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I'm a emotional eater. I eat when stressed, depressed, frustrated, etc. I am considering the lap band and already getting discouraged because I think I will fail because of this. I have struggled with obesity my entire life and im tired of being fat. Is there anyone who was an emotional eater like me who has been banded, and if so how is it going.

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I'm pretty sure that we are ALL emotional eaters!!

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I'm pretty sure that we are ALL emotional eaters!!

laugh.gif I know I am!

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I definitely am an emotional eater -- well, not as much as I was before lapband and therapy -- but I still get "caught up" from time to time. I can say that even as an emotional eater I have been able to lose weight with the help of my band.

~Fran

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I am having the surgery June 27 and am worried about the same thing. I've been dieting vigorously for the past couple of weeks to try and get my head into the game! Good luck with your decision!! =)

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I'm a emotional eater. I eat when stressed, depressed, frustrated, etc. I am considering the lap band and already getting discouraged because I think I will fail because of this. I have struggled with obesity my entire life and im tired of being fat. Is there anyone who was an emotional eater like me who has been banded, and if so how is it going.

I would guess all of us are - but the real issue is that we choose to eat when faced with difficult situations.. The band isn't going to stop your head hunger issues at all - they aren't banding your head - they band your stomach - The band is only a tool - not the quick fix.

It's going to stop you from eating a 16 oz steak - but not a bag of candy or a gallon of ice cream..

If you are truly sick and tired of being fat - then you gotta do something about it - yes the band helps but you gotta do the head work - This is truly a lifestyle change in your eating and exercise habits - it's not a diet - it's about eating healthy.... You gotta understand that the reason you are obese is due to the kinds of foods you eat (high fat - high sugar - tons of starches) , the lack of exercise and the quantities of foods you eat. You have to change all those things to be successful.. End of Story..

I will be banded 4 yrs next month - was 52 when banded weighed 250 lbs and I am 5'3 - Lost my weight in a yrs time - have maintained that weight loss for 3 yrs - today weigh between 136 & 138 and I'm 56 yrs old.. How did this happen you ask - how did I do it - how have I maintained

#1 I eat healthy (follow the banding rules Protein 1st - veggies and limited starches)

#2 Exercise

#3 Band

I have lost my Brother - have had MAJOR other family issues -all since I was banded - Did I turn to food - Hell no - it doesn't take away the pain - it doesn't make you feel better all it does is make you fatter and more depressed - it doesn't solve the problems

So if you want to get banded go for it - It's a great tool - but that's all it is - make sure you are ready to do the head work that is involved cuz truly that's where the majority of our issues w/food lie.. The choice is up to you..

Good Luck on your journey...

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