Hi! I'm new...
Hi everyone. I am new to this forum. Just wanted to say hi! I am hoping to have my surgery in the next month or so. I'm scared that I'll be the person it DOESNT work on. Nothing I've tried to lose weight has worked, so I am fearful of failure. Anyone else feel like this pre-op? I look forward to getting to know you guys!
Hi Laura,
Welcome to the board. I think we all have a fear of failing another diet. This is totally normal.
Just follow the band rules and do your part and you will succeed. Stay connected to OH this is a great place to be. Good luck on your weight loss journey.
Welcome to the board. I think we all have a fear of failing another diet. This is totally normal.
Just follow the band rules and do your part and you will succeed. Stay connected to OH this is a great place to be. Good luck on your weight loss journey.
Wendy 
1st fill 4cc, 2nd fill 1.5cc 3rd fill 1.5cc 4th fill .5 Total 7.5 cc in my 11cc Realize Band.
Reached 1st goal weight 158 on 6/8/10, My Starting weight 235
Hit final goal of 145 10/25/10
Current weight 143
If you work the band the band will work for you.
1st fill 4cc, 2nd fill 1.5cc 3rd fill 1.5cc 4th fill .5 Total 7.5 cc in my 11cc Realize Band.
Reached 1st goal weight 158 on 6/8/10, My Starting weight 235
Hit final goal of 145 10/25/10
Current weight 143
If you work the band the band will work for you.
Allow me to add my welcome. I completely understand worrying about failing at yet another weight loss attempt -- I think most of us can relate. Just take it one day at a time and follow your doctor's and nutritionist's guidance and you will do fine. Remember, this is really a lifestyle change and NOT a diet!
Best of luck on your journey -- we're all here to help each other.
Best of luck on your journey -- we're all here to help each other.
Rich -- "One Day at a Time, One Pound at a Time"
(Start: 292.6 / surgery weight: 265.0 / current: 205.6 / goal: 175.0)
(Start: 292.6 / surgery weight: 265.0 / current: 205.6 / goal: 175.0)
WELCOME !! What you feel is quite normal. As mentioned, you need to take it one day at a time. Know there will be some days when you're not "on track" - however if the "on track" days outnumber the "not on track" days - you'll be ahead.
Know we're here for you. And good luck
Know we're here for you. And good luck
Good Luck on your Journey !!
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Got One thing to say with you and I'm sure the rest will agree...Its only a tool meaning it'll only help if you help it. But yes, I do know where you're coming from because I also had these feelings before surgery. As a matter of fact my sister and Husband just flat out told me that it wasn't gonna work..not unless I had the one I didn't want to have which at that time was Gastric bypass. For some reason I was tooo to fearful of that one. So after surgery...I was set out to make it work for my self and to prove my husband and sister badly wrong...so here I am 106 pounds lighter than I was before surgery. If you don't have it done...how will you ever know that it would have worked or not. Best wishes and Best of luck to you in your decision...Keep us updated
Hi Laura...welcome!! I'm sure you will be just fine. Like the others said you're fears are perfectly normal. Its a big step and I'm sure you are not coming into this lightly...be committed...forgive yourself when you falter...and be proud of your successes!!!
Best wishes to you!
Leslie
Best wishes to you!
Leslie
My mantra: Each day is an new opportunity to be happier, healthier and better than the day before. I will live each day with enthusiam and be thankful for the many blessings that surround me. I will do my best to pay it forward whenever possible. 
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