Desi80

well i have to say I dont DEPRIVE myself of anything *shoving a piece of v-day chocolate in my mouth* if i want or crave something i eat it (except stuff that doesn't agree with my band). The difference is the amount i can eat. I can eat 1 or 2 cookies not 6-8 cookies. I can eat a 4 piece chicken nugget meal, not a 10 piece with fries. And its WORKING, i'm loosing weight. When you are properly filled you can have these things in smaller portions.

congrats!!!!!!!!!:clap2: i'm a couple pounds short of 50, i'm so excited for you (and me)

I would really recommend the book "the divorce remedy) It saved my marriage. Even though its about saving marriages, there is alot of good info about making the break easier.

i've had an IUD for 5 years. No problems since banding, but i'm going to make an appointment here soon to make sure it hasn't moved or anything, but i wasn't told it was a problem for surgery.

I had mine down at commonwealth surgeons in Richmond VA. I had Dr. Martin, there are two other doctors there that also do lapband.

Date Banded: August 18th 2005 Country: USA Doctor: Dr. Elizabeth Martin (there are two dr.martins who do lapbands) Richmond, VA Erodoed: No

i just don't get it either. how can you be 16lbs short of goal, had a tummy tuck, and yet still be obese. There are pieces of the puzzle missing here.

paul, i agree with what you have said. Like i said in my previous post, like almost everyone on this board, i have alot of hopes and dreams invested in my band, so i can see grieving for it. Now me PERSONALLY i would never grieve losing my band like i would losing my daughter or husband. But again there is no comparing because each person brings thier own life experiences into the situation. For me, a friend of mine has lost her 2 year old daughter, i watched her morn and anguish, and its nothing i could ever imagine going through myself and i know i wouldn't feel that way about loosing my band. Another example is when i had my hamster put to sleep, i took a day off work because i was so upset. Another person may need a week and another may not need any time off. That is the joy of being human, we have the freedom to react and express ourselfs as needed.

just a few thoughts. 1. While i appreciate Dr.Ortz taking the time to talk about the erosions, what i would like to know what his thoughts are about the number of erosions in a two month spand. Are you contacting other people who were banded during this time and requesting endo's to make sure that indeed this is just some weird unexplainable fluke and there aren't other patients walking around eroded? I am rather disappointed at both the dr. and Inamed for just kinda shrugging it off, and not being more proactive about making sure there aren't more eroded patients who are showing no symptoms and don't know to get a regular endoscopy. what i want to hear is " we are as concerned about this as you, and we are doing everything possible to figure this out" not "gee erosions just happen, we don't know why several people banded months of each other are eroded.........next patient please" 2. to down plays ones "grief" in uncalled for by any person. No nobody died, and no loosing the band should not be compared to loosing a loved one. But think about loosing something material that meant alot to you, such as a wedding ring or family photos, an old family heirloom. yes they are just things, but there is a sentimental value to them and i know i would be devestated if i ever lost my wedding ring or my daughters photos. Would i get over it? yes with time, material things are not the be all end all, but there is something that we value more. I know i would be devestated if i lost my band, i have alot of hopes and dreams invested in this band, and having it yanked away, would take me some time to "get over it" and plan for the road ahead. 3. There are people from all sorts of stages of banding in this community, from those who are investigating getting the band, those waiting for insurance approval, new bandsters who are adjusting to their new lives, veteran bandsters giving advice, and yes even those eroded. It provides a well rounded and ACCURATE AND REALISTIC picture of the banding community. I think all are welcome no matter where they are in their journey.

you shouldn't be on just liquids, you need to be eating 3 meals a day. If Dr. Martin knew you were just doing liquids she would not be happy. Don't make me tell on you, EAT REAL FOOD!:biggrin1:

i try to work out 4-5 times to week. I do 30-45 min of high cardio, plus weight training. As far as videos, i highly recommend the "walk away the pounds" videos.

here i was thinking my most valuable asset was my mind

i think its hula dancing

i can't see my collarbones YET but my shoulder bones stick out now!

i started out real slow, like one day a week. But i told myself as soon as i got to 200lbs i would exercise more seriously which i have. I go to the gym 4-5 times a week, i do 45-60 min of cardio plus weight lifting and see a personal trainer once a week. I never thought i would say it, but i really find myself enjoying working out. :Banane23:

hehehe, i had similar moment, same position but i had to stop and was like "damn boy, easy, i don't have that much cushin for the pushin anymore":nanahump:

For me, I value myself now. I can now say "hey i'm worth it" I really hesitated about spending money on a luxury like a personal trainer, but i decided you know what I AM worth that $45 dollars a week, heck before being banded i would easily spend that money on fast food and junk, so now i'm doing something healthy with my money. Before i would never buy myself cute clothes, now i say I'M WORTH IT! I stick up for myself more, i say whats on my mind, i smile and look complete strangers in the eyes, confidence and loving your self.....its a wonderful thing.

i think they run smaller (for my body type) i tired on a pair of 18's at old navy yesterday and they were WAY to small, went down to target and their 18s fit great :clap2:

we all have done days. After i got my fill, i can't even count the number of times i PB'ed and vomited till my brain finally got on board. Luckily i have a really supportive husband, so when my stomach is full but my brain is NOT getting the picture, i very calmly and seriously tell my husband to take my plate away, and he will. then he will sit me down and rub my shoulders or something to distract me until the "full" messages finally make it to my brain.

I signed up for a personal trainer at my gym today. It was expensive but not as bad as i thought it would be. Basically I pay $45 dollars a week (plus my regular monthly gym payment EEK:eek: ) and i meet for one hour once a week with the PT, and then she will give me "homework" (gym work lol) to do the rest of the week by myself. I think this will work out great for me, because when i go to the gym i tend to get overwhelmed by all the equipment so i could really use someone once a week to say " do X,y, z, this many times a week etc" and show me how to use the equipment. I'm excited, my first session is tommorrow!

congrats. Being more active with my daughter is why i had lapband as well. Its so rewarding isn't it!

I'm down another pound (3pounds now)

yup be happy and look at the positives. My sister in law had RNY 4 years ago, and after the first 18months or some she stopped looking and has starting gaining weight back (about 15lbs so far) Its hard, because we want to loose quick too, but i love knowing how much healthier i am in the long run.

i agree, we are all in different spots in our journey. THere are days when i say you know what, i'm just not going to worry about it today, i'm gonna eat what i want. Then i have myself a little pity party, and the next day i'm back on track. I think maintaining your weight is a great place to be (much better then gaining weight right?) I think you may bennifit from a slight unfill, but thats your call.

I have 2.5cc and i'm a good spot i think. Maybe a smidge more, but i'm not ready for that yet.