New to the site...my story

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Boy, our stories could not be more similar. I'm a little bit shorter than you. Before I was banded, I weighed a little bit less than you but my BMI was about 53, like you. The rest of your story is me, totally and completely.

The real story is that even with all we have stacked against us, I was able to lose 65 pounds in 7 months and it has honestly been relatively painless. Don't even give a 2nd thought to any difficulties when eating out with others. No one at your luncheons or dinners is going to care how little you eat. Do you care how little anyone else eats at these luncheons or dinners? Of course not.

I can honestly say that the lap band is NOT for everyone but I encourage every one to check it out and learn as much as they can through the internet and support groups. You won't regret making an informed decision. When I was doing my research, I just figured that if it was meant to be then everything would line up as it should and I would feel comfortable having the surgery. If it was not meant to be, then there would be some obstacle presented to me that would give me a clear indication that the lap band was not meant for me.

Keep reading the posts on this site and keep asking your questions. I've always had prompt and excellent replies to any question I asked on this forum.

Most of all.. . GOOD LUCK!! Go get 'em!

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My gosh Marie, even my middle name is very close to your's (Maria is my middle name). :cool2: And what's even more ironic is that I share the exact same sentiment regarding following through with the surgery. I prayed about it and decided that after rsearching the procedure, and finding a physician I am comfortable with...the rest would be in God's hands. If this is meant for me I know things ill run smoothly and if not then I'll still press on...knowing that somehow and someway I'll get this weight off and live a healthy life. In writing this an epiphany came about " heal thy life" put together it spells healthy life. WOW! what a message. I s-o-o-o believe that God is directing my path s He divinely let me to this site where I communicate withsuch AWESOME AND INSPIRING Folks! Thanks for sharing Marie...

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