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For me personally though.Just my opinion...the entire gastric bypass procedure, the re routing of my insides, the risks, the higher death rate, the longer liquid diet, the malabsorption, the dumping syndrome were things I would never consider, so thank god for the LAP BAND or I most likely would be morbidly obese the rest of my life. . I have a new leash on life..My husband, myself and children are reaping the benefits of my band..I had the same reservations about the band not working or lasting, but working with your band and not making your band do all of the work will help you to maintain the life of your band. Not overfilling, not PBinbg often..are all things that will help with the longevity of your band..however their are rare cases of model bandsters who have had erosion or slippage so there really is no guarantee..but it was worth it for me to go for the band over the bypass..I am almost at goal and have had my band 10 months...

Brenda, that is great news. I'm so happy for you that this is all behind you. I wish you a speedy recovery.

Dr. Ortiz in my opinion is a wonderful, very caring and experienced Dr. I had my surgery with him in April 2004 and as of this morning I have lost 80 lbs. Dr. Ortiz and Dr. Martinez and the entire staff have been there for me every step of the way. Best of luck to you

The Sex is awesome! Not that it was'nt before but it is much more frequent!!! My husband was freaked the first few times after I had lost 60lbs ..he said it felt so different being able to feel my hip bones, my ribs etc...he said he felt like he was cheating on me but now IT"S ALL GOOD!!!! He's gotten over thatreal quick. We also spend more one on one time together out in public..I did not like ot go out much before one on one..

Congratulations to all of you losers.. Greg way to go breaking that plateau Darcy Fantastic Job! Betty as well you should be happy a pound is a pound no matter how long it took to lose, it's not a gain and for us that is a victory! Melissa 5 lbs in 3 weeks.. AWESOME! As for me I lost 2.25 lbs this week to make my total loss 80lbs It has got to be the exercise..going to the gym 3 x's a week is working..its too bad I didnt start the gym sooner then 10 months post op. Have a great week everyone

I have had insomnia for years so I can say it has been any different since I have been banded.

My problem is not with fat people but with how people eat. Owning a restaurant and seeing people eat everyday I find myself staring at them and how they eat..the size of bites and how little they chew their food and how quickly they take their next bite... I am the worst when eating with my family at the dinner tableIam very critical of my husband and kids watching htem chew and their bite size . Some of the bite sizes I see people take, I think to myself I would die if I took a bite that big. I know before my band I used to eat just like all of them but now it is appauling to me to see how people shovel food in their mouths

Went to Mexico so I stayed one night in the hospital and one night in the hotel after release from hospital just to make sure everything was OK

a handful or two of goldfish crackers or a handful of frosted mini wheat squares are my snack foods in the afternoon between lunch and dinner.

OMG Betty You look so great! What a huge difference in your waistline:)

Betty..Wow you got a waistline.. You look great what a difference..Keep it up!

I agree with Leatha..what docotr in their right mind would admit to such a thing. Bad businness for them. Of course they are going to deny it.

Gas X and walking ..lots of walking worked for me..

Chicken Fired Steak YUM..My restaurant has the best Chicken Friend Steak in Orange County we are famous for it. The local newspaper here in our county did a write up about it. I had it for breakfast this morning....

No I just had it up today. Thanks Kelly

Kelly how do i get it to be my new avatar. When I try and upload it it tells me it is the wrong kind of file this is the message I get The uploaded file is not a valid GIF, JPG, or PNG file. Please ensure that it is and try again

Look at your before and Now pics! Now that is motivating! You look great..dont fret..it will come ( the weightloss) Sometimes our bodies just take a little rest..You are doing great! Hang in there

Penni can you make my after pic my new avatar Please? I do not know how to resize it.. Thanks

Hi & Welcome Congrats to both you and your husband. You have a built in support system, that is great! Support is very important I think. It is what has helped me tremendously. This site I am most thankful for ...lots of love and support here. Glad you are here

Wow what an accomplishment You must be so proud of yourself. Congratulations on such an awesome job!

Grat Nesv blossom..there is alot more where thatcame from just you wait. Those little compliments you get from people will keep you motivated ..

I just added a recent pic from today and Yes Penni, thanks for al lyour work with this thread and keeping up on it. It's a great motivational thread... Everybody look amazing. This band really does work!!! We are all living proof of it!

Thanks for the update Penni.. Glad to hear it all went well..tell her hello for all of us.

I have heard of people getting tighter over time. There is a woman here on this board it has happened too I believe her name is Sultana. She had a fill in August and got an unfill in November, it got tighter over time.

Hope all goes smoothly for you today Brenda