NewLife'sGr8

I need some grown up shoes now.

Ok here it is. It fits loosely. Good thing I remembered it was in the closet! I haven't worn this in fifteen years. Love me some shoulder pads. Lol.
 

Is it possible to find Plastic Surgeons of Excellence around the US and Mexico, who are willing to offer group-rate pricing (Perhaps deep discounts?) for Bariatric Pal's members, just like you've done with WL Surgeons?
IMHO, the Plastic Surgery component is just as important as WLS for becoming (psychologically) healthy to prevent body dysmorphia and obesity "relapse".

I so agree gr8. There was a period of wondering how I would cope without my favorite stress relievers. How my life was going to be different The unknown.
However a HUGE difference is removing the insatiable hunger. food is just not so important I learned. I don't obsess about meals....It is just what I need.
Big mind shift that I wish for all. So glad I changed my life. For years and years now. It can be done with some help. Best of luck

Easy, my dream outfit is to rock my birthday suit with style! (In the comfort of my own home, lol) I really cannot wait to be able to wear a swimming suit again....my family and I spend a lot of time on the Water, so that will be awesome!

Thank you all for the encouraging words.

I hope this helps. My bmi was at 43. I am 54. I am also bipolar type 2. I have problems with my feet, lower back pain, arthritis, high cholesterol, yoyo dieting, hypothyroid, etc. The fact that I was on lithium long term has caused stage 3 kidney disease. Since the gastric bypass my diabetes has resolved, back and foot pain gone, kidneys stabilized. Arthritis also not bad anymore.. Feet compleatly better. Cholesterol normal. Some bipolar meds lessened. Trust me, the less meds you take the better for your organs. These things could be in your future if you don't get some help soon. As you age, everything goes to h---. I wish I had done this long ago. I had my surgery a year ago this month. Now I can go on walks, go up stairs without running out of breath, even my bipolar is better because I have a better frame of mind. Maybe you can go to a group meeting about the surgeries. That is what I did, the hospital near me had a comprehensive weight loss program. They will check your health from all sides. Please get some help before your health declines. I wish I had. I would have been having better health so much sooner. At least check with your doctors, it's worth it. Please don't wait much longer.

While your on your pre-surg liquids, Allow yourself time to mourn the old, obese you, if that's what you need to do. The fact is: as a result of WLS, the old you will 'die' (in a sense). Go ahead and allow yourself a few tears. You are indeed, headed into unknown territory & that's scary!
Don't stuff it or it will show up in another, probably bad, way. Take it easy on yourself & maybe give yourself a nice little (non-food) reward (like a mani-pedi, or a massage) after the first, and then the second, week of fluid-only prep.
Then, rejoice in anticipation of the butterfly you'll become!
You've got this!

Is it possible to find Plastic Surgeons of Excellence around the US and Mexico, who are willing to offer group-rate pricing (Perhaps deep discounts?) for Bariatric Pal's members, just like you've done with WL Surgeons?
IMHO, the Plastic Surgery component is just as important as WLS for becoming (psychologically) healthy to prevent body dysmorphia and obesity "relapse".

@@loser2014 I know the average with lapband is about 2lbs a week, that is about what it is with any type of diet so I have had to really wrap my head around that. I also do better with exercise, and am really working on not wolfing my my food down, but you know what I think is going to be one of the hardest things for me is remembering not to drink anything with my meals, it seems so unnatural not to have a drink with your food. Glad your weight is moving down again, I know that had to be discouraging.

