Julie norton

Thanks for the great words Kathy. We are still here. Still working our program. Arguing with about 5 lbs right now. Not so bad... life is good!

Nice to see you around the block again Andrew. Many of us argue with 10 lbs..... at least I remember... it is not 100!

That was a lot of extra skin. 15 lbs is a burden to carry ! I'm so glad it is over. Hope you feel more "normal" after all the swelling goes down. A bit painful on getting up and down. No? That was hardest for me

Many of us veterans still work on balance of food and exercise in proportion to where we are and want to be on the scale!! DAILY it can not be lackadaisical for me. Even after 10 successful years. Best luck to us all going thru life

I thought it was totally worth it! It did take a good 10 days to truly feel that way. Getting up and down was hard at first. The binder they put on you really helps. (Like a Velcro girdle) I kept mine on awhile and used spanx after that. I was 60 so I didn't need perfection, but I am happy I no longer have any overhang and I do have a flat stomach!! Good luck. You got this! Congrats on changing your body and I'm guessing your life!

I am years out and still find sauces, soups , braised in liquid meats, chili etc much more palatable. Gotta work with what ya got! I am banded and it is fussy.

Next was refried beans with a shred of cheese. Heavenly at that point!

Congrats!! That is awesome to change your life. Please be very careful getting up or sitting/ lying down. That was painful for me. The compression garment helped a lot!! You will feel better when you are up around after!!

I think it is inamed. 10 years old and holding up. Fingers crossed

Yep. 5% success rate with dieting. Sad. I truly tried. For years. Finally I had wls. What a life changing experience. I still have to eat right and exercise. But IT WORKS!! 10 years later and I am happy with my size. Nothing is perfect. But I can navigate this world from a size 12 better than a size 24 Best of luck on whatever you decide is best for you.

There are a few of us in the woodwork that come out... it is difficult to keep the same level of interest and excitement as the years. And a decade ! Add on to the post op. I still get lots of inspiration from here. Sad to not see many frequent posters tho ....

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I adore all the " can do" things that come with weight loss and changing your life. No one has mentioned the fractured friendships that we had when we ate together a lot. No one happen to say I'd love to have a drink and an appetizer and a nice meal. Not gonna happen for many. It is a wonderful healthy life, but personally. There are few occasions I miss the wild abandon of a second drink! And a dessert. All in one night , And not often , but occasionally would be fun. I'm a 10 year bander so I get it is a bit different for many of us[emoji486]

And I'm still trying. And not joyful to be 7 lbs over where I want. There are many worst things... but I try to keep my weight semi under control. Sometimes it works. Sometimes not

Puréed I would guess. No chunks of any kind ask to be sure, but I was allowed that. We all have different plans. Best of luck. It can change your life

You always remember getting under 200. Someone said that for whatever reason you don't recall going over it. Thoughts? Congratulations that is a big milestone

My take is : Sometimes we just have to be content with where we are weight wise. If it feels healthy and you can work out, Or climb a steep hill. And you feel good. That may be where you stay. Arguing with 10 lbs is a hellava lot easier than fighting 100 lbs!! I know this personally Good luck[emoji122]

Great BGirl. I know it can be tough without our tool. If I don't compromise my eating plan when my band is empty. I'm ok. As soon as it is breached. My body asks and begs for more food In answer to a question. I don't get heartburn much. But I reject the first food of the day very often Then it gets better

Travel is very difficult on my band. Fluids mostly. Protein bars. I would not recommend a fill anytime near a flight. Just me

It is truly a different way of living. And eating especially

Yogurt. Yummy.

Following. Please keep us posted. Like many, I want a life long band ... but. It sometimes does not work that way. Fingers crossed at 10 years and counting

This month is good Well. Down 3 lbs. then up 5. Sigh. Some things rarely change.... spring is nice with tons of wildflowers from the excessive rains Happy Moms day to those who mother anything[emoji93]

My take is we are all very different. Some are compliant. Some not so much. Some lose a lot. Others small amounts... The commonality is we are trying to change some fundamental issues we individually have. I don't see posters here as one or two types. I think there are varied audiences. Many hover and don't post Some post every meal... Gotta take the informative with the sometimes ignorant.

I often think this way. Getting to a comfortable weight and size is sooo personal. 12 is great for me. (10's in a good month) but I'm not willing to struggle super hard daily. I eat right and work out and feel just right where I am After 10 + years, and at 60 + age. I'm good right here