partyrx2002

I recently typed a thread about no will power coming with the band. I must be confused b/c I received a reply from someone who stated that due to lack of will power and other reasons she had hers removed. I thought this site was about support. I felt she was saying I was misinformed and should have mine out too b/c I am having alittle adjustment problem. I complain on this site b/c I thought I might receive ideas for problems or maybe just realize that there are others out there that are in the same position I am in. I don't won't someone to say that I need to have mine removed b/c I can't handle the changes. Those of you who don't even have the lapband need to stay off the site.:smile2:

I knew that if I had will power that I wouldn't need a lap band. However, my band came with no will power and my loving husband eats ANYTHING in front in me. Sweet huh? I would love to eat only 2 -6 ozs and 3 meals a day but I can't. I am trying and havn't lost a pound since my preop diet. Going for a therapist in couple a days. Any advice to curve hunger pains. Beating up husband sounded real good but he makes more than I do and I don't need anymore problems. hehehe!:biggrin:

I just got mey lapband on the 10/29/08. Lots of painful belching. My secret is I am a compulsive overeating. Family leaves house and I want to eat eat eat. My dietian is great while she is near but she's not. I am seeing a therapist and hope i can figure out how to get a handle on this. I am afraid that i may be eating too much. I 'm scared of slippage of the band and i won't even now about it. I have ALOT of bruising but little pain. The chat rooms seem to be too impersonal and they have their own conversations going on. This is suppose to be a life change for me but my husband is so insensitive and my eigth yo daughter is really following her father's lead. My mom is my best hope and is also very morbidly obese. I scared that I will fail this. I 'm not sure who I am talking to but I hope you can help. I don't feel the hopeless like suicide but I can't seem to keep my head up for long periods of time. Appt for therapist is 5th of November.

Thanks for replying. I sometimes feel that noone understands b/c they havn't been overweight before aday in their life. I plan on giving this my all just as soon as my body allows me to. I want to be the spokespersons who say 'if I can do it then you can too" . A dream come true. My therapist is sure to also give me tips and more tools to help me be more successful. Thank you for ur speedy reply and I will continue looking to this sight for further support. Danette

Hello, my name is Danette and I am still waiting to be approved by insurance. I am 35 y/o and I have been dieting since I was ten years old. This is the opportunity of a lifetime for me. I am ready for a change in my life that is drastic or else I feel I won't live to see my daughter grow up. Besides the health problems that are currently building, my self esteem is at its all time low. I have already begun small changes in everyday routines such as reading vs. watching tv, exercising (swimming)with my daughter, and knowing (hoping) food won't rule my life anymore. I am ready for this surgery and look forward to telling you guys that I am a post-op patient and join the journey you are taking.