marys 2 Posted May 26, 2006 Bandedmama and others - what an eye opening thread and first - bandedmama - I'm glad you are feeling better. I'm newly banded and have recently realized that obesity is a diesease (imo) and without the band I would never have a chance of losing and more imp keeping it off - cuz sure i've lost the weight before but always gained it back. Even now, whenever i can get away with it (due to band fickleness, my cheating, that time of month) if i can eat more, I will. Along with a host of other bad habits i realize now they don't go away - so if I was to lose my band or get unfiilled I would be in the same boat as you. Sad, but true, I hope that after 5 years some habits would be ingrained but i'm not betting on it now - i hope i can keep the band forever for that is my last hope/chance. Good luck to all. mary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bandedmama 0 Posted May 27, 2006 You're so right about the "other side of the coin" -- and I do know what needs to be done and I was doing it (so I know I CAN do it) -- its just that being away from all the rules for what feels like so long, I just hope I still have it in me to do the right thing. **fingers crossed** Thanks though - I appreciate all of the insight and support so much! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iluvharleys 15 Posted May 27, 2006 You alread know what you have to do, so now you can get back on the program. Welcome to LBT! Keep us posted! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bandedmama 0 Posted May 27, 2006 Thank you Betty, Marys and GeezerSue (oops - I missed your response yesterday - sorry!) Its time to say "enough is enough" and "I'm worth making the changes for" - I know that much. Its so so frustrating to know you've made the decision to have surgery and then feel like you've made the changes towards being healthy -- BTW I SERIOUSLY thought that I had changed my habits - but without the band there to help, I have been completely lost. Its been eye-opening to say the very least. It will be a battle for sure all the way for me -- and GeezerSue -- lord help the person who tells me that they need to take this thing back in 3 years!! LOL After this unfill experience, I will be kicking and screaming to be unfilled again let alone have it removed!!! I'm glad you had an alternative option thats working for you -- wishing you continued success. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
