Julie norton

I am so pleased that even with a little incorrect eating, I can still get back on the wagon and go down the road I've chosen. I adore my band almost always. Except when it gets fickle But I'm sticking with this good tool and happy with my choice. Sometimes it is difficult to see so many people complain about a tool. I'm sorry it didn't work for them, but I don't want to read a lot of negative posts some days. Just me

Even with excess skin, you are healthier.....right? I watch those 600 lb shows too. What is it about them that makes me watch and root for those that lose a lot? Amazing results at most times even if they don't get to anyone's "goal". I have read the bmi charts were made by insurance companies and are not accurate. I like that explanation

Welcome and congrats. Sorry I have no info on your back issue. Perhaps call and speak to the nurse? Good luck

Welcome. You should know my son has a cat named Harley Quinn ! Good luck on your new adventure

I too have to remind myself to eat. Who woulda thunk? Such a different mindset after all these years. I do get hunger signals sometimes around 4-5 pm. I use protein bars and readymade protein shakes for those days I just don't feel like eating. But I know I need something to fuel my body. Easy huh?

I feel your body sort of selects a set point where it is comfortable. May be higher than charts and docs want. But what do YOU want? A size 12 was great for me. I am so healthy a few extra lbs come and go. But I basically hover around the same weight for 7 years that is how I figured my end zone. Good luck

Thank you walker. You are such an insightful person. I truly appreciate the truth from those that have been through widowhood and back. Seems like the fog has lifted a bit.....still trying to get thru My health is wonderful. That is the most positive thing I can say and my kids are coming Sunday for a family luncheon. Thanks again. I value your posts toake me laugh. And cry

Thank you for asking about the new year! The first birthday/Christmas with out my husband was the hardest thing I've ever done. But it is a new year. I turned 60 and I hVe plans to go to Hawaii soon. Much better. I've turned a bit of a corner ????

Compliance is a hard job. Diligence is hard Weighing 80lbs more is harder than any of those. I'm thrilled with my band for many years. Not perfect. But really happy w/a size 12

Yes. My support group is 99%sleevers. I am the only bandster present. Plus after 8 years I have a fairly compliant attitude. I too wish for a seasoned bandster group Maybe you could start one? I would be first to join. Like "5year banded". Or something like that?? Just a thought

Ok thanks so much for the info. I don't have anyone else to ask. I shall look at Amazon sizes? I see what they have

Well I'm 60 and going in march for some tune ups on the tummy and breasts. My doc had no issue with age. See what your doc says. I bet you'll be pleasantly surprised????

Great thread Lipstick lady you have sparked a great flame.lots of ages and opinions and attitudes on these boards but you put it right out there. I enjoy reading your posts. And firey responses. It's fun to see how people cope with out their food. It's a new world for some

Great pictures. Really inspires others to think about plastics. I decided tummy tuck and moving nipples up and a bit of lipo. All done at once. Sooo I have surgery scheduled early march. Happy to get rid of the dreaded overhang

Thanks WLS pals. There was a lot of info on plastics. I'm scheduled for a TT march 10. Been 8 years and I'm tired of my "extra cat" sitting on my lap(I have 2. That is enough for now ) Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Like compression? Where do you get those. ?And is it like spanx?????? Thank you

it is wonderful herbal tea that makes things move smooth in the am in the bathroom. I like it

My doc said breast would be 2 weeks nada. Then light exercise lower body only. A month or really 2

Big game guy. Noticed the jersey. I happen to be SF. Giants only

I am a bit shy of traveling for surgery so I will have my TT here in calif. About &4500. I have saved for over 8 years since my lap band and am very close. One more month. March 10 Very excited. Do I hafta post pics?

Thrilled to have a date to get rid of the layer of pure fat that is in my way! Bicycling. Sitting. Lump o coal in my lap. For gods sake it is like having an extra cat in my lap. I have 2. Quite enough.

Tomi Thanks for asking. New year I am trying to heal. Tummy tuck in march. Woo hoo

Ps. He mentioned nothing about draining my band

Went for TT consult Monday. Very excited. AppArently this roll over my pants is not going away. I eat right. Exercise. 7 years. And still it hangs Date of march 10. He says 3 weeks out. I've heard of 6 week recovery also. Big step for this widow. Recover mostly alone altho my gal pals will help shop drive etc Kinda scary yet empowering new stuff for 2015⌛️

please sha are any tips that made you comfy

Just had a TT consult this AM my doc gives 10% off for cashier check. Better keep saving! Apparently I'm a good candidate ( he said I was nice- I said you tell every one that- he said he would operate on hitler or Charles Manson if dying ha due to ethics ) Anyway. A little lift for the girls and a flatter stomach. Sounds ok at 60 gulp