Hi LBT-can I vent?

[marys 2]

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

[bandedmama 0]

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!

[Iluvharleys 15]

You alread know what you have to do, so now you can get back on the program. Welcome to LBT! Keep us posted!

[bandedmama 0]

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.