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My fear is bat wings on my arms but I'll take saggy skin over fat any day. Everybody is different depending on many factors.

Wow!!! Awesome. What an inspiration.

My fear is bat wings on my arms but I'll take saggy skin over fat any day. Everybody is different depending on many factors.

Congratulations on your success. Now take the time to enjoy it. You said that before you could just grab clothes and go. Take a few minutes in the dressing room to try the clothes on, that is part off the fun. I love it when I take in different sizes and get surprised when the smaller size fits. My me, it's like taking time to smell the roses. And yes, it does since surreal at times because my brain is still trying to process the change.

Congratulations on your success. Now take the time to enjoy it. You said that before you could just grab clothes and go. Take a few minutes in the dressing room to try the clothes on, that is part off the fun. I love it when I take in different sizes and get surprised when the smaller size fits. My me, it's like taking time to smell the roses. And yes, it does since surreal at times because my brain is still trying to process the change.

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We are not cheaters. We just have a tool to help us. We still have to work just as hard by exercising and eating smaller/healthier food choices. It is NOT a dirty little secret!!!!!! Please don't let anyone make you feel ashamed.

That is a great idea to make a list. When I hit a plateau, I got discouraged and lost focus. But now I am back on track. If I ever plateau again, I will refer to my list. Thanks for your positive attitude. VERY MOTIVATION!!!!!!!

We are not cheaters. We just have a tool to help us. We still have to work just as hard by exercising and eating smaller/healthier food choices. It is NOT a dirty little secret!!!!!! Please don't let anyone make you feel ashamed.

Having the band is just a tool to help you loose weight. You still have to do all the work to make it work. It's not like it is a Miracle cure. You still have to eat healthy, small portions and exercise. I too wish I woulld of done it years ago. My sister has lost 100 lbs with diet and exercise and I'm proud of her but she was telling people that she did it the "natural" way. I was so offended by that because it's not like we don't still have to work at it. Be proud of what you have done for yourself.

Yeah!!!!

As maddysmom said want power, I call it won't power, I won't eat what is bad for me! I won't make excuses. I won't say I can't do this! best wishes, Karen

Most of us can eat more than a cup of food, that's why we're supposed to measure our portions. It's our job to stop eating after a cup not the band's job to force us.
Have a look at this link, I think it will help you understand: http://drsimpson.net/fills/Lap-band-eating/lap-band-not-restriction/lap-band-and-restriction.html

You lost a lot. Getting back on the wagon is not easy but you can do it.

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I spoke to someone today and it reminded me of this thread, and it was about 'delivery' of a message.
I told them that the way that you choose to deliver a msg can influence someone or alienate someone. It doesn't change the quality of the information contained in it but it may be the deciding factor on whether people take in the information or not. As someone who's job it is to influence people, I think that's sad when information gets ignored because of the delivery.
I think you've posted some very interesting threads in the last few days, MsMaui but I do think this particular thread was derailed because it alienated rather than influenced, irregardless of the information contained within it. And that's not just true of this post but a lot of posts, and a lot of instances in every day life too. If it was intentional (and in my case, it sometimes is) then the backlash would have to be expected. If it wasn't intentional, then take it as that's what the whole kerfuffle was about, really.
But I do have to thank you for the information you have posted. Because I do think making risks known assists people to make an informed decision.

Go for it!!!!!

It is ALL worth it!!!!! I can eat anything I want within moderation as long as I follow the band rules. Once I started losing weight, it was easier to let some foods go. Good luck on your journey.

I have finally learned to listen to my band. It's a process. Thanks for the post.

Hi All! Although Iv'e lost only 20 lbs. since band date 3/11/13, My A1c (blood glucose) was 9.1 in jan. 2013. Should be in range of 4-6. Got my lab results back from dr. app. on thursday an now it's down to 6.4! YAY!!! Dr. was impressed an said good job, keep it up!! Still shows I'm alittle dehydrated though. Don't quite get that? I'm drinking plenty?? thanks

As I was reading this, I thought the same thing.