kazjim98

I weigh half of what I used to weigh..from 286 to 143 in the last 10 months...I feel amazing! Thank you to all the people here that have supported me and cheered me on....13 lbs to go until I reach my goal then I will need to figure out how to maintain for the rest of my life...any tips from maintainers greatly appreciated!! Will definitely get some before and after pics up soon. Keep plugging away guys, you are all so worth it

I understand how some of the newly banded people feel when their weight loss is not fast or as much as someone else's, however no matter what the loss or how it is done is a loss. If you lose inches it is a loss. If you lose 2 ounces it is a loss. The lap band does not come with the promise or guarantee that you will lose weight every day or even every single week. There are a lot of things to think about when losing weight. Are you sleeping at least 8 hours a night?, Are you drinking enough Water, are you moving your bowels regularly, are you keeping your salt intake low, are you stressed out. Weight fluctuations are bound to happen between 3 to 9lbs daily. You did not gain 100lbs in a week or maybe even in a year. It took time and so will losing it. Everyone is different and someone weighing 400lbs is going to lose weight faster then someone weighing 250. You can not base your weight loss to everyone else's. It took me three years to take off all of the weight I have lost but it took 10 years to put it on. You are not going to lose weight every week and especially every single day. Just keep doing what you are doing and in the end you will win.

What a difference, you look great!!

I'm from Huntingdon, not far from you Patrick!...but I don't live there , I live in Las Vegas...

Hi Pj, I live in Sun City Aliante & am scheduled for Sept 13 with Dr. Lyass. If you want a buddy, I'm here. How did you do after surgery, so I know what to expect. Nancy

I too live in North Las Vegas!!! Close to Aliente and had my surgery done by Dr. Soong at the Surgical Weight Loss Center on August 19th!!!! I would love to have someone to do this with!!! I am a military wife and mom of four and I don't know anyone here

GREAT job GF
i got to onderville 2 friday myself......so here is to both of us:

My loss has been slower than some because I need both knees replaced but I finally made it to ONEDERLAND!!!!! It has been a long time since I've seen a one on that scale. So glad I made the decision to embark on this journey!

I can relate ~ my husband is Military also....I would ditch the boxed meals and track your food on something like myfitnesspal, make sure you get at least 60 gms of Protein and drink a lot of water...if you aren't exercising start out by walking. But don't give up, you can do it....Best Wishes

Oh cool! Im Nicole and im close to the north vegas airport

I live in North Las Vegas too!

Looking for a band buddy to possibly work out with and for general support. I had my surgery August 12 and I lost 12lbs the first week post op but gained 3 back :-\ I reside in North Las Vegas

So today I received great news. I was APPROVED. I am so happy. The approval process took a good month or so to get. Now I am waiting to hear back from the surgery scheduler to see when my surgery will be. K was td it will be between September and November. I will keep you informed and thanks to everyone for all the kind words and support.

What CG said! If it's true love, size doesn't matter.... Best Wishes

900 or less and lot of Protein

I completely agree with Missy ~ while the band can help control how much you eat, it cannot control head hunger and binge issues. I wish you well in what ever you decide, Best Wishes

i will risk (any scar tissue and any additional surgeries (if/when it does happen) just to have what i have now.....a better life, better mobility and better health..i was told any WLS won't help unless i help myself...only you can make that decision for yourself.....if you get it, go for it.....if not, make better food choices/exercise and try to get healthy regardless.

Let me preface my response by saying this is strictly my opinion. I'm no expert nor am I a doctor.
If I were in your shoes, with your BMI and medical history, I wouldn't get WLS.
For one thing, the maker of the Lap Band only recommends it for those who have BMI's over 40 or over 35 with co-morbidities. With your BMI being only around 30, you don't fit their FDA approved criteria.
The other part is, judging only by what I read here, it seems to me your issues are much more mental than they are physical. We have a saying around here- the band goes around your stomach not your brain. It can't and won't fix our mental issues with food. If I were in your shoes, I'd seek out a good therapist to help me work through the food issues. I'm guessing if you did that, you wouldn't need the band anyway.
Just my personal opinion. You need to do what is best for you, though.
Best wishes on whatever you decide.

What CG said! If it's true love, size doesn't matter.... Best Wishes

What CG said! If it's true love, size doesn't matter.... Best Wishes

What CG said! If it's true love, size doesn't matter.... Best Wishes

if you love him, love him
and if he loves you, let him
remember the ring is for better or worse, sickness and health
and you being happy within is what matters
i have lost 130+ and i still want my ole man.....and him me
and he loved me 130+ heavier...love is love...not weight
if you get a ring, make sure you post the picture

I used to eat 1 slice of wheat toast and 1/2 cup of egg for Breakfast. Since my last fill I was too tight so now I either do a shake or just the egg. I agree with Missy though about the deprivation. If you deprive yourself then you are just dieting.

I personally believe in moderation, not deprivation. There is nothing wrong with what you ate. I would just be sure to count the calories towards your daily allowance.
Btw, I eat bread all the time.

I had a sliced toasted with about a table spoon of Peanut Butter and some sugar free jam. It's like a treat for me.. I was a big bread person. My question is is what I ate "okay" to eat? I was kinda burping a lot after but it went down really nice.
And where do you think is the best place to find a 1 min egg timer I haven't been waiting long enough between bites recently. Feeling guilty.
Thanks guys!
-BriannaXOXO