jayme 0 Posted March 20, 2008 I'm hoping to be banded at the end of April. I've done all my research, lurked on this forum, consulted with a great doctor and I'm going to a support group tonight. Other than surgery/recovery my biggest fear is that I will fail. I've failed at every other diet I've ever tried and what if I make this huge investment (self-pay), have major surgery, put my family through my recovery and then I can't make it work? What if I lose weight and gain it all back in a couple years? I'm sure others have had the same thoughts, I could use some advice from long-term bandsters! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortgal 5 Posted March 20, 2008 I felt the same exact thing, but I knew this was different, this time I had a real device that would help me and it does. I can't answer long term for you because I'm not there yet, but this has been the least I have weighed in over twenty years and at my age it was getting harder and harder to lose weight at all. You're right though, I think it will always be a battle to keep the weight from coming back, but I really believe this time I have a chance. I would never have thought that four months ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
travelgirl 3 Posted March 20, 2008 What if you CAN? I don't think anyone here would have resorted to WLS if they could be successful dieting, and keeping the weight off. And remember, you're never a failure until you quit trying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
