Do You Ever Wish You WEREN'T Banded?

amiefletch · November 30, 2005

That's exactly how I feel - the idea of always having to watch what I eat - for the rest of my life - Yikes!

And as you say, it's a great reminder of how I ended up in this to begin with - I have lost weight in the past but then allowed my eating habits to fall right back to what they were before.

The permanent life change scares the s*&t out of me to be honest. I'm not the least afraid of having surgery, but I am afraid of having to change for the better permanantly. Its provided me with significant insight into why I've never been successful at losing weight before, basically I'm afraid to change.

gentlespirit · November 30, 2005

Thanks so much for this post. I'm waiting for insurance approval and have wondered the same thing. Thanks to all of you for your honesty...it's helpful. I appreciate knowing (as much as we can before the actual experience) what to expect. I know there will probably be a "what the hell did I do to myself??" stage and that it will pass. It's comforting to know that most of you don't regret your decision and that it's most likely a wise decision for me, too. The one thing I worry about is that, like Candysmooch, I'll be one of the people it doesn't seem to work well for. Then I just do the Dr. Phil thing "how's it working for you?" and know that what I've been doing really ISN'T working, so the band is my best option.

I love the way everyone here is supportive of each other regardless of their place on the journey. Thanks!

Emily

It's me-Debbydo · December 1, 2005

I have to admit - at a few events in the beginning -I was mad at the band! I was lost not making a big party about the food. I was totally out of my comfort zone. they were a few tough days. Why me, why an I fat, how could I do this to myself, and shame for never finding the control on my own.

I just went to a big Christening at a catering hall and I had a great time and the food was truly a sencondary thought for the day.