My Introduction being Banded in 10 days

riseandfall9 · October 1, 2007

Well, I guess I should start off by saying my name is Brian. I am new to the site and pretty much have been reading it everyday for the last 2 weeks or so. I am being Banded on October 10th and am pretty nervus about it. Never had a surgrey before or even been put under. I guess thats normal?

I was always an athlete and in amazing shape. I fell victum to a nasty meth and heroin addiction at the age of 15. It lasted about 3.5 years and ended when I had a heartattack and almost died in my Fathers arms. I have since been 4 years sober off drugs , alcohol and ciggrettes. When I was in my rehabilitation stage I turned to eating. I gained about 155 pounds since the date of my heartattack/quitting drugs and just havent been able to work the weight off on my own. I love eating. Its the only form of entertainment that I have and the only problem I have in weight loss. My work ethic in the Gym is still tip top and I dont eat the chocolate, Cake, Icecream, Potatoes and stuff like that. But when I do sit down and eat I eat tons of chicken and tons of salad and I can pack away alot of food. So I think I have a few things working in my advantage and am eager to start this journey. I dont really know what to expect. I guess the only thing that I am expecting is that when I eat I get full. I know that the Band isnt going to melt the fat off my body and that I need to work with it. Just as long as it helps me get that full feeling I think I am going to be okay.

Well thats my story! Hopefully it wasnt to long and boring. Im looking forward to using this fourm as a support system and looking to learn alot from everyone. Thank you!

Brian