grace24ann

I was banded in October 2010 and like most of you lost about 50lbs and was doing great! Met the new love of my life and due to a misplacement of my mirena got pregnant with our daughter who is now a healthy and happy 20 month old. I then continued to lose about 10lbs that I had gained when I was pregnant. Then in July of 2012 I found out I was pregnant again with our second daughter.. I gained about 15lbs with her which put me at 316lbs the day before she was born.. I then decided after I had her that I needed to lose this weight! I wanted To be there for my 4 kids (2 of which I had in a previous abusive relationship)! And that I was slowly killing myself by not utilizing the tool I so badly wanted!
A month after my last daughter was born I saw my lapband surgeon i weighed 304 lbs and decided then and there that i needed a fill! i got 1 1/2CCs added to my 10CC band making it 6 1/2 CCs on April 16th and I lost 25lbs to date! I joined a gym and am exercising and eating healthier!
I can't wait to keep up this journey because this is my last restart bc I'm NOT quoting again!

Mine is graceann2008

This topic literally brings tears to my eyes... honest...
My pride and joy, at least before my first car, was my Dunelt three speed English bike! Nothing special, but I still have the bike carefully stored away. I haven't been able to ride it in over forty years!! One of my goals is to have the bike gone over, and to be able to ride it once again. I know these bikes aren't rare or exotic, but it being to get back on it and to ride it once again would be a major, major step forward for my self esteem.

No it's normal to crave! My doc says that if its really a craving a small taste will satisfy! After you take a bite walk away and forget about it!

YES!! And I stress a lot so I have to remind myself to calm down before I eat!! And make sure I chew a few extra times!

No it's normal to crave! My doc says that if its really a craving a small taste will satisfy! After you take a bite walk away and forget about it!

No it's normal to crave! My doc says that if its really a craving a small taste will satisfy! After you take a bite walk away and forget about it!

I know just how you feel!! My mom and I had Lapband at the same time and she was always smaller than me! So when we started losing weight all her stuff now fits me and she buys new! I also went from a 26/28 to a 18/20!! It feels awesome! Keep us the good work!

I'm happy to say that I've received my paperwork from my insurance stating that they pay for my weight watchers and surgery. My doctor will need to sign this paperwork FAX it back to my insurance and then I start my official lap band journey!!! A month should I did not think I'd be a step closer on getting my surgery this step will be a bit longer but it's totally worth it I'll learn new eating habits and a better lifestyle before I get surgery which I am actually happy and excited for. Blood work in the morning then to my doctors to make a appointment for my results:)

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Never had them... Not really a chickpea fan! But then again I never ate asparagus and tried it love it!! Also spaghetti squash!! So maybe I should add this to the lost of things to try!

Hi bandsters,
I haven't checked in here in a long time, but I just wanted to let you all know that as of today I have lost 246 pounds on my lap band journey. I was banded in late 2008, and lost about 200 pounds in two years. Then I plateaued for about a year, thinking that perhaps that was as low as I could go. Then when getting another fill my port tubing got struck and my band was slowly leaking. Only we didn't know that at first. I had a bunch of tests done to rule out band slipping, etc. I had lost most of my restriction and I gained back 30 pounds. I had port and tube replacement surgery a little over a year ago, and ever since then, my weight loss has gotten back on track and more. I've lost over 60 pounds in the last year for a total weight loss of 246 pounds.
In the last year to get past this long plateau, I've had to get really serious about diet and exercise. Now I'm on a Paleo diet, and I drink my own fresh pressed green vegetable juice every day. I use fresh green veggies like celery, cucumber, mint, brocolli, lettuce, kale, sugar snap peas, plus an apple or some grapes, and a lemon for acidity (helps alkalinize the body) and to keep it from oxidizing longer if I don't drink it all immediately. My body loves it! It's vitality in a glass. I use an Omega vegetable juicer.
I also do regular yoga. In the month of January as part of a challenge my yoga class is doing yoga every single day, and yesterday we went to an all-day yoga workshop! Honestly, if even a year ago anyone told me that I would be doing daily exercise and going to an all-day exercise class I would have LAUGHED IN THEIR FACE! But now I'm really loving it. Yoga is great because it focuses on the mind as well as the body. I think most of us, whether morbidly obese or not, need to rewrite our "stories" about ourselves. And yoga really gives you tools to do that. It's more than just exercise.
So I just wanted to let people know that YOU CAN DO ANYTHING! Really, when you change your thoughts you change everything. So just start thinking about how you are living a healthy lifestyle, and you have the power to overcome any challenge, and you will be surprised how the results add up over time!
What's next for me? Well, I've already surpassed my first (249 lbs) and second (199 lbs) weight loss goals. My next goal is 180 lbs, and at 187.2 this morning I'm getting pretty close to it. I may or may not set a lower goal after that. Even at 5' 8.5" height that still puts me in the obese category according to BMI so I may go lower still before plastic surgery.
I definitely need plastic surgery. I have a LOT of loose hanging skin, folds in my skin both horizontally AND vertically. I know the surgeries will take some additional weight off, too. I have met with a local plastic surgeon who recommends three surgeries: (1) a lower body lift with anchor incision, (2) breast reconstruction, arm lift, and Lipo on the thighs, and (3) medial thigh lift. It's quite expensive here in the SF Bay Area though. Soon I have a consultation at cosmed in Tiajuana to see what they would charge. The challenge is both finding the time as well as the money.
Well, I hope this is helpful to some of you all. Good luck and keep up the faith!
Kathy

