Julie norton

Happy to see some of us are just working our program as life goes on Nothing is perfect, yet we are still here. Wonderful

I have worked hard for years. Knowing it’s a different lifestyle... you might be hungry for a few hours. You might not want to move much... but it works. And water. Still hard for me. Protein shakes help me a lot Best to all that try! It is a lifestyle balance for me

Thanks for the sensible advice, Alex. It helps some of us older banisters to hear a fresh voice. Please share, if desired, your path these days. Thanks Jules Norton

Surely there are many vets out there. It is nice to chat with anyone who works with wls and the years that follow? Please post

Many of us are successful with banding . Least invasive and returnable I’m 12 years in and still living a wls life. Lots of us left due to such negative and loud feedback from those who did not have luck ( for many reasons) Some of us stick around....

Kathy I am horribly saddened by your news. That is not the correct order for family to lose a member. Grieving will be a long and windy road. I can just say: I’m so sorry for your family. Please take care of yourself. And. Yes. WE LOVE YA BABY

We seem to be a diminishing group; rest assured that many are here and successful years and years . Please don’t hesitate to ask for options. Everyone is different, but finding your formula is priceless!! Jules

I hope you are finding success! Your eating and drinking hopefully has improved. Yogurt, refried beans, and Cheese sticks. All helped me. We all are different . Try try try is true! (Sometimes a heating pad and laying on my left side helps if things don’t feel right) Mostly it seems like good behavior wins a lot. And... jumping right back in when there is a whoopsie . Best of luck. You can change the rest of your life by immersing yourself.

Great input! It appears to me that anyone undergoing wls should be ready for a huge lifestyle change. It happens in increments, changing long term behaviors. Best to all who try!

Best of luck... I have read so many posts from ladies whose weight is around 250....and their desire to be 150-170. Many have done exactly that. ( myself included) I think that sweet spot may not be exact, but it is much easier to navigate this world from a smaller size. It seems to be relative to where you start. 400 starting weight may be happy with 250... all about comfort and control for me. So thankful

Thanks for being so polite Missouri. It does get confusing at times. Whatever type of wls anyone chooses... it is yourself that ultimately does the work

Missouri. With all due respect. It is a lap band forum. Perhaps team bypass can post on a bypass forum. Everyone is different

Wishing you best of luck with your band. Many of us long term satisfied banders don’t post ... it can change your life.!! If you are set then please don’t listen to the hundreds of naysayers I’m over 12 years out and happily keeping off the weight with my band! Many of us are

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Hopeful you can keep your band. It helps many KEEP weight off. I’m right behind you at 2006 and I’m always trying to keep my band happy ( ps she can be a bi*ch). Hope a dr helps you. Let us know. Us bets have to lean on each other

Yum. I had a late lunch and this is good for now... how is your_________? Fill in the blank with an hobby or friend/spouse of their theirs.. if you don’t know them well enough to answer... stick with one sentence. Good luck.

For whatever reason , my feet are much more sensitive to cold..for years....my grown kids are forever saying how warm the house is when they’re here. I really don’t care to be cold in my home.

Glad to see other long term banders here. Many cannot keep their band for all kinds of reasons . I’m so happy to say I just passed my 12 year mark...??? 2006 included a life changing procedure lap band placement in Fresno Yes... a few ups and downs. But still close to my high school weight. (And please don’t think it has been smooth.. I make many mistakes) Very THANKFUL?????

It is such a personal decision. Myself, I waited years after wls, and was happy to see that pouch flap taken off. As above, it hurt like hell, but after a month or so, I never looked back . Ps i was in my sixties when I flattened my stomach and mom’s pubis.

Well. Although I do have irritatation issues about 1-2 times per year; I am fortunate to be 12 years banded in December!! I either go for liquids. Yuck. Or if it persists A small unfill. Wait months. Gain 5 lbs.. Have it adjusted.. lose 5. Good luck with issues. It is not an easy road!

Yes I do have an ancient 4 mm band. I’m steady where I am at 1 mm. Had it inflated higher years ago. There have been times in the last decade that my band has become irritated for no apparent reason and I have fluid removed. If I’m tight, and it is a long flight and trip, I deflate a tiny bit. If I’m not feeling over restricted... flying goes well for me. It is a dance with restrictions and fills for me...about 1-2 times a year. Good to check in also for my health. Best to you and flying

My one cent: my band does swell on flights.... I have to Baby it with yogurt. Or string cheese. Stuck in the air is no bueno. I spent too much time uncomfortable or in the bathroom before I learned this. Almost 12 years for me, and still I need to keep certain restrictions at times ...flying is one of them (For long flights and trips, I do have a small amount removed.... not going to Italy on my dream vacation and fighting my band)

So happy to see long lost posters coming on to chat! Welcome back Q/C!! All are welcome!! Some of us stragglers are still here... trying our best. I’m up 5 lbs. down 3lbs Or my rhythm goes well.....and candy and cocktails come my way so: . Back to shakes and dr appts and long walks. And hope.... Ah Cocktails and dinner out set me back again Oh well. It is 5-10 lbs... not 90!!!

Yes on patience.... really look at long term. Changing your life! In 6 months, you may like feeling successful after years of not “keeping it off” In a year.... you may really like your improved life. Please stay off the scale for days is another hint. It WILL happen if you follow your program... short term is nothing compared to having a different life!

Amie.... like Tom Petty said: The waiting is the hardest part! I was truly scared the night before surgery, and it turned out to be the best decision of my life! Almost 12 years later.... still happy and healthy... best of luck. Push through it!!