A New New Dawn

Amen to that!!! So true!

You know early on I asked my Dr the following... What percentage of people who fail are self pay vs insurance paid. I thought for sure he would say ... hands down insurance paid people... my thinking was obvious in that if you shelled out the cash you would be more committed.
He said... you know I dont know but it would be interesting to find out. On my next visit... he said he had the office manager do a sampling and they found that it was pretty split.... which surprised me but he said its about committment. ANd somepopel have it and some poeple do not. He said his heart ache when he sees someone failing because he knows they just arent putting in the effort... no matter what they tell him unless of course there is a medical reasoning to back it up.
I guess like with anything else... there are those who want and do and those who want to talk about it....and do not want to do

Don't let the ignorance of a few stop you from sharing your story! You speak truth, and not only do you speak truth, you have so much wisdom from your own journey to share. I personally admire you so much. I know there's others out there just like me that look to you for not only common sense but as inspiration.
...if you ever left I'd hunt your skinny butt down. Just say'n

If you aren't having trouble with it, I would see no reason to have it removed. I have seen many people on this site that have had it for years. Also, slippage is often due to improper eating habits (overeating) or having the band too tight, and/or throwing up a lot. As long as you don't do that, ideally you won't have problem with it.
Would you take your car to the shop and tell them to replace the tires if they were in good working order?
Have you ever worked with a nutritionist to formulate a plan and evaluate how you are eating and what modifications may be in order. I may start with that before doing anything else. If your doctor isn't concerned, I don't see why you should be. Best wishes to you!!

Sounds like you have a great attitude through all of this! I hope this resolves itself soon!! Glad you are still rocking that new tummy and boobs!

Great news and congrats on your success!!!!!

I love dogs and they are all sooooo cute!

Glad that's all it was. But definitely a reminder of the lap band basic rules. It takes us months to get it down, get in the groove and then get too comfortable and have to relearn them again. Thanks for sharing!

I love dogs and they are all sooooo cute!

I am so sorry to hear about the loss for you and your family. She sounds like a very special woman. You, too, were very brave to go it alone and that same strength will help you in your success with the band.
I hope your husband returns soon. Peace and love to you and your family.

Great post Cheryl.
I remember at WW you were required to have 2TSP good fat per day.
Thanks for the reminder!

That's awesome! Congrats to you and your success!

That's awesome! Congrats to you and your success!

Wow! It must feel great to have "the girls" nice and shapely. Great job!!! I am very happy for you and so happy your hubby is very supportive of your journeys.

Wow! It must feel great to have "the girls" nice and shapely. Great job!!! I am very happy for you and so happy your hubby is very supportive of your journeys.

Truly inspirational!! The pictures are amazing, especially since you aren't even recovered and guessing swollen. Wow!!
Happy Holidays to you!!!

Truly inspirational!! The pictures are amazing, especially since you aren't even recovered and guessing swollen. Wow!!
Happy Holidays to you!!!

Thank you for your pictures. That was very sweet of you to do. You look amazing. I'm sure you feel that way, too.
Your before Lap Band and after pictures are super. You don't look like the same person.
Have a great day.

looks awesome!! Congrats!!

sort of resemble Frankenstein right now... but Dr said the scar should be minimal with in a year since I am on the other side of all those female producing hormones.... I guess there is something to be said for having no collagen. LOL

Wow, you look great. Glad all went well, congratulations!

people like you *inspire* people like me to keep going and give us a true view that yeah it can be done if you stay with it.
you are so gorgeous.
inside and out

Well said!

Well said!

Well said!