Strosfan99

Yes, I think they are the 2nd Tuesday of every month, that would be the 12th, right?? I could be confused! Let me know what you find out after you check.

Please don't take this the wrong way or as an attack, But that is a very unkind and judgemental statement to make! I don't care how much counseling you have before LapBand once it is done and the realization sets in, all that other crap goes out the window and you are left sitting on your couch wondering if what you did was the right decision and in the next moment thinking this was the best thing you have ever purchased. I was self pay and I also considered this surgery for over a year before I actually took the leap. I think that I thought this out from every angle BUT nothing prepared me for the emotions that came after surgery. Even though I was told a lot of info about the surgery and other misc things, nothing prepares someone for reality as well as reality does!! I would never give back my band, I think it is the best tool in my weight loss journey that I have ever bought. BUT I have days just like everyone else on this site that my mind really starts playing tricks on me. Random thoughts, random cravings!! I noticed that you are not banded yet? I would like to hear your thoughts after being banded. I think that I was just like you before being banded, feeling like I have thought through every aspect and emotion that I could have and feeling that I have prepared myself enough for this surgery and the feeling that this is absolutely what I need to succeed in weight loss. And once the surgery was over I have had a few days that I have thought "OMG What have I done", and in the same day I realize that it is just cravings, or loneliness, making me feel that way, or just everyday life, not the band. And some days, I can only make it through the day by reciting my favorite quote, "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels!" And other days I think "Wow, I have lost 15lbs, and I feel great!" "This band is rockin'!"

I just asked you that question on one of your other posts. I will be there Aug 12. My name is Brandy. I hope to meet you there.

I was banded on 7/24 by Dr. Collier as well. Don't you just love him? I had my surgery at Journey Lite and they are wonderful there too! Do you have plans to attend any of the support group meetings? I am considering attending the August 12th one at Dr. Collier's Conroe office in Ste# 200. I hope to meet you there.

I can relate to everthing you are saying! I was banded on 7/24 and have lost 15lbs. I was hoping for so much more by this date and when I went to the doctor on Tuesday and seen I was only down by 15lbs I was completely discouraged! I followed all the rules and ate what I was told, no cheating. Through all of this I have had major cravings for weird things, like you or someone else said even Long John Silvers and I never go there either, I think it is just a craving for fried food. I have had some really bad days, days where I have just cried about all the foods I can't have or shouldn't. I told my husband one day that if this was any other diet program that that would be the day I cheat and ruin it all. I am the type of person that once I cheat and don't follow the rules it is over! After that I will never be truly dedicated again, at least until the next diet comes along. I guess that is why no other diet has worked for me. I have been wondering if I was the only one that was just hanging around the house crying over all the things I couldn't eat. I am so glad to read all these posts today it is exactly what I needed to hear, that there are others out there just as messed up about food as I am. I get so angry at myself for sitting around mourning food, I just feel ridiculous about it. I am glad to hear that it is pretty normal, Hey, I am NORMAL!! I haven't thought that about myself in a long time much less said it out loud. I plan to attend two support groups this month, hopefully that will help. Has anyone else been experiencing some depression over being so different when it comes to food? I have not been out in a public situation since my surgery just because I don't want to feel like the freak at the table that can't eat certain things or can't eat much. I don't want to battle the questions, with people that don't know I have had the surgery, at the table in the middle of a restaurant. Is that something that will pass in time? Has anyone else felt this way?