I was banded 10/8/14. I lost between 10 and 15 pounds in the first few weeks from the presurgery diet and the initial post-surgery liquid diet. Then nothing, For weeks and weeks. I got my first fill at five weeks, experienced a huge reduction in what I could eat, and still, no movement. I went over a month without losing any scale weight. My clothes were getting looser, but not drastically. Not a single person noticed or commented that I had lost weight.
Finally, this week, 8 weeks out from surgery, the scale is slowly and steadily creeping down. I'm down 20 pounds as of today.
Here are some things I have learned:
1. Losing weight with a lap band can be a very slow process. Patience is key. I am very bad at being patient.
2. I am a very slow learner. I get stuck almost every day from eating too quickly. Undoing a 40 year habit of wolfing down food is not easy.
3. When I exercise, I am more likely to lose weight. Plain and simple.
4. Preparation is key. It is not easy to grab food when you are out with the band. Keeping Protein Bars on hand and not going too long between meals is important.
Almost 2 months later, I finally am starting to feel good about my choice to get a lap band and feeling like I can make a success of this.

Keep it up.... there are a lot band haters on this forum, don't let them discourage you! The band has worked for me, and many others! I managed to put on few pounds in the past month (my fault!!) but I will get back on track!

I think that if I was named "The Great Queen of All She Surveys" here, that would be perfect. Just sayin!

Often I come here for my daily inspiration. Very thankful there are many who share ... Looking forward to 2015. ????

@@Alex Brecher I think something that would be very beneficial to this community would be to set up online webinars here on BP. You could set something up for maybe once a month with a doctor, psychologist, nutritionist, etc. that could answer questions that members may have.
Just my 2 cents

Since I found this site in May I found a doctor, got surgery, 3 months later I am down over 60lbs. So much great info and support on here, I could have never done it with out this site. Thank you!!!

It’s hard to believe, but 2014 is almost over and 2015 is around the corner! BariatricPal has come a long way in the past year.
2014 Was a Good Year for BariatricPal!
It is now the largest weight loss surgery community online and on mobile. We put out our new and improved mobile apps (if you haven’t already, download yours free for iPhone and iPod , for Android, and for Kindle). We published the fourth book in “The Big Book” series (find out how you can get your copy of all four books). A Sincere Thank You! to BariatricPal Members!
BariatricPal couldn’t have been so successful this year without you. Thank you. Thank you for making BariatricPal part of your daily life. Thank you for your participation on the boards, for helping each other out, and for spreading the word about BariatricPal. Thank you for providing feedback throughout the year.
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On social media: Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, and LinkedIn! Via email On your own site or blog Tell other weight loss surgery patients, your surgeon, members of your WLS support group, and the bariatric surgeons and staff at the office you go to. Let everyone know what BariatricPal means to you and how it can help them. And thanks!
You Can Make 2015 Even Better for BariatricPal!
I’m planning for 2015 to be just as successful as 2014 was for BariatricPal, and I have a lot of improvements in store. To make 2015 the best year possible, though, I need your help! Do you have suggestions for the coming year? Which new features would you like to see? Which services do you think BariatricPal should offer to help strengthen our community and help members reach their health and weight loss goals?
I would love to have your input! Please feel free to post your ideas and suggestions right here. Or, if you prefer, send me a private message (PM). You, the members, are the ones who make BariatricPal possible. You drive this community. Please let me know how it can be improved!
Have a healthy and happy New Year!

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Thanks! 130lbs down. Will post one year before and after soon!

I've never really been into lingerie because, well I've not had a boyfriend to wear it for in all my adult years. When I was the size that I could wear lingerie I was still a Virginia lol! SO....LINGERIE!!!! Something really sexy and the something really slutty (for when I DO have a man of course????)

Awwww thanks! Though, truth be told, the material had a wonderful "hold it all in" stretch!

I finally was able to fit into and look good in a bodycon style dress....and it was banana Republic...a brand I have NEVER been able to wear before! I should have bought the dang thing!

@@MisforMimi Men are more than welcome to weigh-in. This is not just a female topic. I know when my husband dropped about 30 lbs he was all too eager to get into more fashionable jeans and tops, and even shoes!

I feel like this thread could be moved to the powder room...but I've 4 words for you ladies....MATCHING BRA AND PANTIES!!!!!

I have done a lot of research. People want immediate results with little effort. With good eating and exercising habits and many food choice changes I have lost 40 lbs with the band at 4 cc full. I did not expect the band to do all the work.