Abby Normal

abby, I am happy with my band so far, it is really only this last week that I have not had any restriction so i am off for my 1st fill on thursday, and am pretty excited for it since right now I want to chew off my arm!! I have to say I was wearing a tight 16 before surgery and now already my 12's are VERY comfortable, it's been so worth it for me, some things kind of suck like not drinking with eating although sometimes you just gotta have a sip of something!! so I usually have a popsicle after dinner so I can have the cold.

As for keeping yourself from you bad behaviors post op, you have to be aware of your choices, there are certainly moments where I am weak and will eat something and then say why did I do that, but instead of just carrying on with the free for all, I just tell myself that the next thing that goes in my mouth will be back on track. At the same time I am not willing to cut all the "bad treats" out, just to have them in moderation like someone who has a normal relationship with food.

Are you thinking you'll go self pay or via insurance if you decide to have the surgery?

Tara