speck 1 Posted August 12, 2008 here. I am scheduled for surgery the second week of September(Dr. Titus Duncan- Atlanta) and I love this forum. So many of you have helped me and there's just a wealth of information on here. So thanks and I hope to make a contribution here. Sandra Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caramia71 1 Posted August 12, 2008 Welcome Sandra! Best of luck to you on your journey!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SueAZ 3 Posted August 12, 2008 There is a lot of information on the site. The best part is that you are not along in your journey. If you have a problem you can probably find somebody who had the same problem and what they did. Always consider your doctors orders first and foremost but this group has alot of experience going for it. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sherri4ever 0 Posted August 13, 2008 I love it here! I could sit for hours and just read the comments, there so helpful. Hopefully by this winter I will be banded, I can't wait. Thanks everyone of being so honest and helping all us "newbies" out! :crying: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpb67 0 Posted August 13, 2008 (edited) There is a lot of information on the site. The best part is that you are not along in your journey. If you have a problem you can probably find somebody who had the same problem and what they did. Always consider your doctors orders first and foremost but this group has alot of experience going for it. Good luck. I agree. This AM I was looking for inspiration as I am not losing anymore. I was totally depressed about it and thought OK here you go again failing yourself and everyone else. Then after reading all the posts about diet and how to work with the band I realized I am not, NOT, doing the work required to keep on losing. Many old habits were creeping back into my daily regime like eating bread, chips, ice cream. Oh, admittedly "small" amounts, but every single day something would pass my lips that I knew in my heart was dangerous. I just expected a miracle, not being honest or realistic about what I have to do to succeed. This site is awesome and so helpful. Thank you all. This day is better already.:crying: Edited August 13, 2008 by jpb67 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SueAZ 3 Posted August 13, 2008 I agree. This AM I was looking for inspiration as I am not losing anymore. I was totally depressed about it and thought OK here you go again failing yourself and everyone else. Then after reading all the posts about diet and how to work with the band I realized I am not, NOT, doing the work required to keep on losing. Many old habits were creeping back into my daily regime like eating bread, chips, ice cream. Oh, admittedly "small" amounts, but every single day something would pass my lips that I knew in my heart was dangerous. I just expected a miracle, not being honest or realistic about what I have to do to succeed. This site is awesome and so helpful. Thank you all. This day is better already.:Banane37: That is me exactly. I don't know why I have slipped into old habits. The weight had been coming off slowly, but I was fine with that. One pound a week and I didn't feel like I was dieting. Now is another story. This is the first week I have shown a gain instead of loss. I have to get back to basics and prepare in advance my lunches and dinners. Seem like the only way for me:ohmy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites