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Small goals first...that sounds like a plan. I have to get back on track. Banded October 11th only down 32lbs. Not the bands fault...its all me. Thanks for you guys replies. Need all the help I can get.

Small goals first...that sounds like a plan. I have to get back on track. Banded October 11th only down 32lbs. Not the bands fault...its all me. Thanks for you guys replies. Need all the help I can get.

Today I have accomplished a huge place in my journey. I finally am below the 300's and I am never going back! Surgery was 1-4-13 and I am down 40 pounds. It's slow, but I am learning more everyday.

Didn't feel like taking myself to the gym today was in lazy mode but I went anyway and feel accomplished I hate these spurts where I don't feel like going! Sometimes I wish I had a buddy to encourage me! Friday I have a weigh in with my surgeon and hoping that I shredded some pounds since my last appointment which was a month ago

Well its been 2 years since I was banded. I have changed my goal weight a few times, but at this time I have it set at 140lbs...I am currently at 155 lbs. I haven't been this weight since highschool and I can't believe I am in a size 10...down from a 26! I am very happy with my results, but I think i do need to get some body sculpting, or body lift proceedures. My arms and thighs are a bit loose. I am thrilled with my results....I feel healthy, and and lighter, other than the Hair loss and Vitamin issues ( those issues are being remedied) I haven't had any huge problems with my band. I am so greatful and happier than I have been in a long time. I wish everyone who is starting their journey or already have started with lap band good luck and good health!

I'm pretty sure:)

Had fill today and barely felt it.

Had my first fill today..really scary. I only let them put in .5cc. A total of 2cc...now I wish I would have let them put more. It didn't hurt at all..but I was so scared. My next appt is Dec. 14th. Wish me luck.

Well it's finally here! I got the call today to tell me that I'm scheduled for surgery at 12:30 tomorrow. I've lost 12 pounds on my two weeks of shakes! And of course tonight I'm starving to death! I'm drinking herbal tea and trying to trick myself but its not working. I'm nervous about tomorrow but excited in the right.

Can you imagine???
9 months ago I felt like it would be a long long hard journey.... And boy was it ever! Here I am, 5 fills later, 2 small unfills, a couple nights of reflux, a couple of stuck episodes, but all damn worth it. I weigh what I weighed in highschool....18 yrs ago!!!!!!
You guys have guided me, advised me, and encouraged me every step of the way. If I never lose the 2.6 lbs... Oh well. Lololol I'm extatic anyways!!!!!!
BTW..I plan on wearing this dress to my hubby's holiday party..... Can't wait!!!!!!!

I had my surgery Oct 11th...I'm six weeks out. Down about 25 pounds. First fill this Friday...hoping to be down more by the first of the year.

I had my surgery Oct 11th...I'm six weeks out. Down about 25 pounds. First fill this Friday...hoping to be down more by the first of the year.

New comers this is NOT for you.
This is for the "ladies" that are acting like junior high mean girls.
Now the funny thing is a stereotype mean girl is blonde skinny big ego....and except for the blonde, if that was us we wouldn't be on LBT.
We are here to ask, give, and receive from each other.
How about if you don't have something nice to say, SHUT UP.
The new people deserve better. And to the new people, don't let a few bad apples scare you off.
Welcome, I'm banjo257, I am waiting to be banded and I would love to give a pat on the back to anyone that is deserving, a hand to pull up anyone that has fallen, and a foot to, well you get the idea.

I got my surgens office to text me the before photo they took of me! So here is a side by side comparison!
I went from 260 to 158 in 13 months. From a size 22 pants to a size 10

we have a nice dodge durango..but for the last year or so, it was hard for me drive it....i am short so i have to scoot my seat up to the steering wheel...and my belly/girth would not let me get near the steering wheel so i had to scoot the seat back and
then i couldnt reach the pedals...but i could drive it without the seat belt and so if i did drive it, it was to the walgreens near my house and it was not very often let me tell you.
so today, my car that i drive to work (didnt start as hub said we need a new battery)
so i had to drive the durango....i was nervous because i knew i could not wear the seat belt.
i got in *prepared for the worst* and scooted the seat up to where my feet would reach and pulled the seat belt and snapped that sucker in.. i felt like a normal person..instead of the usual fat lady.
so that is my little success...nothing major....but i drove to work in my truck with my seat belt on and it fit comfortably and not cutting off my circulation....another sign that i am going in the right direction.
hope you are too.

went to the shops today and bought a 22 skinny jeans which is 2 sizes down since surgury woohoo

I'm was banded oct 11th. So I'm not that far out. We are here to make new friends. So if you need it I'm here for you. Friend me...I have not figured out how to do it yet. Lol

Hi Everyone! My Name is Nettie and I am considering lap band surgery.
I have been through all the preliminary steps and am meeting with the Surgeon for the first time this coming Wed. I am scared to death. I keep questioning my decision big time.
I am in my early 40's and have type 2 diabetes, HTN and PCOS and have a family history of heart problems & cancer. I have had one major success in losing weight and keeping it off and that was in 1998 when I went from 280ish to 240. I have since then bounced around from 240 to 250 constantly. I have tried lots of ways to lose but I either don't give it my all or I don't get the desired results so I give up. I saw my Mother die this past summer from complications of not taking care of her diabetes. This has put unholy terror in my life.
I am a "good" diabetic. I follow the rules and do what I am supposed to hence my 6.5 A1C! However the other issues that go along with it keep changing. My HTN has gotten bad this year and it never was before. So I am trying this as a means to rid myself of all these health issues. I want to live a long healthy life. I have a great support system if I do this but I am still scared. What will I do if I can't make it work? Am I setting myself up for failure? What will happen if I don't get in the required exercise? I am not lazy but I just have a really hard time making myself do the exercise. What if I lose weight but can't lose the flab and can't afford surgery to get rid of it? All of this keeps going through my head. My brain hurts because of this.
I would appreciate any feedback or advice. Thank you.

It has been the best thing that has ever happened to me. But it's not something that happens overnight and there will be ups and downs along the way. My BMI was way higher than yours (55.5) but it all depends on your situation. If you have comorbidties or issues like depression or anxiety caused by being overweight then I highly recommend this surgery. And like you I also had problems with will power but I think this surgery has changed that. I'm eating way better now and the more weight I lose the more active I get. I had severe social anxiety before this surgery and although I don't know if it will ever fully go away it has gotten so much better. I'm not kidding when I say this surgery has changed my life, I'm actually looking forward to going out now.. I used to cry even thinking about it. I've done all the fad diets and pills, nothing worked except for this surgery.

You are truly my hero!!! You are one of the reasons I come back day after day. And yes I will get the book. I hope they have a ebook for it. Thanks again.

You are truly my hero!!! You are one of the reasons I come back day after day. And yes I will get the book. I hope they have a ebook for it. Thanks again.

You are truly my hero!!! You are one of the reasons I come back day after day. And yes I will get the book. I hope they have a ebook for it. Thanks again.

I just bought the book on Barnes and Noble for my Nook. It was only $9.50!