Lady VS

Wow! Right now your focus should be getting better not losing weight. Your overall health is essential for weight loss. Stay in bed if possible and drink plenty of fluids. Once you are feeling like your old self you can then get back to focusing on weight loss. Congratulations on what you have lost so far and continued success.

That's great. Keep up the great work.

Awesome testimony of how the band truly changes and saves lives. Happy two years and more.

Well Thomas I'm sorry you're having so many problems with the band. If you're really serious about weight loss maybe you should consider having the sleeve done. Best wishes to you.

Congratulations!!! You look fabulous.

Way to go!!!

The reason I have been so successful for these past four years and two weeks is because I saw my bariatric team every month for the first two and a half years of my journey. I read my Lapband book over and over that I was given pre-op and I watched what I ate (sometimes). I have learned to really pay attention to my body to realize when enough is enough. Yes there are days when I literally eat all day and then there are days like these past few that I just can't or don't feel like eating so I don't. If you are consistently hungry then it sounds like you need a fill. Best wishes to you.

Wow!!! Congratulations!!!!

Aww, thanks. It can be done. It's hard at first but as the years pass, it gets easier. Continued success to you.

Losing 5lbs is great. You had a Lapband placed in not gastric bypass. You are going to lose a little bit over time unlike gastric bypass. You are doing fine. Keep following your doctor's orders and all will be well. Prayers to you and your town.

And here I am the day before new year's Eve and I've lost another pound. I can't believe it. I have been a little bit tighter these past couple days. I guess because of the colder temperatures.

Hello all. I just wanted to give a little encouragement to the newbies out there. Today I am 4 years post op. I am still in love with my band. I have been filled and unfilled, I have pbed. I have gotten stuck and yet I still love my band. It has taken some time but I have learned to live with it as many of my fellow veterans have as well. I have learned what I can eat and what I can't eat with my band. I do drink a little sprite or orange soda every once in a while. I can't stand coke any more which used to be my favorite soda. I can honestly say I haven't had it in over 4 years. What I do drink on the regular is orange juice because I can't eat oranges any more. I can eat apples but I choose to drink apple juice. I still have my coffee every morning and tea every week as well. In regards to foods, well I eat just about anything except pasta that you use for lasagna. I do eat spaghetti every blue moon and I will eat a little mac and cheese only if it's really cheesy. Other than that, I eat bread, rice, etc. I actually had a couple slices of thin crust pizza for supper yesterday. Speaking of supper. I have learned that I can't eat past 8 p.m. If I do, I will fall asleep but in the middle of the night I will start coughing and coughing and then I'll fall back to sleep. Later I will cough some more and eventually water will start coming out of my nose. That will go on until I finally throw up the last whatever that was in my stomach before I went to bed. So that means I have to get in all my food and drink by 7 p.m. 7:30 at the latest. When I do eat before 7, I have no problems. I sleep like a baby. What can I say, my band doesn't want me eating late I can dig that. That was a problem before I was banded that aided in me gaining weight in the first place eating late at night and snacking watching tv. Well I can honestly say those days are definitely over. I do eat chips but only when I crave them. I eat popcorn as well but only when I have a taste for it and that isn't often. My last fill was August 2012 which put me at 7.1 ccs in my 10 cc band. So I will leave you with this final note, don't give up. Don't get discouraged. The weight isn't going to fall off over night, every week, everyday, etc. Stop stressing. Follow your bariatric team's instructions/guidelines because all our bodies and problems within our bodies are different. We all have different medical issues so what works for me may not work for you and vice versa. Sometimes it will but in other cases it won't. If you aren't sure about what's happening in your body, don't be afraid to call your doctor and find out. After all, it is YOUR BODY. Take care everyone and happy holidays. I'm 95 lbs down and loving it.

Congratulations!!!

Way to go!!!! Keep up the great work.

Keep up the great work

Awesome!!!

Sounds like you're off to a great start. Continued success.

No, no trouble here. Love me some mushrooms.

Congratulations sis!!!! You're well on your way to getting the weight off and keeping it off. I'm so proud of and for you. Continued success!!!

Oh dear we've all been there and done that. That's why there are no regrets. I'm glad I had surgery when I did because it was the right time for me. I all it all to God and no one else. Your pains will be over soon. Best wishes, congratulations on being banded and good luck.

A fill under fluoro is always best so yes by all means have it done. Hope there's not anything major that has happened. Good luck to you.

Pretty and congratulations!!

I use chewable antacids from time to time if that helps.

Me too!

Keep up the great work!