Another Newbie

[Obreezes 0]

Hello everyone. First time poster here.

I'm not convinced the band is the right tool for me which is why I am here. I will be doing alot of reading and decision making but I have to do something about my weight. I feel awful and look awful and I know it's killing me. Just not sure if the band is right for me.

Just thought I'd say hi instead of lurking and lurking :cursing:

[megster27 1]

Hey there, Breeze!

Congrats on considering this weightloss option to get healthy! This is a great website and you can learn a whole lot from very experienced banders! I have yet to have my surgery date (early March), but I have learned so much from this bored! I do recomend going to a local free seminar to learn more about how the procedure is performed and what you need to do to make it work for you. If I have learned anything, it is knowledge is power when it comes to being sucessful with this great tool!:cursing:

-Meghan

[ksill18 0]

I can only speak from my own expieriences but i always said oh I can diet and lose the weight.....i'm not fat....then the lbs kept creeping up and up. I went to a weightloss seminar just out of boredom and I am glad I did. I chose the band because I needed help. This isnt some magic tool that melts the fat away. I am 8 weeks post surgery and down 44 lbs. You have to work WITH the band, have healthy food choices and follow the plan. I sure hope you chose the band because doing it alone failed for me time and time again. I am down to 259 and I havent been that low since college 10 years ago. I turn 32 this year and I am healthier and can run around with my 3 kids without getting tired or winded. This has given me my life back. I am on pace to be at my goal by July just in time for a family reunion in Disneyworld and I can not wait to get there. I wish you the best of luck and hope you make the best decision for you!

[Obreezes 0]

Thanks for your responses. I've been doing alot of researching, etc. My biggest hesitation about any WL surgery is that I'm not sure I can follow the post-op guidelines or lifestyle. I eat from negative emotion and stress and have a tough time controlling it. I don't want to spend money on surgery only to fail (once again) because I have no willpower.

Thanks again for your responses

[ksill18 0]

my advice is try and find a facility that has a good support group. Mine has a psychologist and nutritionist that i meet with every month. You will find that once you get the band your hunger is suppressed.