xlstan

Man do I hear you. Quite the collection of ballcaps I have, along with shirts that double as sails. I have 3 boxes of 2X clothes I put away 2 years ago, the intent being to lose weight and wear them. I gained 10 pounds. Think that was the last BS shot I had to give myself to get over procrastinating and get on with this. Now I can't wait... I'm ready.

hey turf guy, I'm in pretty much the same boat. It's been over 1 YEAR since I started this process, and finally, FINALLY, I believe I'll have surgery late Jan. early Feb. Now, on to "statistics". my best source are people I personally know that have a band. I know 4 of them; 2 men, 2 women. ages... late 40's mid 50's. I'm 52 myself. Of the 4, 3 are doing absolutely wonderfully. 1, one of the guys, is not doing so well but he FREELY admits it's because he's having a very hard time adjusting all his habits. In spite of that, he's still lost 75 pounds. All 4 of them have told me the same thing.... chew, chew, chew, and then chew some more. avoid carbonation unless you have really wierd fetishes about upchucking.. Me personally... always fought with wieght. maintained it pretty well throughout a naval career, but since retirement 14 years ago I've managed to gain 140 pounds. along the way I've lost 20 or 30 or 40, but gained it all back with a vengeance. it's not coming off, and the prescriptions to keep this load running keep piling up. I'm ready.

Thanks for the replies... and the positive outlook! Funny thing... that person that keeps jumping on my back, and falling off??? That so and so gains a few pounds every single time!! Today is a good day, looking forward to band. Had my insurance required GI series Friday, and hope to hear from the doc's office very soon! I have no doubt this weight has affected me emotionally as well... lack of self-confidence, self-esteem, etc... Am I wrong in thinking those things will pick up as the scale goes down and I can see my feet again??? Thanks!!