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I haven't told anyone about my VSG, though one person did know about my ESG (I am assuming my trust wasn't misplaced and she hasn't told anyone).
I certainly don't feel guilty about not sharing with all and sundry.
There will be some who should say why hide it, be an advocate for weight loss surgery etc but at the end of the day, you have to do what is best for you and your own well being/mental health.

My go to is the pb m&m’s and I hate it! I’ve gained back 15 lbs in last year. Got to get back on track! A lot of good suggestions! Thanks Adust your Crown for putting that out there!

I was 54 when i got mine last sept and lost 70 lbs in 9 mos. have not lost anymore in past 3 mos, but i know why. Have 40 left to lose, and will get there! Hang in there! Everyone is different! Talk to your surgeon about your concerns . They are there for you! Good luck! Keep us posted !

Better to be safe. I would call Dr tomorrow. Good luck! Hope all is well! Let us know.

I was 54 when i got mine last sept and lost 70 lbs in 9 mos. have not lost anymore in past 3 mos, but i know why. Have 40 left to lose, and will get there! Hang in there! Everyone is different! Talk to your surgeon about your concerns . They are there for you! Good luck! Keep us posted !

I was 54 when i got mine last sept and lost 70 lbs in 9 mos. have not lost anymore in past 3 mos, but i know why. Have 40 left to lose, and will get there! Hang in there! Everyone is different! Talk to your surgeon about your concerns . They are there for you! Good luck! Keep us posted !

I just turned 54 when i had mine done. I lost over 70 lbs in 9 months! I have 40 lbs to go! I feel sooooo much better.

What a great idea Jim. Thank you for sharing. Such an inspiration! Congratulations!
2013 has been a bit of an emotional roller coaster. I started in Oct 12 going thru the 7 month preapproval process for my insurance company. Finally turned in my paperwork in April and 2 days later found out this was an exclusion to my policy - lap band was not covered. I was devastated to say the least. It affected my work, my life! I had a secondary insurance thru my husband and assumed they would not cover and did not consider until my neighbor mentioned it in August. Come to find out, they do cover lapband!
Sept 19, 2013 - Had the surgery
Dec 19th - weigh in at Dr - have lost 47 lbs
Dec 21st - have lost 27 1/2 inches total
-I walk 30 mins every morning with a co-worker. Walk 3 1/2 - 4 miles on Sat and Sun at the lake and more if I get off work early enough while daylight (quick pace) and any other chance I get.
-Feel sooo much better. Osteoarthritis in knees has really improved
- Completed a 5k walk in an hour
2014 Goals
-To be able to get off my BP, Cholestorol, sleep Apnea machine (top of list)
-Start running
-Enter a 5 k run and finish
-Fit in a shirt my daughter got me a few years back. Have it hanging on the back of our bedroom door
-Reach goal weight by fall (62 lbs) Won't be an upset if I don't because I know I will get there
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone!

Wow! I've list 70 and never realized how much weight that is till u posted. I pick one of those up at work to replace, never realizing 2 of those is what I've lost so far. WOW! Thank you! And Congrats!!!

Yep! I can eat my boiled egg one day and have to up chug it the next! I think it's because I eat too fast ! But warm tea is always good to calm things down.

Wow! I've list 70 and never realized how much weight that is till u posted. I pick one of those up at work to replace, never realizing 2 of those is what I've lost so far. WOW! Thank you! And Congrats!!!

Yep! I can eat my boiled egg one day and have to up chug it the next! I think it's because I eat too fast ! But warm tea is always good to calm things down.

Just shy of 15 months since I had surgery. I'm about 20 pounds from my goal I've lost 110 so far. It was the best decision I have ever made. As mentioned before it should be viewed as a tool or aid to help assist in weight loss. If your looking for a quick fix or have no interest in working hard to achieve your goals then this isn't for you. I owe my life to the band and thanks to what it's done for me my quality of life has improved drastically. Nervousness is all part of the experience. Good luck with your decision.

Hi Roger,
I got my Band almost 10 years ago.Without it, I'm sure I would have been blind or dead from one of my comorbidities.
'Nervous' is good. You'll find a lot of stories here about the various experiences.
Good luck in doing your research, as you have a LOT of reading available.

Got mine 11/28/11. I've lost about 50 lbs and I'm 25 from my goal. Best thing I could have done for me. My knees were/are shot and I need 2 total knee replacements from carrying so much weight for so long. I can eat most anything I want but I choose to eat healthy and the band helps me keep my meals small.

This was definitely the right choice for me. I have lost 159 pounds and I am only 1 pound from my goal. Remember the band is only a tool and you still have to work hard to achieve your goal, but you can do it. Good luck.

Almost 5 years for me. After finding the correct adjustment for me, it has been fantastic. I've never had any band caused problems. I've lost about 130 pounds...and enjoy my new life. NORMAL....that's all I ever wanted, and the band has given me this.
I'd do it again tomorrow, knowing what I know now. Best of luck on you decision.