I was banded in October 2010 and like most of you lost about 50lbs and was doing great! Met the new love of my life and due to a misplacement of my mirena got pregnant with our daughter who is now a healthy and happy 20 month old. I then continued to lose about 10lbs that I had gained when I was pregnant. Then in July of 2012 I found out I was pregnant again with our second daughter.. I gained about 15lbs with her which put me at 316lbs the day before she was born.. I then decided after I had her that I needed to lose this weight! I wanted To be there for my 4 kids (2 of which I had in a previous abusive relationship)! And that I was slowly killing myself by not utilizing the tool I so badly wanted!
A month after my last daughter was born I saw my lapband surgeon i weighed 304 lbs and decided then and there that i needed a fill! i got 1 1/2CCs added to my 10CC band making it 6 1/2 CCs on April 16th and I lost 25lbs to date! I joined a gym and am exercising and eating healthier!
I can't wait to keep up this journey because this is my last restart bc I'm NOT quoting again!

Would love to start a group for us that are starting over. Had to have lapband disconnected and now reconnected. I do not know how to set it up, but would love to participate.

I am from Altoona Pa... I was banded in October 2010.. Had 2 babies but am now back on track and went from 350lbs to 279lbs!
How are you doing with your band ?

I was banded in October 2010 and like most of you lost about 50lbs and was doing great! Met the new love of my life and due to a misplacement of my mirena got pregnant with our daughter who is now a healthy and happy 20 month old. I then continued to lose about 10lbs that I had gained when I was pregnant. Then in July of 2012 I found out I was pregnant again with our second daughter.. I gained about 15lbs with her which put me at 316lbs the day before she was born.. I then decided after I had her that I needed to lose this weight! I wanted To be there for my 4 kids (2 of which I had in a previous abusive relationship)! And that I was slowly killing myself by not utilizing the tool I so badly wanted!
A month after my last daughter was born I saw my lapband surgeon i weighed 304 lbs and decided then and there that i needed a fill! i got 1 1/2CCs added to my 10CC band making it 6 1/2 CCs on April 16th and I lost 25lbs to date! I joined a gym and am exercising and eating healthier!
I can't wait to keep up this journey because this is my last restart bc I'm NOT quoting again!

Hope everything turns out okay! Didn't know it was a crime to ask a question on a SUPPORT GROUP site! But keep us posted and ignore the bad energy NOT everyone acts like that!

Hope everything turns out okay! Didn't know it was a crime to ask a question on a SUPPORT GROUP site! But keep us posted and ignore the bad energy NOT everyone acts like that!

Hope everything turns out okay! Didn't know it was a crime to ask a question on a SUPPORT GROUP site! But keep us posted and ignore the bad energy NOT everyone acts like that!

Hope everything turns out okay! Didn't know it was a crime to ask a question on a SUPPORT GROUP site! But keep us posted and ignore the bad energy NOT everyone acts like that!

Hope everything turns out okay! Didn't know it was a crime to ask a question on a SUPPORT GROUP site! But keep us posted and ignore the bad energy NOT everyone acts like that!

Thanks, I will let you guys know! You never know who's out there with the same problem

Hope everything turns out okay! Didn't know it was a crime to ask a question on a SUPPORT GROUP site! But keep us posted and ignore the bad energy NOT everyone acts like that!

Dr Marley just did my band yesterday

Thanks grace24ann! Best of luck to you, also.

congrats on all the babys and taking the steps to get back on track with the band. You can do this!