Ashmarie117

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my name is sylvia... and i love my band! lol
i was banded 7-2-12... so about 6 weeks ago i'm down 38 pounds (that includes pre-op and post-op)... and here are a few little victories that make me smile and love my band...
1- people that dont know about the band have FINALLY commented about how 'great' i'm looking and how i've lost weight. (i had been a little down lately because i felt like no one noticed!)
2- i'm fitting into clothes that haven't work in YEARS! pants that i love and kept in hopes of one day fitting into them... i can FIT INTO THEM!!!!!!!!!! one in particular that made me happy was a paid of tommy hilfiger trouser jeans that i LOVED. and when my now husband and i started dating about 3 years ago, i wore these pairs like once or twice and he loved them and asked me to wear them more cause he liked how they looked on me. well... they were already a little tight and getting tighter (as i gained more) and were too uncomfortable to wear! SO i always had some excuse as to why i didn't wear them (i wasn't about to tell a guy i just started dating that my pants were too small! LOL and , yes, eventually i told him they were too small! and by the time i was banded, i couldn't even get them UP to my waist... much less close them!) so last night i go and try these and other pair of pants on and they all close!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! mind you, they are a little tight, but they CLOSE. and in another month or so... they will fit well!!
3- i'm learning to eat to live... not live to eat! i still love food and appreciate it... but its not an obssession (usually). i have been able to say no to certain things and to learn to stop when i'm full and be ok with giving part of my food over to my husband because i'm getting full. (i may or may not have growled/scowled at anyone trying to share my precious food in the past) love it!
4- my husband sees me walking around with pants that are now huge on me and calls me 'thin' (who, ME?!)
anyway just wanted to share these because i'm so excited!
what are you're little victories that make you love your band?!

It's been a week and 1 day went and got weight yesterday and I have lost 19 pounds so happy my blood sugar has been perfect I have been off the meds for 3 weeks now and feeling great. Haven't had to take anything for pain in4 days. Also walked a mile at the gym yesterday

Hey! I can finally make posts on the POST-op side now feels good to have the surgery over with!

Of course, the first visit wasn't as bad as I thought. I had lost 16 lbs in 2 weeks. Everything seems to be on track. Get my first fill on August 29th, a little over 4 weeks from my surgery on July 26th.
Done! Whew!

I went for my post op visit today. I've lost 11 and a half pounds. It feels really great I wish I was able to eat food though because I kind of miss the motion of chewing but my doc wants me to be on liquids and Protein Shakes for 2 more weeks!! Cannot wait until the 27th!

I went for my post op visit today. I've lost 11 and a half pounds. It feels really great I wish I was able to eat food though because I kind of miss the motion of chewing but my doc wants me to be on liquids and Protein Shakes for 2 more weeks!! Cannot wait until the 27th!

Today it's been four months post-op.
Pre op weight 350
Today's weight 299.2
50 pounds gone and I no longer weigh 300 pounds.
I'm loving this new way of living.

I am so happy there is very very little discomfort and I can't wait to see results. The doctor and hospital staff were amazing and I just couldn't be happier right now.

I am so happy there is very very little discomfort and I can't wait to see results. The doctor and hospital staff were amazing and I just couldn't be happier right now.

I am so happy there is very very little discomfort and I can't wait to see results. The doctor and hospital staff were amazing and I just couldn't be happier right now.

I am so happy there is very very little discomfort and I can't wait to see results. The doctor and hospital staff were amazing and I just couldn't be happier right now.

I am so happy there is very very little discomfort and I can't wait to see results. The doctor and hospital staff were amazing and I just couldn't be happier right now.

hell all!
Tomorrow is my last day band free! I am very excited, yet super nervous at the same time! I know this is the right decision and I'm proud of myself for realizing that, but of course there are always small worries at the back of your mind. My doctor prescribed me xanax for the morning of because I know I'm going to have the butterflies terribly. I was wondering if any of you had the same issue and if the xanax actually helped?

WooHoo! I was banded this morning.
For the most part, I feel good, considering. I am walking around the house just fine.
FYI...the worst part, for me, is the pain in my chest and especially me neck! The left side of my neck feels like I have 5 pulled muscles in one spot. This is all from the gas and as soon as that goes away, life will be great!
Congrats to all who were also banded and the others with a lapband in their very near future!

I was banded on April 28th and although the recovery was not very pleasant I would not take it back for anything! I love my Lapbanf. It's been a great tool so far. My weight loss has slowed down, I have been at a loss of 28 pounds for about 3 weeks now but I went in for a fill today and know the weight will start to come off again. Losing the weight is much easier with this tool to help

Congrats on your surgery! It's cliche but take it 1 day, 1 meal, and 1 lb at a time. Your health comes first now.

I am getting surgery done August 7th. Excited and nervous, but glad the date has been set. Been on this road toward lapband since may's first doctor appointment. Good luck to all the August banders.

August 8th!

I Was told yesterday by a co worker that I was dwindling away!! I just smiled and said "and I'm ok with that" ???ƒ

I just got the band in March at 23 and would suggest you have a good support system and a local support group to attend. Also, take advantage of a bariatric dietician and learn which foods will be the best to eat.
Overall, realize this is a journey and not an overnight thing. There will be days when head hunger rules and others that rush by. Take the good with the bad and truly be involved in the experience. It's very rewarding!

I got on the scale today and i am officially in onederland!! 199.6...i dont remember the last time i saw my weight begin with a one! on to the next goal!

I know how you feel. Iv been thinking about getting the band since I hit 18. Now I'm 19 & I got banded on 4-4-12. I didn't really tell to my parents about it. I just went along & did everything on my own, they didn't mind since it was for my health. It's only been 2 days & I'm recovering pretty fast. Just sucks that I can't wear jeans yet or leggings. If you really wanna loose weight ill say go for it. It's going to be hard since we are still young & New at this. But I'm learning little by little & remember it will be worth it in the end.