Julie norton

I'm posting due to another thread.... Having WLS later In life seems to me to have some advantages. I'm just not sure if my 20 year old head could take on a new, life long term commitment like my 51year old head did 8 years ago. I was not thinking of my whole life then... I also did not happen to be overweight iny 20's. That came with a not happy marriage and 2 kids in my 30's... I had over a decade of gaining- Losing-gaining cycle (that I did flirt with in my early teens)....that took me to 249 lbs. then I was serious....I'm just not clear that many 20 year olds can project a lifetime Wondering???

Loved this thread....really lit up the boards! Lots of good info, incorrect info, personal stories , some judgement..... Heartfelt admissions, newbies and veterans....something for everyone! Really interesting. It made me, for just a moment, retreat to a 20 something year old mind.... Frankly, I don't know if I truly had the wisdom, long-term thinking and tenacity my 51 year old body had when I had WLS . That is a TRULY interesting subject to me. Seems like some of us more , ahem ,mature people here have a much different perspective and success than a 20 something jumping in 2 weeks to surgery.. Not defending any point of view ... Just youthfulness has its innocence and naivitivity....

Congrats on being on the other side! Hope you never see the weight number you started at again! That is the beauty of WLS to me.... Losing and keeping weight off... For YEARS. What a fabulous life changer for most of us. Best of luck. Keep posting.... Before you know it, you will be a veteran !

Joining in with a long walk around San Francisco. Mission Delores and park. Ended by eating Brussels sprouts in a little cute place .... Where everyone was 30 years younger. What a place to people watch!

You can turn this around very fast. Just a new clothing item from Ross or thrift store, a quick hair dye job, and you will feel better I predict! Good enough to walk around the block I hope. Sometimes, the hardest person to please is yourself. Your thirties can be good!!

I'm right with you bandista I need to put more pounds. Sigh. On my ticker The TT and flu had me my lowest since high school. Wonderful while it lasted.... Back to the set point I have been at for over 7 years. Being realistic , but still aiming for it again. Seems like normal life to me????

Great results! It is such a luxury and gift to be able to sculpt the body. Yours looks like you wanted I hope. A bit of pain.... But nice on the other side of surgery.

I think that it is a real dilemma for many of us bandsters. Too tight and we lose pounds, but can cause some physical problems.... Too loose, and we struggle with food and satiety issues. It is a fine line to find the the right fill.... and a good mindset that seems to work the best. Even years out, I struggle with the thought of another fill???? Or keep trying my hardest to eat right . Then I have to factor in appt, distance, and $300 every try I want to change my fluid amount. Sigh No easy answer.... But I want to keep my band forever so I err on the side of caution... And keep it under inflated Best of luck. I hope you keep posting⭐️

Congratulations! With time and work you will never see those pounds again! WLS works for many of us . Keep posting. It is inspiring... And I like these boards for support and info.⭐️

We are hoping for a wet fall and winter for our ground water and lakes Love cars! Quite a hobby

So happy for your adventure! We can live vicariously through you! I found the underground quite user friendly and great to access many places. However, for me, there is no place like home✈️

Gosh. I found a good seamstress as I got closer to goal. Saved me from donating almost new clothes. About $10. Per article. Now they are almost tailor made... Just an option for those not able to spend thousands⭐️

Apparently. iPad cannot post profile pics either. Just computer. Sigh

Though I would throw this title out and see who is satisfied 5 years + post op. I'm unsure how many of us there are. Many sleever conversions, but looking for bandsters still keeping their band. Personally, I am 8+ years, and keeping the Fluid low has helped me to not reject the foods I like and depend on. Wondering how others are doing years out? Please post if you are in this group, no matter how it is currently going. Thanks.

Jane Not from my phone....I cannot see your gallery. I have seen them though and they are inspiring ! This weekend I will use the iPad and try before and after pics. I'm very proud of my effort and would like to have pics stay up. Before and after have too many posts for me to even find my previous efforts. Thank you for helping????

Ps. I also thought the TT was way harder recovery than I expected... And I also have kids!!

Great compliance! You look younger and way more healthy. Hope you feel the same. I am years out from surgery but love to see how others are doing. I find these boards inspirational to me and check them when I have down time. Congrats !

You look great and I am proud of you for your weight control ....and posting a pic of part of your body you are not so pleased with. That took a lot of strength and I'm not sure many of us would do that. So, for today, you are my hero!

Fabulous store!!! So happy you are in London and fulfilling your goal. Something not possible years ago! What a great gift we were given to help change our life . Sounds like you are having fun!!

Oops turning on the burner on high And trying to cook... And failing... And leaving it for me... They were house sitting. Thanks. Now I don't feel like it is just me and my kids.... Universal ... (Ok I wanna believe that)

Ha! Kids (25) are the same all over ! Just threw out a lovely pan that was totaled by

I think advertising is unfortunately very good at what they do.... pizza. Doorbells...dog barks... Gooey Hamburgers...baby crying...all kinds of distractions!! (Calgon take me away) It is almost food porn isn't it? And nothing to counterbalance the junk...like above poster mentioned. I try to DVR most shows...I'm also very big on the mute button... Feel sorry for innocent young ones that are getting drilled w/ unhealthy Garbage ... Sigh... Ok I'll stop my tirade now thank you

ThAnks. Gotta wait for my 25 year old to help. I tried for 1/2 hr w/ no luck from old computer I can see some info about posters like when they joined and surgery date from my iPhone But no gallery Sigh. I'll try again

iPhone 6 is what I use. I have an iPad also. Can I use existing pics or do I take a picture (of my older huge self)of a picture? Golly. I think I need a 12 year old to help me.., they seem to know

I have put pics in before and after 3 x I am on iPhone 99% of the time Now I see no pictures on my profile. How do I post profile pics? Thank you in advance.