Hello everyone. I am a food addict and I'm tired of living with all this weight. I am seriously considering having the lap band procedure done. I Googled lap band procedures and came upon this site. Very informative and so much to read! Some of what I've read has encouraged me and some has scared the heck out of me. I have a have an appointment with my GP in late July and, at this point, I am going to ask him for information and doctor referral concerning lap bands.
Here is my biggest concern: Food cravings. I've tried will power and it doesn't work. I'm 52 and absolutely miserable. This morning I weighed in at 314 lbs. Even at that weight, and feeling as terrible as I do, I STILL continue to overeat. Sometimes crying while I do.
Does having the lap band surgery take food cravings away? Will I experience hunger like a 'normal' person? I'm not sure if these questions have been asked/answered on this forum. I've only had the time to review about 20% of the information/posts offered here.
I have lost over 100lbs twice in my life. The first time was in 1996 when my bariatric doctor put me on Phen-Fen. It was a miracle! My appetite was 'normal'. I went from 297lbs to 167lbs in 13 months. Then, Phen-Fen was take off the market. The food cravings slowly returned. Before too long, my eating was out of control. Over the next seven years my weight ballooned up to 327 lbs. So, in 2004, I started taking Trimspa...remember when Anna Nicole Smith was promoting Trimspa and lost weight? I went down to 198 lbs using Trimspa over a one year period. In March 2005 I went through a life crisis...marriage related (things are very good in our marriage now) and I let myself go. I can barely perfom my duties at work. My husband loves me no matter what my size, but he worries about my health. In spite of my yo yo dieting and current weight, I don't have any major problems. I do take meds for high blood pressure and thyroid.
Sorry this post is so long. I'm scared and excited at the same time about the prospect of getting a lap band. I don't mind walking, riding my exercise bike eathing healthy at all. I just want relief from the food cravings and to feel energetic and get my glow back.
I would appreciate any advice/input you can give me.
