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I also am from the lay on your left side (with a heating pad) to ease Lap band discomfort .
I believe only about 20-25% of banders get long term results...
there are product malfunctions, dr ‘s placement problems, operator error, and other issues . The continuing dr visits have helped me, and truly, checking in here also helps.
I am a long term bander, and I understand I may not have her forever. For me, thank goodness it works with me. -
I do enjoy a manicure or pedicure reward. But a real treat is a long massage at the end of my week...
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So happy to see posters here again.
We all have successful/ non- successful months or years... (I stopped saying days/weeks). Just hearing someone else who really KNOWS how this banded life is a bit different helps me.
Please keep posting.
(And Lisa...a hundreds $ plus rock??)jfc193, ProudGrammy and Julie norton reacted to this -
I can chime in. I’m almost 64 and been banded well over a decade. Very happy with my decision....
however... they’re are days my band is NOT agreeable, so liquids ( ok frozen yogurt or indulgence frozen) may help
I get through it , and it can still be frustrating because I can’t see it coming.
All and all, I delight in being 90 lbs lighter thru life. I find this world easier to negotiate at a “normal” size... whatever that means to each of us . -
Some post here. But it is a bit sluggish at times.
Sadly, many not -happy banders around as well for many reasons.
Not sure of other sites I believe Facebook has some groups.
. It is a very special dance I must follow to not irritate my band. I drink Protein Shakes and exercise....and
Try!! I fail also!
Hoping You will remember the high Protein from the last round.
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That was a very nice tribute to your old friend. The band.
I also liked that your goodbye was not peppered with “wrath of my band” add -ons.
It was fun through Lapband talk.. and BariatricPal.
I’m still happily going along the band trail. December mark 12 years, and I always listened to your great advice. I guess it is true that nothing lasts forever.
Thank you for your devotion to this WLS community.
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Made the choice in 06. Not many other options available then. Also wanted least invasive and adjustable and removable so lap band fit my prerequisite.
Slight Hair loss at 4-5 months. It did grow right back.
I have a hard time with very dry chicken and salads don’t like me sometimes.
I knew when I lost weight steadily and it did NOT COME BACK!! That this was the right choice for me.
My tools are: this board to and ask things and check in, Drs appts scheduled and kept, sharing a personal trainer 2x weekly,
and also going back to shakes when my band acts up.
It is the best I can do and I try everyday.... some days or weeks are better than others! Nothing in this life is perfect!
Lastly, it is usually the same 5-10 lbs I deal with....
Not 85 lbs!!.
Best of luck with your WLS decision.Pick what the Dr and you agree on..funky_monkey800 and jfc193 reacted to this -
Carrie p
That is perhaps the best advice from a veteran to all who consider WLS.
Specifically helpful for banders... it is a life changing decision IF you can reset your response to food like you said.
I have been in “band school” for almost 12 years .... and I find she is a fickle bi*ch at times. I just keep going along... happy about maintaining 85 lb loss... sad because it sometimes feels like an eating cult -like diet .
Please keep posting about your adventures with WLS.
It helps me to read about others’ ongoing treks.
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Good post... might I add that for me, weight is lost first in the grocery store.
Sad....however if it is not in my home.... I can’t eat it.
Just my system -
I find it doesn’t work well when my back is irritated...
But to help me get to dreamland, I’m trying. -
Silly kitty
I have heard this come up from wls friends and this board. Don’t fret. Bodies can find a comfortable set point... keeping it there may be a struggle... but thank goodness it is 10lbs ... not 80!!
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My son and his wife do follow fasting 8-16. They do well. They are young and very active and fairly lean.
I try but ams I cant eat much. So pms are tough.
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Truly, I am so thankful that food has lost its siren song to me. To me, that is one of the best rewards of WLS.
I’m over a decade into this and still very humble and still learning.
Sure, I get hungry... I eat well( most )of the time.
I like the use of ‘love ‘ food being replaced with better lifelong terms.
I truly try not to shop much...mostly do not watch food shows(ok. Mary berry) don’t peruse food mags or recipes. Just keeping a distance....
And please don’t mistake me for someone who “gets it”... I still just try
Life goes on, and the WLoss community can teach us much.GreenTealael, Frustr8 and Julie norton reacted to this -
Congratulations jfc.
I’m happy you are down to a comfortable weight... some of us ahem.. mature ones like to think of high school weight as a great area for us.
This world is easier to navigate at a “normal” weight. Whatever that means to each of us
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Ok. August is upon us. It would be nice to see a few posts ... however brief... from some veterans Successful or not quite, I miss you!!
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I don’t think it is uncommon to start with smaller fills. Keep going!! You will know when it is good. Hopeful
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Seems as if bands have their own ideas for what will agree with them.. and mine is not consistent.
I deal with it every week...
It has been many years, but I won’t give up!!jfc193, Julie norton and funky_monkey800 reacted to this -
Vets are the only ones that usually seem to not post overly dramatic themes. Some of us wait, like big viffer , reading and wondering when the bickering will stop, mostly counting on the fiercest members moving on.
We’re still here (11+ years)working our OWN programs. Best of luck to all. -
Just a few banders post these days. Happy to see them!! Nice positive posts.
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I’m still around... happy to be maintaining 11 & 1/2 years later. (Up a few, down a few)
try to be compliant daily... Some days are better than others.. just like some months are better... ok some years are better than others when you been at this awhile , vets.
This site helps me+ drs appts+work out appts.
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Port Tenderness - 9 years out
in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
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My port does get sore... mostly when I lean forward against it. I occasionally don’t protect it from kitties and such.
( my placement is between boobs about 2” lower)
Good luck on less pressure. Ps. I sometimes have to switch bras due to underwire etc pressure