plongway101

I am 4 years post op and I did have to do it again! after 3 years my band slipped and I had to have it remvoed soon as I could I was back to have it put back in! It isn't easy changing your mindset toward food but it is sooo worth it! I wasn't the typical lap band candidate because I had mine done because I have had 4 heart attacks and have artery disease and had to get the weight off or I would die. I was on 14 meds at the beginning and now I'm on 4! I had lost 62 lbs gained 16 while band was out (I guess I thought it gave me license to eat!) I've now lost 6 and want to lose another 7 before deciding if I want to be that small again. I think I was too small at 133. If you follow your drs guidelines you will have no problems. I was back to work in 7 days without any problems. I still get stuck at times if I eat too fast or if I drink before eating but I would NEVER HAVE IT TAKEN OUT! I feel wonderful and can now exercise at Curves without having to stop becasue I can't catch my breath! I walk my dogs and housework is sooooo much easier. If I can't get to the gym I either wash floors on hands and knees or wash my walls so I get exercise daily. watching the weight drop is incrediable!!! If you need moral support just let me know and I'll be there with you 100%. Pat

That sounds great! I'm 4 years post surgery but always looking for new receipes! What brand of hot wing sauce do you use? I've never purchased it before. Sounds like lunch one day next week!