Do You Ever Wish You WEREN'T Banded?

[amiefletch 0]

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 1]

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 0]

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.