy, and really enjoy the workouts. But I am not seeing a lot of weight loss, which is so discouraging. It has been VERY frustrating for me to try and fail at this so many times. I feel like I'm giving up EVERYTHING. My body does not respond well to starvation methods, and my mind doesn't like deprivation. In general, I eat good food... But my portions are very large. It's something that I can't seem to get right on my own. And I feel like the longer I take insulin, the more dependent I will become. I have read that this surgery can eradicate type 2 diabetes in some, and certainly seems to be helpful in losing weight. It is my hope that that band would help train my brain and stomach to be more full faster. I am not looking for a quick fix. I am just looking for help in this journey of living a healthier, more full life. I LOVE LIFE, and I want to be here for my husband and kids as long as possible. Looking forward to getting to know you.

Has anyone tried to do the post-op (or similar) diet before surgery to see i it worked for them that way? When I discussed the possibility of the surgery with my husband, he was strongly opposed, because he's had a few morbidly obese relatives try and fail with gastric bypass. I explained to him that my weight has been a life-long struggle, and now that I have diabetes, the stakes are very high. He seems to think that the lap band simply makes me eat smaller portions... And argued why not just eat those smaller portions? I know that is ridiculous. It's a matter of willpower and discomfort from hunger, etc. But what are the "scientific" reasons that will not work? Doesn't the smaller capacity of my stomach sort of trick my brain into thinking I AM full, so I don't get as hungry? Sorry if this seems like a dumb question. I gues:redface:s I have a lot more research to do than I thought!

Hi there. I am considering the surgery for health reasons, and have also wondered about the enjoyment of food. I just wanted to applaud you for asking this, and add that I, too, would like to hear more about the eating experience post-op. Thanks!