I was in my late fifties when I had the surgery...Obese, had one heart attack resulting in surgery, Diabetes with daily injections, high BP, triglycerides, cholesterol, you name it all out of control.
I lost my Brother and sister who had the same bad lifestyle I was living.
Dr. said I was critical and unless I lost weight, it would not be long for me...I was seeing as many as 5 specialists on a routine schedule. NOTHING was working, because I did not have the discipline. Even when my life depended on it.
Tried every diet under the sun for the last 30 years...could not succeed at anything..would start out good, then failed miserably because I did not have the will power and discipline to follow any diet.
PCP refereed me for bariatric Surgery, as a Last Resort...never considered it before nor thought I would be a candidate.
That was almost 4 years ago...lost ALL my excess weight, have a very low body fat %.....I run 3-5 miles a day. Play softball in a league with guys 20 years younger. can outrun, out perform almost all men I meet my age.
I go to the gym as much as possible because I now enjoy and proud of the things I can do there. I am now a vegetarian, and try to eat only the best foods I can find.
I feel like a million bucks, a new man, a new life, physically, mentally and socially. Even my employment and financial situation has improved beyond my expectations.
Young people tell me they hope they will be like me physically and health wise when they get to my age.
What I could not do by myself, surgery as done for me...I will never Diet, or worry about gaining weight for the rest of my life.
I still enjoy the foods I want, and eat/drink ,many things people on diets would never dream of doing.
Lap band surgery as changed the way I eat, taken away my hunger and cravings, not because I want it to be so, but because physically, from surgery, things have been altered prohibiting me from doing those things.
Never had a single problem or complication, as long as I don't force the issue. And I have learned not to.
Agreed, in the beginning it was not all roses. Thing about the bad is that it is adjustable, and there is a learning curve where people need to learn new habits and adapt a new lifestyle if they want the band to work.
Alas, some refuse to change....some don't want to give up some things that were killing them the first place.
I don't even want to think where I would be if I did not have this surgery. I doubt I would be alive, that's for sure.
When people say they are not sure, I ask them what is your alternative? You really think there is something else that will work? Then go do it. Show me....Did I want to have to have this surgery? Absolutely NOT! Wish I never had to do it. Don't like the idea of having something foreign in my body wrapped around my stomach. Wish I could do it like other people who are not overweight do it. But truth is I could not. Diets do not work for me.
All things considered, I don't regret it one bit. I wake up everyday looking forward to what a great day it's going to be, and what new adventure - experience it will bring.
I get a little mad and annoyed , and yes saddened....when people sell this surgery short and don't let it do everything it can do, then complain it does not work or it's a never ending uphill, frustrating struggle. (it's just a tool...phooey!)
To each their own I guess....I'm here to say it does work. 100% and then some.

It seemed to take longer to lose those last few pounds to get to onederland, but I think it's because I wanted it so bad! So when I finally got there I sorta missed the excitement till now cuz in working for my next goal to be considered just overweight and no longer obese :! Hang in there !

Yes, the sleeve is drastic but it works. I personally know two people who have had their bands removed for the sleeve and are quite successful. They still battle the eating demons of course but love the fact that there is so little upkeep, no stuck or slime issues and they're both keeping their weight down. But, then I know one who did not have the band, went straight for the sleeve and has only lost about 45 lbs of her 145 she needed to lose? She's been stalled for 6 months and can't control the cravings
You might want to dig deep and try to understand why your band slipped? If it's due to eating or lifestyle behaviors maybe the band isn't a good choice? I know I'm hypersensitive to any changes in how food goes down or if I can suddenly eat lots of food or big bites with no notices coming from my band? I guess I'm trying to say that slips are a drain on my brain at times but it's so much better than the obese alternative?
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Thanks for sharing!!! Good luck:)

It seemed to take longer to lose those last few pounds to get to onederland, but I think it's because I wanted it so bad! So when I finally got there I sorta missed the excitement till now cuz in working for my next goal to be considered just overweight and no longer obese :! Hang in there !

It seemed to take longer to lose those last few pounds to get to onederland, but I think it's because I wanted it so bad! So when I finally got there I sorta missed the excitement till now cuz in working for my next goal to be considered just overweight and no longer obese :! Hang in there !

the first thing to remember is your not alone in your weight loss journey - while i am down 60lbs now from my pre op weight the last few mts losing more than 2lbs a month has been a challenge. i go down 2 up 3 down 1 up.. you see the pattern. there are days where i could cry from frustration wondering what am i doing wrong why aren't i losing.. etc etc.. however when i take a step back i'm down 60 freaking lbs .. for the most part the scale doesn't go up which it was doing at an alarming rate.
if nothing else i'm healthier for this journey. and at this point I've decided that no more messing around i'm going back to the basics.. working out more increasing my Protein intake and just getting back on track. will that make the scale change? i don't know but at least i'll know I've done every thing i can go get this party started.
So hang on in there. the journey has only just started and there is no real end. just many twists and turns and bumps.. just focus on the positive you got this.

Personally for myself, when I get stuck and start sliming and the pain is almost unbearable, I go to the bathroom and get rid if it. It's usually just something small I did not chew good enough.