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I have done research on the internet and via materials given to me by the bariatric clinic. My BMI is 42 so I am at 100% risk for co-morbidities. My husband says that he is fine with whatever decision I make. If I choose not to have a surgery we need to know that we will have a shorter life together...but if that is my decision, stop moping about the weight, go shopping and get a great wardrobe and move on. I talked with my kids and my daughters really had a fit. That it is a waste of money on the same platform as breast enlargement. Very hard decision to make.:tongue_smilie:

One of my concerns is that if I am not able to control myself now, what will be different with the band? This fear is intensified after attending a support group and the discussion from all but 1 participant was about how they have gained weight and need to get back on track. Specifically they are talking about going back on Optifast for a couple of weeks. I am paying out of pocket and do not want to be in the same rut after surgery as I am now...$10,000 is a lot to waste!:tongue_smilie:

As part of my research/preparation for surgery, I went to the area support group. The entire meeting they were discussing gaining weight and perhaps needing to go back and do Optifast for a while to get back on the right track. I thought this was supposed to be permanent weight loss. How many end up in the same old cycle?

I have done research on the internet and via materials given to me by the bariatric clinic. My BMI is 42 so I am at 100% risk for co-morbidities. My husband says that he is fine with whatever decision I make. If I choose not to have a surgery we need to know that we will have a shorter life together...but if that is my decision, stop moping about the weight, go shopping and get a great wardrobe and move on. I talked with my kids and my daughters really had a fit. That it is a waste of money on the same platform as breast enlargement. Very hard decision to make.:tt1:

One of my concerns is that if I am not able to control myself now, what will be different with the band? This fear is intensified after attending a support group and the discussion from all but 1 participant was about how they have gained weight and need to get back on track. Specifically they are talking about going back on Optifast for a couple of weeks. I am paying out of pocket and do not want to be in the same rut after surgery as I am now...$10,000 is a lot to waste!:tt1:

Hey! I'm scheduled for January too. Perhaps we can encourage each other. The tips from Mary Kay Lady are really helpful!

Good luck!

I am just starting my journey. I am 42 years old and have been batteling my weight for 12 years. I have tried many diets. I had some success with Atkins and Jenny Craig but gained it back within 2 years. My doctor and husband recommended surgery last summer. I am a very type A person and have accomplished most everything I've put my mind to...so why not my diet? :blushing: In January 2009, my physician brought it up again after I spent all of December on bed rest due to 2 blown disks. I started Nutrisystem instead and agreed that if I had not made significant progress by June I would start looking into it. So here I am...heavier than I've ever been. :biggrin: I have been doing research and have visited with the surgeon. I am looking at surgery in January 2010 as this is when I will be able to afford it. I have 2 questions. I really would like to hear the stories of people not happy with their results and why. The second and probably most important question, if I don't have the self control right now, what will change after surgery or how do you all manage that part? I appreciate seeing everyone's stories. Thanks for sharing.

I am just starting my journey. I am 42 years old and have been batteling my weight for 12 years. I have tried many diets. I had some success with Atkins and Jenny Craig but gained it back within 2 years. My doctor and husband recommended surgery last summer. I am a very type A person and have accomplished most everything I've put my mind to...so why not my diet? :thumbup: In January 2009, my physician brought it up again after I spent all of December on bed rest due to 2 blown disks. I started Nutrisystem instead and agreed that if I had not made significant progress by June I would start looking into it. So here I am...heavier than I've ever been. :sad: I have been doing research and have visited with the surgeon. I am looking at surgery in January 2010 as this is when I will be able to afford it. I have 2 questions. I really would like to hear the stories of people not happy with their results and why. The second and probably most important question, if I don't have the self control right now, what will change after surgery or how do you all manage that part? I appreciate seeing everyone's stories. Thanks for sharing.