Julie norton

Congrats. ⭐️ Those pounds are GONE. Not to return.. That is the huge difference to me personally... Never looked back Hope all goes the way you want it to!

Trust the process. You'll likely be home that afternoon.... I did not find it a difficult recovery and I got back my life ... Minus 90 pounds You can do this! You made this decision for a reason Most of us were a bit worried as the date got closer.... That seems normal to be a bit apprehensive ...But don't trade it for anything! You have a new life ahead if you follow some basic rules and follow drs orders and be COMPLIANT!! Best of luck!!⭐️

I find that making an appt w/ someone I want to see and walking with them and catching up works lots of times. This Especially works well if we meet at the gym If it is at our houses in the afternoon.... Uh. ...sometimes it's just a cocktail and no walk????

I was surprised bananas are so high In carbs. Sigh

I adore and live by your phrase "without your health, you have nothing". Ask any very ill person, and they will say the same. My dearest friend of 43 years had a great life, wonderful husband and kids, possessed great beauty , lived in a lovely home... And in the end, none of it really mattered.... The illness won. I'm so lucky to regain health and have the opportunity to live a wonderful healthy life⭐️ Thank you lap band!

So happy for you! I hope you never see a 2 in front if your weight again . The band is an awesome tool... With our compliance. Congrats

Curious subject I'm not sure a fixed object around a narrow tube can change too much.. I get the surrounding fat can diminish, but I'm not clear the band itself loosens. I am careful flying because pressure changes affect me for a few hours, .. Not clear that is the same issue. Would love to read more opinions⭐️

I also care for my dementia affected dad. Thankfully. I have help. I second the notion of having something WRITTEN about what you want at your life's end. Please do not make your loved ones guess about DNR. Or where your final resting spot may be . It eases everyone's mind to do what you wanted????⭐️

There are many naysayers about the band, but also many of us who credit the band with changing our lives! Please trust the process and follow the protein. Water. And exercise as best as you can. You can reevaluate in a couple of months, but don't let the horror stories scare you . I, like many others, have had little to no problems with my band. For years. !!! I credit it with totally changing my life. And living for years without the burden of 90 extra lbs!!! Best of luck and please keep posting⭐️

The real truth that pmanley was commenting on was this is a HUGE OPPORTUNITY TO CHANGE your life. Please dig deep and try to comply... Your body and your doc will thank you

Take a break every hour and 1/2 or so to move just a bit if you can. It helps keep all systems moving if you can stroll just a short bit in a parking lot or somewhere convenient. And yes on the pillow. Good luck

What a wonderful positive post! ????Thanks JWM. I can count on your posts being real.... and supportive of this different lifestyle we have chosen Even with the ups and downs of life. Although every day is not sunshine and lollipops... They are way better than carrying around that 90 extra pounds. Thanks lapband!

Congrats on keeping your band. ????And keeping weight off. It is not easy. There are some long term banders around these sites. Many have gone on to revision . I am closing in on 9 years and hope to have many more. It is a challenge to have the right restriction... Mine can change over time with no additional fills. I try to keep my fills low. But fight the weight game Hope you are well. I am much older, but same issues I would guess. Let me know

I'm hoping you ladies get to share the secret that life gets better as you get older! Having just turned 60, my 50's with WLS were better (WLS at 51) than I even hoped.my 40's were a dark heavy time for me and now life is way different .....without the burden and head trip of 90+ extra lbs! Best of luck and keep posting⭐️

I am grateful for a truly healthy life that has gone on for years.???? I'm thankful for this board of fun cyber friends that seem to know what to say when life seems hard. I'm happy to be 60 with no weight issues( except between my ears) And feel settled into the next chapter of my life. (Learning to live alone after a long marriage and widowhood has its challenges) Onward I go. I'm looking forward to Hawaii soon. Dreamy place for me!

Today I picked up my galfriend at the airport... She had neck and eye work done in Tijuana , Mexico ! She looked fabulous... Minimal bruising. Little bit of swelling. I was leery, but this is her second trip to the wishing well and she got a lot of value for 3,000 bucks!!! They came to San Diego and picked her up and delivered her to a private residence . She returns in 9 days for a brief check up. I am kinda a USA surgery girl, but I am opening up to the value and quality care available in Mexico⭐️

Since this is the header of the topic, I am officially,whole heartedly supporting those who choose to live life with a lapband! I hope some of the other band veterans will choose to help answer questions about a healthy life with our bands. It can be a life changer! For many years! For this one category, can I ask respectfully for no band bashing, stomach perforation, port flipping horror stories? I am very pleased with my years of healthy living with my band .. May it always be so for others too⭐️ I DO SUPPORT any type of WLS for the record. This is just one all place to celebrate banded life. Thanks for listening

All I want for Christmas is for my TT scar to look as good as yours! Realistically, I'm only 5+ months out. The silicone scar strips don't seem to be doing a noticeable job... The sides are fading but The center not as much You look great. Thanks for showing!

Great answers Seems we can forgive lots of typos and grammar problems etc. Me..the only issue I have is I just can't read a page long monologue with no stops. It probably has some valid points. But I find it confusing when posters think they are writing a short novel and pour out many concepts seemingly unrelated. Just me... I skip the diatribes .... Adore all the different approaches and ideas though!!

Good point and I don't want my head in the sand...that being said, any WLS has it's pros and cons. And golly. I'm starting to feel like our circle of banders gets a bit smaller every year⭐️

They sure look happier after .... And sometimes younger⭐️

welcome, I think this is a great site for questions and info and others experience with the band. There appear to be some naysayers around on some of the sites. but please be assured there are happy and healthy banders around. Hoping for a great fresh start for you .

Just playing the devil's advocate here.... This is an equalizing tool/board⭐️ Although we may know your weight or size.... Lots of us do not know how young or old ....skin color, choice of religion, gender identified( that one is mostly easy) educated or self taught, etc. I do recognize profiles have some info, but I use a smartphone and don't see that description. My point is everyone gets a place at the table (ha) and we hear a wonderful array of responses... From utter compliance to blatent disregard of this opportunity and it's rules. Even grammar deficient folks get their say. (A big red pen to cross out typos ?) food for thought

Great job Jamie. And congrats on a new house! How exciting and what a difference a year makes! Keep on posting and inspiring us.. It helps to read about others and their journeys.

Happy to see some bandsters posting. There is a lot of negative posting about band issues that I read . I had my band surgery in late 2006. It has not always been an easy road, but I am so grateful to not regain 90% of what I lost. It took many years of adjustments. ....both in my head and in my band to come to a healthy way of living. The key things I read from other long termers are WATER, protein, and exercise. I seem to have the best "fit" when my band is a bit loose. I can eat salads and other fiberous foods that did not work when my band was tight. I adjust my band about twice a year. Add some fluid... Then after months it seems to get too tight. Remove a bit of fluid and live with it for awhile.. Til I get too hungry between meals. And regain about 5-7 lbs. then back to a fill. And so on Some days are better than others. Sigh But they are all better than lugging around 90 extra pounds⭐️