Joy1961

I have the band. What is Plication

Absolutely. It's so much fun to buy such smaller clothes. But stressful at the same time that everything i had saved to get into some day is way too big. I mean everything. Underwear even!! It's expensive too. My husband has no work. So happy but stressed sums it up. But I agree. I am never going back either!!

I meant worried. Having said all that. I feel great. So glad to have lost all this weight. I am just in awe that this worked. But now im obsessing about it. Just scared is this normal?

I have done so well. Met my goal in 7 mo. Down about 80 lbs. But. Here's my concern. So many people in my support group have either had the band then went to the Sleeve or they are opting for Sleeve to begin with. Im reading articles that say banding is less popular. Chance of eroding ect. Im worried i made wrong choice??

I wish mine would. My husbands is higher since i lost surgery. Lol. He's driving me crazy. Wont leave me alone!!

Wow. I can so relate to your post. I agree with all of your tips i have also lost just about all of my weight. I was a size 22 and now 7 months later and 80 pounds lost a size 10. My dream size. I really cant add anything to your tips. They are all spot on and have worked for me! Only wish i had done this 10 yrs ago. I am 52 now but feel 32! Congratulations and keep up the good work. It is so worth it. The best decision of my life!!

Took my first Zumba class tonight. Lap Band 10/12. Best thing i ever did!! Lost 75 lbs. will go 5 or 6 more to be "safe". But Dr is happy. Wish I had done it 10 yrs ago!!

So im 10 to 15 pounds or so from goal and because of back issues was not able to exercise while losing. I am thrilled with my loss around 70 do far but boy am i sagging everywhere. My boobs (sorry) are hanging so low my butt is saggy etc etc. i am not having more surgeries have had 4 major back surgeries. My question will exercise help now or is it too late? Cardio or weights? Im 51 had LapBand in Oct

Just left my surgeons office. Tri State Bariatrics Dr Kwon in Middletown Ny. I am About 6 months post op with LapBand. I've lost 67 pounds. The staff there are great. Very supportive. I have monthly appts now. I have access to nutritionists and psychologist if i needed and weekly support groups. I am so glad i found this group!

I was banded in Oct. I've lost 68 lbs so far. Honestly there are times it has been hard. I love fitting in smaller clothes. I feel better physucally and most of the time emotionally. But sometimes i do miss food. Never realized how important it was. Too important. I have a great support group through my dr and i do see a therapist sometimes too. Life's hard and im working on finding ways besides food to make me happy!

Yes you are right. I do feel do much better. I guess i feel so good until i see myself in the mirror then im disappointed. But im working on it. Glad im nit the only one. Thanks!

Years of abusing my body. Trying to be happy but when I look in the mirror it just isn't pretty:(. Will I ever feel good about my body. I need to lose 20 more and im afraid it will look even worse! Banded 10/10/12. 51yrs old

Thanku. I'll check that out!

Thanks everyone. That was totally my fault. A hard lesson. For sure. Dont know where to fill out a profile on here but im 5 months out from my band surgery. . Doing really good.ive lost close to 70 pounds. Want to lose 20 pounds more Usually much more careful. Just got busy and got sloppy!

Word to the wise (which i was not). Dont eat raw broccoli without chewing slow and a lot more!! Yikes!

Any thing i can do to get this to stop. Really bad

My Dr said no soda ever again. I was really bummed about that and thought I'd have a hard time. I loved my Diet Coke. But honestly for me it wasnt hard Havent had one in 5 months. I replaced it with Crystal Light Peach Tea. Or Snapple Diet Peach Tea.

Hi. Banded on 10/10/12. I've had 2 fills so far. I've lost 64 pounds about 25 to go.

Im eating a Cobb salad at a restsurant. Trying to eat slow and not to full feeling. I was so hungry when i started and i can't get rid of that starving feeling. Ate about 1/2 if large salad. Did I wait too long to eat? Is this common. I guess i should stop and hope for the best. Dont want to stick. Any thoughts?