I'm Carrie from Dallas, Texas. 45 year old mother of 15 month old Whitney. Work full-time, hubby out of a job, constantly tired, yes, morbidly obese, and the list goes on.
The idea of gastric banding scares me on a very emotional and mental level. I am not scared of the procedure itself or what it can do for weight loss.
I have spent more years than I can count using food to fill voids, placate, socialize, alleviate boredom, etc. Food is my drug.
How would I prepare myself emotionally and mentally to take the plunge? It seems like an insurmountable obstacle.
I am a medical professional and know that gastric bypass or the lap band are not quick fixes and require a lot of mental preparation beforehand.
It's not like I have all the time in the world just to take care of me and me alone. There are plenty of stressors in my life currently. Especially a new daughter, having to work to pay the bills, hubby out of job.
Any support is greatly appreciated!
Carrie
