2aslimmerme

:clap2:July 27th was my 2 year anniversary and I could not be happier. It has been the best decision for me and I would do it again in a heartbeat. I lost 88 pounds my first year and have been up and down about 4 lbs. this second year. I do still do my walking BUT have found myself getting in bad habits such as ice cresam in evenings and some chips and dip. I do have to watch the old habits. I do feel SSOOOO much better and have a little more energy. I had my surgery at 56 YO, so it is a little harder than a younger person but still good. I am looking at TT in Sept. and have been to 2 DR's for consults. I started at 297.5 and now at 213 lbs. At my age I feel this is where I will probably be but 180 would be nice.:clap2: DR said I would be a candidate to have it done with success. Just the belly keeps me in a size bigger I feel. Thanks for listening as I usually am just a reader here and not a writer but did want to share my success.

Congrats to all the July '05 bandsters!! Great work. My anniversary is the 27th. Down 83 pounds and very happy. I do walk 6 of 7 days a week for 40 minutes and do look forward to it. NEVER thought I would say that!! I eat about 1-2 cups depending on day. No bread, eggs sometime, no steak except a taste of my DH's. Eat lots of fish and chicken. I am finding myself snacking at night with popcorn and sherbet or SF-FF pudding. And a few cookies but not everyday. I need to watch that tho. Looking forward to next year too. Start 297.5 and now 214.5---- I would do this again in a heartbeat!!

Congrats on your decision. I do frozen marguaritas every Friday and they go down good but makes my restriction tighter. BUt I do it anyway and eat SLOW. It just tastes so good in this hot southern weather. I did not do it for first 6 months. Now 11 months out and will write at my 1 year anniversary.

WOW!!!! Amazing weight loss and Congrats on the car!! I told my husband I wanted a yellow mustang convertible when I lost 100 lbs. Now I can tell him someone else got one!! I'm next. Great job and thanks so much for sharing. I am done 73 now so maybe 6 more months!! YEH!! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Welcome Willybe! This is a great place to research and find great support. I have lurked here for a year before I registered and had surgery on 7-27-05. It is a journey and everyone is individual but still many similarities. I used to wonder what they were talking about, PB'ing but you do learn for yourself soon enough. Good luck and hope to share your journey.

Welcome newbie from GA. I had mine in Dalton Ga with Dr. Ponce and am doing real good. 70 lbs. gone for good since 7-27-05. I don't have MX experience but I am sure others will let you know. Good luck on your choice.

Banded 7-27-05 Dalton, GA Dr. Jamie Ponce 297.5 consult 236.5 1-20-06 61 less pounds WOW!! I am so thankful I finally have a life back!! 57 y.o. AND GOING STRONG

Excellent read for pre.bandsters. I read several times when researching and also many times waiting for my surgery. Definitely worth the money. I would be glad to mail to anyone. 2aslimmerme.

Banded 7-27-05 297.5 at consult now 266 -- unofficial down 31.5 lbs. BUT gone forever are they!! Really excited but have had 1 fill and felt no difference. I am making mostly good choices tho but would like help with portions which I know I will get soon. Next fill about 10-24-04. Y'all keep up all the inspiring posts!!

Banded 7-27-05 and doing good. I had first fill 9-12-05 and don't have any restriction. I do try to eat right, good choices and sometimes eat too fast but so far never had the PB yet. Down 30 lbs. and do walk about 6 times a week for 30 minutes. I do snack on Protein crisps but they are better than chips. I can still eat bread but so far have chosen it only twice and have had toast a few times. I am pleased with my band so far and as long as scales go down, even slowly, I am happy. I feel like I am still "living normally". Start wgt. 297.5, now 268.0 unofficial 5' 4''

Happy Happy Birthday Paula! Hope your day rocks!! Enjoy reading your input here and you have done so well and are such an inspiration to me. Keep up the good work and enjoy your special day. Bonnie

WOW!! Thanks for the beautiful pics and that gorgeous smile!! You look wonderful. Now I am going back to read journal. Great job and so inspiring!! Bonnie

Hello fellow GA bandsters. I live in Kennesaw and work in Calhoun and had Dr. Ponce do my OR on 7-27-05. SO far so good, but no fill yet but I am eating a lot less. Just started on solids. I am looking forward to my 1 month visit on Thursday. So far I have lost 22 lbs. since my consult. Hope after a fill it picks up but as long as it keeps gong down I will be happy. Good luck to you future bandsters. Bonnie

Congrats!! MAkes each day a little easier when your hard work is noticed besides yourself. ENJOY the shopping trip!! Let us know how it goes.

Welcome aboard Anita. Lots of good support and info here. Even fun stuff!! I have enjoyed my short period here as member but was "lurking" for months. I was just banded 7-27-05 and so far love it. Start full liquids tomorrow so will be even better. Enjoy the site.

Congratulations to Sue and Jane. As someone else said, you made my day!!.. I am a 5 day post op and your story is so inspirational. You have proved you can do anything. Keep up the gresat job.

I had to pay surgeon and hospital upfront for deductible and 20% and it was about $3000.00. I feel this is good and not have to pay all $20,000.00 myself. But all insurances are different. Good luck!! I am 5 days paot op and back to work tomorrow.

100 lottery tickets!!!! How about LAS VEGAS or the beach?

Welcome to LBW. I had mine Wed. so understand real well where you are now. We are on our way to healthier living, joining all the others on here!! Let us know how you progress. I know the prayers sure helped. Hugs!! Bonnie

I am 4 days post op and still feel sore and bloated. I have expelled gas and lots of burps. I still get nuasea feeling when walking long distances but have pushed on. (like to store with DH). Now back home. This AM had terrible time with 4 days no bowel movement. Finnally fot a little relief after much straining. ANyone else have this? Still not hungry but do drink some H2O, dilited juice, and some coffe. jJust had a SF popsicle and it set OK. I am sure we will be better in time. I go back to work on Monday, one more day to recoup. No one knew of this in my family and only 2 other friends who had it done before me. Keep us informed of your progress. Bonnie

Thanks Vinesqueen. You have such a GREAT way with the words to express what we need to hear. I have read many of yours and love them. Keep it up.

WOW!! Congrats and keep us posted on banding and pregnant life. Took me 5 years to get pregnant, so am SOOOOO HAPPY for y'all.

Welcome to LBT!! I was a nurse for 12 years and went back to school for bachelor's in Accounting and still do it. I do miss the people contact tho. I have also been heavy all my life and am looking forward to this journey to a thinner me and to stay that way. After reading on here you know you can succeed. This is a great group here for support and questions. Look forward to your upcoming updates surgery. I have mine tomorrow in NW GA. YEH!!

Did not have to use it. I used Boost and Slimfast. They wanted uzs to use Glucerna but I opted for 2nd and 3rd choices. They have tasted good to me. I have surgery tomorrow and have done my 2 week pre-op liquids. I could have broth, tomato soup, sugarfree popsicles and fudgcicles, and yogurt. Now I have surgery and 2 more weeks of liquids and then slush anmd mush. I am ready but anxious. The time does go by fast especially if you work outside of home. Good luck.

Welcome Grandma9. I have twins myself, 31 YO boy & girl with 6 grandchildren. My youngest is 9 YO so not much running after them anymore. We do milder games like Monopoly. I am getting banded tomorrow and hope I am as successful as SOOO many have been here. Everyone has been so supportive as I just joined the sight after viewing for MANY months. It really puts a good perspectve on how so many have handled it in so many different ways but so many common also. Thanks for sharing your story.