Soontobebanded

Hi Everyone,
I have not been banded yet.  I have been on this journey of mine towards lapband for over a year...I needed six months of dr visits notes in order for my insurance to cover it...So I started that twice.  I finally got it all in and have done all the other required tests and visits.  After having my endosopy they found I had Hpylori bacteria and an ulcer so my surgery has been put off for six weeks.  I was put on a prevpac for two weeks and have been on nexium now for almost three weeks. Next week I go for the second endoscopy to see if all is well then my surgery can be scheduled.  I am a little bummed because I was hoping to get this done before returning to work in Sept.  I am a teacher's aid and gym teacher (my new position)  I am not looking forward to taking the time off work. However, I will do what I need to do.I am a bit nervous as my sister has had hers done and is a bit disappointed in her progress. She is almost a year in and has lost 40 lbs but in that year her hubby had lost over 100lbs (he was banded 1 year before her).  I have been dieting for many many years. My metabolism is destroyed from yoyo dieting and anorexia and bulemia however this is a tool I will use to lose it healthfully.  I hope to be here and learn and add my journey.I cook cook cook. LOL  I am going to really be on a journey to feed my family and myself in a more healthful way.  I am hoping to teach them healthy portions so that they do not end up in the position I am in...I will say though that with a 14 year old son and a 12 year old son living in my house I already am amazed at how hungry they are all the time...My challenge will be to fill that hunger with healthy options...But we are financially stretched so being able to do it frugally is the challenge and one I will share as I go.