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[vbaldwin 0]

I will be banded on July 30th. I feel hesitant, but I'm going for it, remembering my initial reasons for wanting to do this. A little about me...I am a 53 year old school teacher in Texas. I have been overweight/concerned about weight most of my life. I have been semi-successful two times losing weight on my own, but I never reached the goal. I really hope this surgery will help me stay on track to finally reach a healthy goal weight - one in which I feel satisfied and confident about the way I look and feel.

[CarolWA 0]

I remember feeling that way. I was banded on June 1st. Not that long ago. I can not tell you how much better I feel now. It's only been 6 weeks, but the difference is incredible. I have knees and ankles and bones where I don't remember having bones, like my wrists. With the pre op and the lapband, I am down 50 pounds. Without the band, I know I would be eating my way back to 311 pounds by now. Believe me, if you're a yo yo dieter, you've made the right decision. You won't think so until about a week after surgery. But you did.

Good luck on your journey!

Carol

[vbaldwin 0]

Thanks, Carol. That encouragement is what I needed.

[sharcorb 0]

Your story sounds similar to mine. I'm 51, lost weight twice in my life and gained it back. I decided when I turned 50 that I'd like to live a long healthy life. I've been banded since March. I really didn't have any doubts until after the surgery, and I hear that time is a roller coaster of emotions for most people so guess that is normal. However, four months out and 40 pounds down I can honestly say that it is probably the best decision I've ever made regarding my health.

Sharon

PS Carol, way to go! You're doing so great!!

[vbaldwin 0]

I've been reading and yes, it seems like a roller coaster of emotions afterwards. Even now, I feel like I understood during my meetings, but I'm now confused about what to eat/what to buy...blah,blah. It seems like everything is bad in some way??? I have kind of been thinking it's like a crazy craving afterwards; like the new vampires in the Eclipse movie. I know I'll get through it, though. This site will surely help!

How do you get the ticker thingys?

Edited July 14, 2010 by vbaldwin
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[healthy1 0]

Hi everyone ,

sure is nice hearing words of encouragement I am waiting for approval now from the insurance company hope I don"t have to wait to long it"s killing me wondering if I did the right move I just want to get it over with and move on with my new Heather life.I am 60 years old and want to grow old Heathly or at least the healthiest I can.Oh and good luck with the ticker I can't get it on here I have tried I give up go to tickerfactory.com