Hi from Kansas

[shy_one 0]

Hi everyone. I'm so excited because I've made the decision to be banded. I need to do something, my BMI is 58.1 :tongue2:. I've decided to go with Dr. Rod. I've been reading the forums and researching. I'm excited, yet nervous. I know all about the brain hunger and that is what I fear the most. I understand it's a whole new way to eat and I'm ready for that (I think :drool:), just concerned that my brain really has a mind of its own :tt2:.

I'm so thankful for this website. Everyone here has so much to offer - thanks ~ Brenda

[IndioGirl55 32]

Hi everyone. I'm so excited because I've made the decision to be banded. I need to do something, my BMI is 58.1 :tongue2:. I've decided to go with Dr. Rod. I've been reading the forums and researching. I'm excited, yet nervous. I know all about the brain hunger and that is what I fear the most. I understand it's a whole new way to eat and I'm ready for that (I think :drool:), just concerned that my brain really has a mind of its own :tt2:.

I'm so thankful for this website. Everyone here has so much to offer - thanks ~ Brenda

Hi Brenda & Welcome - This is a great place for info & support - Yep there is alot of work to be done mentally with the band - it's not the cure all to our food issues - this is truly a lifetime lifestyle change in our eating habits and adding execise into our lifes - but once you reach proper restriction the band is a great help in controling those portions...

[thin2bme 2]

Congratulations Brenda, you've found the right place for support along your journey. I haven't gotten my band yet, but my surgery is next week on Good Friday, March 21. Good luck with your journey.

[travelgirl 3]

Hello and Welcome!

I'm from north central Kansas myself. I was banded in Topeka, and had a great experience.

You're right about the head hunger. I think (only my opinion) that's what keeps some of us from reaching our goals. I know it's my weakness. I am working on that every day.

Anyway, I saw your post and wanted to welcome you to LBT!

[IndioGirl55 32]

Hello and Welcome!

I'm from north central Kansas myself. I was banded in Topeka, and had a great experience.

You're right about the head hunger. I think (only my opinion) that's what keeps some of us from reaching our goals. I know it's my weakness. I am working on that every day.

Anyway, I saw your post and wanted to welcome you to LBT!

Travelgirl

AMEN to head hunger - imho - the whole problem lies in our heads not our tummies - I will still want to eat even though I am phyically full - to bad they can't band our brains too ... I still fight head hunger mostly when I am bored... Just gotta get out of the house - which means spending $$$ - which means I am going broke buying new clothes - but just love my size 12's 10's and even 1 8 .... I love me for doing the work and I love my band for helping me get there...