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I am on my way to my new life and I'm scared. I know this is best for me but now it seems real. The past couple of months have seemed like a challenge to get some where. Now I am almost there, and I'm feeling very scared. Does this happen to everyone? I argue with myself because I don't want to continue like I am and need this to make myself better. But I still have this fear. A couple weeks ago I was doing good trying to watch what I eat, excerise, and keep a food log. But the past week it seems like I want to eat everything in sight! Is this normal?

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I am on my way to my new life and I'm scared. I know this is best for me but now it seems real. The past couple of months have seemed like a challenge to get some where. Now I am almost there' date=' and I'm feeling very scared. Does this happen to everyone? I argue with myself because I don't want to continue like I am and need this to make myself better. But I still have this fear. A couple weeks ago I was doing good trying to watch what I eat, excerise, and keep a food log. But the past week it seems like I want to eat everything in sight! Is this normal?[/quote']

I felt the same way.

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I am on my way to my new life and I'm scared. I know this is best for me but now it seems real. The past couple of months have seemed like a challenge to get some where. Now I am almost there' date=' and I'm feeling very scared. Does this happen to everyone? I argue with myself because I don't want to continue like I am and need this to make myself better. But I still have this fear. A couple weeks ago I was doing good trying to watch what I eat, excerise, and keep a food log. But the past week it seems like I want to eat everything in sight! Is this normal?[/quote']

Very normal. :)

Hang in there! I am 2 weeks away from my operation date, and i get scared. But i have a goal, and when i feel wimpy, i tell myself to keep pushing forward. You can do it!

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Been a year ago yesterday that I had the surgery. Not every day was a piece of cake. But 80 lbs lost. I run a 5K EVERY month. I've lost 10 dress sizes. Knowing I can go to a Birthday Party and not gain back every pound, it took a week to lose. The Band isn't a magical fix all. You still have to watch every bite you take. You still have to exercise EVERY day. It still comes down to less calories, more exercise. The band just keeps me from old habits. It helps to keep me honest. I LOVE my band. I'll have to post some before and after pictures. Learn to be honest with yourself. If you've never been on a diet. If you never had to lose the same 5 lbs over and over, While watching your weight continue to go up. Then you probably don't need the surgery. But you haven't came this far because you have your weight under control. Don't be standing in front of your bathroom mirror a year from now, wondering if you should have the surgery. Be standing in a bikini, thinking, "Darn, I look and feel great". Good Luck. Be brave. Do this for you :)

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