Not everyone is going to support you

[oceangirl6 0]

Wow! I love reading all of this encouragement! I wish I had found this site prior to my procedure in June 2009!

I had my band placed on my birthday in 2009 to signify a rebirth. I began at 274# and am now stalled between 200 - 210#. This is a choice, and it isn't for everyone. People that show their ignorance by being negative are best to remove from your circle of friends, in the end they could sabotage you. Try to keep in mind the 'why' of your choice...I know people that have been successful and unsuccessful on this journey--to be successful you MUST remember this is a tool to help you achieve your goal. Be realistic in your expectations, and most importantly--listen to your physician's guidelines! This journey will be difficult, but when you see the results--well worth the wait! I remember thinking that the scale wasn't moving, why did i make this choice above others, this is sooo hard...and before I knew it--my clothes didn't fit! Too big! Whoo hoooo! Time to reward myself with a little shopping! LOL Then I began to think, hmmm--I am still losing--sooo, I found a friend and we swapped clothes during this journey--FUN!

I am currently looking into my 'remodel' because I don't ultimately want to be the 'skinny' weight that I had thought. To confess, I do need to get back with the program and quit cheating myself with my progress, or lack of...LOL So, here I am--ready to recommit, and finish what I started!

Cheers to your decision on getting healthy--you won't regret it!

[oceangirl6 0]

glad you are here now

enjoyed your post

banded yesterday

huring today

[oceangirl6 0]

weigh to go girl!!

I am like you....when folks told me all the horror stories they knew about - it made me all the more determined! Thank you for your post, it reminded me again why I went through the surgery and how determined I was then....I need to find that determination again so I can get rid of these last pounds!

Good luck - you will do great, just be patient as it doesn't go as fast as one would like, but slow and steady wins the race!

Kim

[Missjamari 0]

Pre-op is going well. I don't have to do only liquids like everyone else...not sure why. I have to eat two meals a day with liquids in between, being sure that I eat Breakfast. I'm having hunger pains, but I kinda like the feeling of it. I haven't let myself feel hungry in a long time...hmmm...perhaps this should be a blog... =)

[Missjamari 0]

Thanks again everyone for the feedback! I want to reply to everyone, but I'm still trying to figure out how to navigate through this site...LOL. But I really appreciate the support, the advice, the encouragment, and the wisdom. You all are awesome!