Reflections on WLS.
All of the different styles of WLS are the same in nature being as how they are just a tool to aid us lose weight and become healthier people. Unfortunately if a person is not willing to make major lifestyle changes with any of the surgeries the surgery will be for nothing and the surgery will fail. You need to work the tool you have been given. It is not the easy way out no matter which surgery you choose. So that being said if the guidelines ( Instructions) are followed surgery will succeed. I am disciplined enough to be able to have the RNY succeed and so far I have used my tool quite well.
YOu certainly have made it work. and your absolutely right, It is a "TOOL"... NOt to say there won't be bad days. But getting over it, and getting back on track is the key. Like I said in another post, I always was a good dieter, it was those one day splurges and bang, I was back up the lbs. I had lost, plus. I believe for me this tool will help me "NOT SPLURGE as much" and maybe with the weight I do loose I will someday be ahead of the game, and get down in size. I KNOW.. the Band is slow loseing WLS, I just need to keep reminding myself of that, and with all your support I know I will do it. Your guys are the best...

Well put Kathy! I went to work for some meetings this morning and got a alot of comments about the hair and "how good I look" (haha...I still don't see it but whatever!) Anyways, ALOT of people asked me "how's it going with the diet?" Guess I'm a little touchy about this, but I informed quite a few people that I don't consider this a diet...it's a WAY OF LIFE...for the rest of my life. This wonderful tool that I was given will just insure that I adhere to this way of life and achieve the success that I hope is waiting for me down the road!