30 Days

[ripcityrenegade]

30 days to go. This is going to get very real soon. I read Dr.Otiz's book and it was very informitive. Especially for family members who are supportive. It's funny how some try to talk you out of it. I'm going any way.

[macleay]

30 days to go. This is going to get very real soon. I read Dr.Otiz's book and it was very informitive. Especially for family members who are supportive. It's funny how some try to talk you out of it. I'm going any way.

That's the way I was. Once I made up my mind, I told people--I didn't ask them

[B2010]

I also didn't tell anyone for just that reason. People are misinformed and being fat in the United States is like a social death sentence - yet when you go about doing something about it people try to talk you out of it? wtf??? I'm happy with my decision to keep it alone.

I didn't read the book but I'm going to check it out.

[Elizabeth36]

Exactly! I've told several myself, but I still have been all but told I was stupid...even though I know they are thinking that & probably saying behind my back. I have just stood strong. Funny, I am the most undecisive person I know. Not with this. I made up my mind & nothing can change it. I would love to read that book, but I tried to order and it says they are unavailable

[crazymomma]

30 days to go. This is going to get very real soon. I read Dr.Otiz's book and it was very informitive. Especially for family members who are supportive. It's funny how some try to talk you out of it. I'm going any way.

When is your surgery scheduled? Mine is on May 5...nervous and excited...

[mandyfsc]

30 days to go. This is going to get very real soon. I read Dr.Otiz's book and it was very informitive. Especially for family members who are supportive. It's funny how some try to talk you out of it. I'm going any way.

I haven't read his book. I was banded January 15th and just had my 1st fill on March 16th. What does the book talk about? Is it mainly for before the surgery? Or after? Or all of the above? What did you get out of it?? Just curious...

And BTW... you are making an unbelievable life changing decision. Be proud of yourself. I have not told a sole! Except for my lap band buddies on here and other forums. No friends. No family. But my community here has become that family. Congrats on your decision.

[ripcityrenegade]

Thanks for the support all April 19 is the day. We are getting there the 18th. Staying at the Lucerna.

[Kelly C]

My family was mixed on what I was going to do. My Mom was for it, my Dad was not for it. He didn't understand how bad I wanted it. He knew I was going by myself. He was upset about my traveling to Mexico alone, having surgery with know one to take care of Me afterwards. My friends told me to go for it. My husband was all for it anything to make me feel better and happy with myself. I went and seen my parents about 4 months after my banding and I had lost about 25 lbs. by then. After seeing me He was better with it. I just wish he lived long enough to see Me now that I hit my goal weight. He passed away Aug.30th.,08. My Mom and my Husband are so proud of me. They both brag about me all the time. You have to do what is right for you. Just help them understand what you have been going through with your weight gain and health issues if you have any. Good luck to everyone of you.

Kelly C.

Highest weight: 260 lbs.

Banded April 26th. 2007

Surgery weight: 240 lbs.

Now Goal weight: 137 lbs.