Very Anxious Newbie!

[TracieT 3]

Hello Everyone.

I began my Band journey in December of 2010. I have a tentative surgery date of May 23/24, 2011.

I have lost 80 lbs on the Weight Watchers program since 2008. I gained 40 of those pounds back last year. Since January 19, 2011 I have lost 35 of those 40 lbs.

As my surgery date approaches, I am so filled with anxiety. I know I can lose this weight on my own but I cannot keep it off. I am already doing the right things in the food and exercise department. Do you experienced Banders think that this will benefit me once I have the surgery?

I guess I am just looking for some feedback from Banders who had succeeded at losing weight before the surgery and how that experience helped them afterward.

Thanks in advance!

Tracie )

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[ElizabethNYC 1]

Just wanted to wish you a big WELCOME! I wish you the best of luck on your journey and hope to hear from you more soon!

[TracieT 3]

Thank you so much!!!

Looks like you are doing very well on your post-surgery journey! Congrats and good luck the rest of the way!

[54Shirley 105]

A big YES ! Because you already know what your doing. So now consistency is the key, with a Protein diet, and low carb.... You will do excellent.

Welcome!

[TracieT 3]

Thank you!

[oldiebutgoodie2 11]

Hello Everyone.

I began my Band journey in December of 2010. I have a tentative surgery date of May 23/24, 2011.

I have lost 80 lbs on the Weight Watchers program since 2008. I gained 40 of those pounds back last year. Since January 19, 2011 I have lost 35 of those 40 lbs.

As my surgery date approaches, I am so filled with anxiety. I know I can lose this weight on my own but I cannot keep it off. I am already doing the right things in the food and exercise department. Do you experienced Banders think that this will benefit me once I have the surgery?

I guess I am just looking for some feedback from Banders who had succeeded at losing weight before the surgery and how that experience helped them afterward.

Thanks in advance!

Tracie )

Also...How do you add a picture to your profile?

I was just like you! Lost and gained on Weight Watchers two times. It's a great program, but like ANY diet, we gain it back. I got banded three days ago. I am so positive about it! The reason I think we gain back after diets is that we can't keep the weight off forever cause under normal circumstances, we get HUNGRY, and we can't diet forever. I am already seeing how the lap band makes me feel satisfied with little intake. I know it is just from the post surgery stomach swelling right now, but once the band it tightened, it will be even better! I can see how eventually, I will be able to eat ANYTHING, only in very small amounts, but feel satisfied and never deprived!

Good luck to you! Losing like you have done on WW, you are a PERFECT candidate for the lap band!