mjsafari

smilin - that sounds very scary - I have no clue. I hope you have talked to your surgeon about it?

Do the research and make your own decision for sure. If your doc is pushing you one way or the other, get a 2nd opinion. I think the Band can work for anyone who is willing to commit to it. If you are a volume eater, the band can work for you as long as you don't try to overeat repeatedly which can cause damage. If you are a sugar eater it is a little more difficult I think, because there are many ways to eat around the band - ice cream and other soft calories go down just fine. I think it is 90% mind set and 10% the band - that being said, there is no way I could have done it without the 10%. My surgeon only does Lap band, so no he didn't suggest the RNY. There was no choice for me though, I would not have done anything but the band. I did not want my insides rearranged. That is a personal choice, from experience as an OR nurse. I am not saying the RNY is bad or good - it just wasn't something I wanted to do. Insub - as I have said before I am TOTALLY amazed myself how well this has worked for me. I am just glad it did!

Hi all - I haven't been around other than the June 07 thread, but I thought this one was gone - I didn't realize it had moved. I am glad to see everyone is doing well. For those in the beginning stages with high BMIs - YOU CAN DO IT! No it isn't magic and you do have to work at it, but it can work. The one thing I will say is don't go in to it thinking you can eat anything you want - just less of it. I heard that a lot starting out and it does work to a point. BUT if you continue to eat high calorie foods, you can't continue to lose weight it is simple science. As much as I didn't want this to be a diet it is or at least it is for me. I just can't seem to get my mind to change - I still want all the foods I know I shouldn't have. I have to make an effort every day not to eat them, but the beauty of the band is I can't overeat them if I do chose to. My body isn't doing me any favors by being hungry all the time - one of the other things I heard, that the band will help your hunger - just isn't true for me. I deal with it be choosing healthy snacks - nuts mostly. I wish everyone luck - it is the best thing I could have done for myself. Almost 11 months from a tight size 32w to a size 16, with hope in sight that I can actually reach my goal that seemed so far away.

dang it is! Steph your a moderator - let us back in! We will have serious withdrawals! :-) is it an April fool's joke? Hope everyone is having a good week.

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I am right there with you Phyl - 5' 1" last I checked. 150 sounds good to me, I can't believe I could ever get to 120-125 to be "normal". I am amazed at people that are over 200lbs and in size 14 or 16. I am still a size 22 after losing 104lbs. I have not idea how much I am going to have to lose to be able to shop in the "normal" clothes!

thanks MM! I probably should have shot a little higher, but glad I didn't - I am tighter than I ever have been ( except the unfill time) and I haven't lost a thing this week. Not sure why I am so tight - I haven't had a fill since Sept.

missmonaaz - I honestly drank liquids whenever I was hungry during the first week, I did try to watch the carbs though. You will hear time and again - now is not the time for losing weight, it is the time for healing. It is very true - drink liquids if you are hungry so you don't move too fast and damage your band.

Rhonda - You are looking great! thanks for posting. Photobucket.com is the best place to manage pics for the website.

I am up for a trip to Texas - we could stay with my nephew and partner in flower mound! I am sorry I missed out on the secret santa thread, I would have loved that! I saw someone else mention it. I guess I need to get around a little more!

Thanks everyone - it feels pretty good. I am proud, but it just proves all I had to do was eat less. I couldn't have done it without my band though. Best decision I ever made. I have been so lucky with it also. I have not had a fill since Sept and am tighter now than I have been - stress of a new job and moving probably, but it is working. Keep at it and do NOT wait on your fills, the restriction is really key. Tann - WOW you are almost there - :whoo: - I wanted one that bows, but I couldn't find it - You ROCK! I posted my pics on the June thread if you are interested. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f93/6-months-pics-junies-june-07-bandsters-46084/index4.html

I decided to post my Thanksgiving since I am not going to get 6 months any time soon. I am down another 13lbs from the last one, but it is close. I feel like I should be able to see more of a difference, because of how I feel. I guess it is just hard to look at yourself. Where else in the world would I feel comfortable enough to put my actual weight out there! BigBaby - WOW what a difference - very noticeable on the front shot! Captain Dan - I am a married woman, so I will remain quiet :-)~ .

I am hoping to still make it, but dates don't matter to me. I am not sure with my new job if I will be able to take off, so I am just trying to keep up with the plans and be there if I can.

Just wanted to give everyone some encouragement, since many of you are new on your journey. Today is my 6 month Bandiversary - I am officially down 102lbs. I had my own private goal to make 100lbs by 6 months, but I couldn't believe it when I got so close earlier this week. Then I got to do a happy dance this morning! I treated myself to a real pair of jeans and belt today. I still have more to lose than a lot of people do when they start, but I am certainly happy with my journey so far. Keep up the good work - it is worth it!