Julie norton

Good for you long termers. Love to hear stories of our journey. Almost 7 years for me. Mostly good. Not perfect. But GOOD

Dawalsh. Like what you have to say. It is quite a journey. I would do it again. 7 year bandiversary coming up!!

So happy for your success. You deserve it and I bet it feels great.

Congrats on the great stories. Sorry for the unsuccessful stories. No one solution works for everyone. This one changed the course of my life and I would truly do it again

Sounding like there are a few of us in the South Bayish area I am open to trying to meet to be with others on this band journey. Except for this forum, I only have one other friend who had the sleeve surgery. Any ideas?

I am just an hour plus south of SF too. Maybe a support group or meeting sometime?

Good luck to you

Love to hear long term success stories. They help us seasoned bandsters keep on. Congrats. It sometimes is not an easy journey. But worth it!!

Not sure what a rev wrap is ? Tortilla like flat bread ish wrapped around ?? ???´???–do tell. And did you tolerate it?

Thanks for the great words. It is an inspiration to me. And I am not easily impressed or inspired. But today I am!

Thanks for all the responses. It helps me to see most people do not think broaching this subject is good form. Only in response to questions is what I am reading. Of course I knew 7 years ago,Before my journey into WLS that I was interested in something that appeared to last. Rather than taking off 30 lbs. gaining 32. Etc. I would have liked to hear some options. But I'm hearing that is only me. Any thoughts?

I don't know the answer ! When I see aquaintances that are gaining large amounts continuously, I am torn whether to casually mention WLS as an option. I am not suggesting any put downs. Just an autobiographical. "This worked for me". Does this sound right to other seasoned bandsters? Sign me Unsure

Good info. I chose not to tell many. Years later I'm glad I did. I can still give info to anyone I want right. Can't unring a bell tho. Good luck

Would love to see a 2 yr.post group. 4 year group. 6 yr group. There are enough of us that things do change a bit after longer periods. Veteran bandsters is good. But not quite specific enough. What do ya think ?

Good stories. Sometimes we forget this is a marathon. Not a sprint. Let us get thru a few years. it certainly helped to get people used to the new you. They go stop commenting. Eventually. Hopefully❤

Well put. Ignorance is everywhere Informed is educated. Even in weighty issues❤

I think I need bras. The "girls" just aren't as perky as I'd like them to be. Gotta lift em up a bit. Some bras do hurt my port tho

Yes. That word normal again. Whatever that is to each of us. Just didn't want to continue to fight xxl for me. Wanted to be comfortable no matter what the circumstance. Some people want size 6. Some of us are happy at size 12. Depends what your view if normal is! Good luck

I also have a port where my bra touches and it gets sore. Even after years. Other places for ports may be better? Anyone have ports not under your boobs? Do tell

Me too. Couldn't agree more.

My solution when I'm going thru a tough spell of sometimes accepting/ sometimes not. A Baggie can be helpful in the car. Not a tissue. Truly. Just my humble suggestion after almost 7 years. Wish I could know what sets mine off. I just know it takes a good day or two to relax

Regarding flying. It does seem to irritate my band. I hydrate and all but I have to be very gentle for the first day or so. I have good luck with protein bars I order off the Internet. they don't "stick". I try for at least 15 grams of protein per bar. Around 150- 180 calories. Gotta find what works for you