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Hi ladies! Yes it has been quite a journey, and to think i havent even been banded yet. But i am well and truly on my way which is the important part. Anne was this 20lbs part of your pre op diet phase? Or 20lbs before he would give you a date? Please dont let age put you off banding, but rather think about how many more blessed years will be added on to your lifes by getting it done. Lottacash, your sister is living proof and like so many other on thsi site that it really does work if you work with the band. im sure she feels much better in all senses that she has gotten that much weight off. I wish you all the best in your journeys! xxx

i totally agree with that comment! i have made so many band buddys on this site, and its great to talk to somebody who is going through teh same thing, and someone who really understands. I love this site!!

hey debbie!! well done on getting a date, its all so ecxciting!!! i cant "weight" lol lol

Hi Anne! Sorry to hear that he is making you wait before you have surgery....has he given you a timeline to when you have loose it by? I have also been told to drop weight before surgery but wasnt given a certain amount. I was told anything will help...so instead of doing 2 weeks pre op diet im doing 4 weeks. Do you have a date for your knee op yet....? Will definatly keep you in my prayers! Stay blesssed! xxx

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thanks for posting this..gives you an insight into what may happen once banded xx good luck with your WLjourney

You have done so well, you can really see a difference!! Keep up the hard work! i love seeing pics like this, because it really gives me inspiration!! xxx

I know excatly how you feel, people watching every single bite of what you eat. Even when its healthy things...it used to really get me upset, especially when its close family. Sometimes i would deliberately not eat in front of them, just so i wouldn't have to hear there comments. I mean i a fully grown woman, and if i want to put something in my mouth, its my choice. Right now i couldn't care less what they say...especially as they don't support me. Carry on doing your thing hun, and dont let them get to you. Keep focused on where you want to get to, and dont let them get in your way, you have come to far for that. xx

thats really nice of you! thank you and well done on your great loss!!

I agree lol its the truth, just not the "whole" truth lol

I agree! BIG SHOUT OUT to you for starting such a great forum!:biggrin: xxx

Hi All! My name is Harriet (feels like im about to say one of those lines...."and im a alcoholic" lol ) Just turned 26 my b'day on 7/7 Im from London, UK I have my surgery date for sept 1 and cant wait to banded!! I thank God for coming across this website because i have gotten so much support and made great friends!

All this food talk is making me hungry.....when i come to the usa i will have to try the southern food...ummm yumm!!! lol Any offers to make me some...?? lol

Hey Anne. Like a few have said you have taken the step for weight loss surgery which in my eyes is a positive, because you are actually addressing the issue and wanting to deal with it. I was also pushed for bypass...and i think the reason like you said was lack of understanding from the doctors. I think the UK needs to catch up with teh USA in terms of weight loss surgery (in my opinion). The doctor saw my bmi in the 50's (56.5) and immeadiatly said, banding would be a waste of money and his time, and that i would fail. He said bypass was the only route for me....which i totally disagree. So im now going private to get banded, which suits me fine. To cut a long story short, only you can make the decision to get banded, but personally for me it one of the best choices i have ever made, i wish i would of know about it earlier, prob would of saved me getting to nearly 400lbs. Good luck, let us know how you get on xx

i think the doctors on the nhs (national health service) in the uk, are very ignorant! As soon as they see a BMI in the 50's its Gastric bypass...absolutely ridiculous. Just because they fund it..(if you are lucky) they think they can tell you what to do. Its my body and if i don't feel comfortable im not doing something i don't want. Good luck with your journey xx

Hi all! I am telling as few people as possible, i agree with msnika, people seem to think that banding and bypass are the same, and when you try tell them otherwise, they still dont wanna hear it. I have told my sis who is very supportive and i did tell my mother....but so wish i didnt, she is so against the idea like you wouldnt belive, it really made me so upset, Its like the once person who i really did want behind me was her. But i am over doing thing to please other people, and nobody apart from myself know what it actually like to carry around 250lbs of excess weight, so im going ahead with the op regardless. I have also decided that will not tell my mother once i had it done. Im telling people on a need to know basis.

Hi April! Could you send me an invite pls... Thanks hun xx

i agree with nat, its your day, you enjoy because YOU ARE WORTH IT!! Its my birthday 2morro, i wish that someone was spending that much on me lol ENjOY IT!!! XXX

Good luck hun! wish you all the best, let us know how you get on! x