Wow..so glad this is here..

Oct 29, 2010

I have been wanting to start a blog for the last week about this experience and this works out perfectly for me to do just that right here.

Well, Tuesday, the 26th was my WLS. I had the Lap Band procedure done. I went into that day, very ready, very relaxed and happy that I had made the decsion to take control of my life. It took me an entire year to get to that point to be very relaxed. I started to consdier, then research, talk about and make it all happen last year.

My first plan to take control of my eating was through OA. I did that this year, while I did appreciate so much of that program, I just don't think it was a perfect match for me. I had a sponser and it ended up we just didn't communicate the way we both needed to to make it a successful relationship. I think if I went to the meetings, and just took it all in, and made it work for me, that would have been more effictive. But, I did what I normall have done in the past, I tired it, and then ran away and didn't look back. I have done that with every weight loss program I have tried and had some success with. Every weight loss program I had tried was all about loosing weight only, not how to work out the demons that wreaked havoc in my head. I started to go to therapy this year to shut those negative messages, and the emotional eating. I think it's been very helpful for me.

I feel great that I made this decsion and have so much support within my family and friends. My husband has been amazing. I couldn't have done this without him, I wouldn't have if I didn't have his support. Of all the support I have had, I have found supporting myself, has been the most helpful.

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