ChicagoRose

Oh! And congrats and WELCOME! We welcome any and all experiences, young or old....bands that is!

Am I the only one who thought of the Flintstones? LMAO

I have been a serial yo-yo dieter myself. I decided I had enough. I KNOW I can lose weight on my own, I have done it several times in my 35 years. What I can't do is maintain, and I NEED the band for that. So the last time I got fat I just stayed fat because luckily I had insurance to get the band. I am doing well, but if I start gaining back in a year or two I now have a new weapon in my arsenal. That being said, I'm sorry you have to self pay, that sucks, but your health and life are worth much more than the price of the surgery. I can't even believe the new life I now have. You deserve it. Good luck =)

I have lost 65 lbs and am still in the same bras!! The cups are still fitting the same but instead of being on the last hooks with back fat bulges, i am on the inside hooks with no back fat bulges!

Cute!!

I have seen those and wondered if they really live up to their expectation? Review??

First of all, that sucks, I'm sorry that you were misinformed and had to pay the price for it. I have been told already that I would need an unfill if I would ever have another surgery. I also have a medical alert on my key chain and a bracelet (that I don't wear often but I still have one) that says I have a gastric band just in case I were in a car accident or something. Good luck to you and hang in there!

That's absolutely ridiculous. I'm sorry you are having to deal with that. I hope you are able to get the resolution that you need =(

I'm sorry you had such a bad experience and you have the right to share that with us, but I also hope that those reading this will make a decision that is right for them and not be scared of getting banded because of what happened to you. Every decision we make in life has consequences, and any risk we take may or may not end up how we would like. I chose to roll the dice and every day I am grateful for one more day of feeling healthy and strong and beautiful and less fat. I hope you are able to find the comfort and resources you need to recover from this tragic experience. =(

I agree, yes for me too. I was having a doozie of a day on Sunday and actually got stuck for the first time. Lesson learned, next time I am upset like that I will be drinking shakes LOL

I have always loved cheese and still do! I buy the big bag of mini baby bell light cheeses at my local Costco (wholesale club) and have one or two daily for only 50 calories each. Good protein too so ENJOY =)

I can't eat grits because I'm from Chicago just like I can't say "soda"....LOL

At the end of the day we are the master's of our own destiny. The good news is here that you are still alive and well and have your band ready to start helping you out. Find an office that WILL listen to you. Commit to starting over which is much better than giving up completely. Keep finding support either online or at a live support group. Good luck!

No. Words. =(

LOL a Worther's candy is my treat once a week at my daughter's piano lesson they always have a bowl out. Congrats on kicking the habit =)

I pretty much begged my family to go out and eat without me. Or I would have my husband bring food home for him and the kids and I would go out for a walk while they had dinner. It's all a mind game. Sounds like you will be on solids much quicker than I was anyways so lucky you!!

Yep....small variations here and there but this is basically the jist of it. It's a new life and this is the time where you see if you really are committed to making a huge change. I actually found it went by pretty fast and am now 6 months banded and incredibly happy with my results as I'm sure you will be too =)

6 1/2 months banded....65 lbs. lost. I have scrambled eggs or small bowl of Cereal for Breakfast. Sandwich thin for lunch with turkey, ham, tuna, or chicken salad (always homemade and always very low fat with extra veggies) and a sugar free pudding snack. dinner is whatever my family is having, but about 1/2 of what I used to eat. Myfitnesspal.com is what I use to track and I eat between 1000 - 1200 cals a day. I walk/jog 3 miles about 3-4 times a week also. GOOD LUCK!! YOU GOT THIS!!

I believe it's ONEDERLAND...but who cares....CONGRATS!!!

Mine is Lola....the sexy, confident, smart woman who is always in control, deep inside of me. LOL!!

I drink 1-2 cups a day, hot or iced. I have given up so much already, like pop, that I can't imagine it can kill me to keep having coffee. It's a lifestyle change, not meant to stop your life!

Congrats and GOOD LUCK =)

If you want a very blunt and accurate idea, read my blog I have a post on my sleep study. It was kinda scary for me but turned out to be okay...and yes I now sleep with a dream machine.

The concern here is that you are able to find someone that is medically certified in Lap-Band nutrition to help you on your journey. Your stomach has undergone a great deal of trauma with surgery and you have to be very careful with the follow up instructions so you can heal properly. It is incredible to me that there is such diversity where surgical procedures are concerned. GOOD LUCK!!

Haha...I do the SAME THING...I have even gotten completely undressed in the middle of the afternoon to get a more accurate reading LOL