Lady VS

Simply beautiful.

I know how you feel. Great!

Yes ma'am but you can do it. Just as Mis73 said, stick to your diet and you will be fine. Congratulations.

Congratulations on getting back on track!

I have noticed I'm the same way now B-52. Barely eat

I don't have RA but I do have Osteo which equates to PAIN!!! I like you have tried many a diet and I have lost the weight to only gain it back and then some. I chose the lapband because I wanted to help ease the pain of my aching bones due to the osteo which my weight contributed to it in the first place. Since I have lost 71 pounds, I am no longer on any of the arthritis medications. I take nothing. I do still have pains everyday but nothing like I did when I was 71 pounds heavier. This decision was the best thing for me to do and you have to decide if this is the best thing for "your" body, not your doctors. I love my thinner self the one I thought I would never see again since my high school days. Good luck with your decision. I hope we are helping you to decide.

I look forward to those days when I'm maintaining my weight. Oh so close.

Wow! That's great. Awesome!

I was 231 and am currently 161.

I was thinking the same thing. I also didn't take it to be a downer either. I guess we all see information differently. Hmmm.....

I was not told that, but in regards to fills, if you are eating more than a cup to two cups of food per meal, then that is eating way too much which will result in one needing a fill. However, if you are still eating the alotted 4oz of food, then that is probably why they felt you were still restricted. Good luck with your continued weight loss.

Wow! What an amazing story. God does have a way of working things out. Congratulations to you.

Do any of you experience this? While I am home on the weekend or vacation, I tend to not be very hungry and eat less. However, when I'm at work, my body acts like its starving to death. Is it because I am burning more energy at work than at home? Just trying to understand.

Girl yes. I totally know what you mean. Same here at my job.

LOL yes ma'am you will most definitely know that something is not right. hahahaha! I too was wondering about plication because I had never heard of it. I googled it and found out. Do the same and you will see.

It was diagnosed by another one of my doctors on ultra sound. I was having upper abdominal problems. It felt as though I couldn't breath anymore. I could hardly eat as well. I was miserable until after my surgery.

Congratulations to all of you. I have been a True Results patient since December 2010. I LOVE the staff. Dr. Ken Hollis did my surgery. I like CM77539 had the hernia repair and then the lapband was clamped on. Yeah baby!!!!!!! I love the new changes to the office. Seems like every month I go something is different for the better for our services. I will be seeing them next week for my monthly check up and fill. Definitely ask questions because this is your body and your journey. They will answer you and are very nice and cordial. They want you and the band to work. They are your friends not your enemies. Use them. LOL Good luck all.

It is unfortunately a pain that will subside but will come back from time to time. I have been banded for over two years now and still feel pain in my port area. It's okay to touch if you feel it will help. At this early stage in your progression to weight loss, I would use an ice pack to help with the pain. You will be fine. Don't worry. It is a normal feeling. Good luck.

I'm glad you had the courage to get back up and put you first. Congratulations on starting over. Keep us updated with your success.

Awesome! Congratulations.

Awesome that you came out of the closet! Congratulations on doing you.

Another suggestion if this hasn't happened already, why don't you have your wife go with you to your post op appointment. That way she will be totally in the loop about what you are going through and what you are and will be feeling for months to come. As everyone else has said, take it is, you're not superman although no one is, walk a lot and take the Gas X strips. Congratulations on the new you.

Awesome! Hang in there.

This is an interesting concept. I never thought of my weight loss as losing a child. Anyway, you're doing great. Keep up the good work.