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I sail. I have a band. I don't have any problems. Sounds like you got seasick and that irritated your pouch. You should talk to your Dr. or someone in the band field. My sister-in-law had her band slip then erode and she was still eating normal. Everyone is different. Good luck on your journey.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Labor Day weekend. Im going to try to keep the celebrating to talking and not eating.

Yep you do. Thanks for being here on the boards.

Always ready and willing to listen. I think the idea of a life coach is great. Where did you find yours?

Where are you from??

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Name______Start Weight____Current Weight____Goal________Lbs lost *****:eek:***********:thumbup:*************:tt2:************:tt2: **********:w00t:*** ahsem2bme..........244............244............225............0 aJoneen............223............223............213............0 Aphrodite1984......208............208............190............0 Ariel .............199............199............180............0 Caramia71..........208............208............195............0 georgiagirl........245............245............230............0 HeatherO...........155............155............140............0 Jazzyywan..........255............255............190............0 Jodi_620...........196............196............177............0 Leslie2Lose........220............220............205............0 LisaB..............205.5..........205.5..........180............0 livn4thm...........235............235............210............0 Long2bthin.........248............248............230............0 Luu2008............203............203............183............0 Mamanmidwife.......299............299............285............0 mominlv13..........299.8..........299.8..........275............0 NurseNiki..........258............258............239............0 SpecialK...........294............294............280............0 Tess...............304............304............280............0 Turler.............225............225............210............0 wowox7.............195............195............170............0 WyominGirl.........327............327............312............0 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Instructions: Start Weight = Weight at the beginning of the challenge, Current Weight = Weight at time of posting, Goal = Goal to attain by Halloween, Lbs Lost = Difference between start weight and current weight. Leslie2Lose- is that a new picture?

looks like we lost Fenton again. Got to put a bell on that guy.

WestCoast I think I hear what you are saying. Ever since the surgery I look at my scars and think "why?". I too did A LOT of research on the subject and was not ready for the feelings that followed. Sometimes when a prebander/newbie asks me about my experience with the band I try to explain the feelings. Not quiet regrets, not inconvenience, but the inner struggle. I don't think there is any way to prepare for it. You said "I guess I know that I have been doing it without fills for the most part which in a small way helps me feel like I might be able to figure out a way to maintain a healthy lifestyle if I can't find a way to make this work." With and without fills I think you have found a way to make this work. Tara- I also feel that my mind is not quite up with my body on how I feel. Body image. You said "I don't know if I want to see what's under this last little bit, or is it more what if I don't like what I find at the end of it all" YES! I had a certain amount of comfort in my fat body. I knew who I was. I think losing weight slowly is better then swiftly because there is so much more then your size changing. I find myself having to take so much more time to wrap my mind around everything. I thank my stars that I haven't had the BP problems of others. PS it is amazing how stuff written can be interpreted so differently. :smile2:

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Name_________Start Weight ____Goal____ Lbs lost____Current Weight ***************:huh2:**********:cursing:******:crying:********** :crying:***** aJoneen..............................223.......................213....................0..............................223 ahsem2bme..........244.............225...........0.................244 Jodi_620.........196........177........0.........196 Leslie2Lose......224........209........0.........224 livn4thm*********235*******210*******0*********235 Tess ................... 304 ........... 280 ........... 0 ............. 304 ***New folks don't forget to copy the most current list and add yourself.***

Fenton- great to hear from you. Did you schedule the fill? Ya I have a question over on the exercise boards to see what others have done. I think we have a lot of folks away on vacation, visiting family and recovering from personal sh*t.

I was banded in March 08. After the surgery I had a really hard time wrapping my head around the fact the I just mutilated myself in the name of vanity. I did get over that feeling and have been working with my band. Sometimes I look at my friends who have been successful with WW and wonder if I should have given it another shot. I haven't really told alot of folks about the surgery because I didn't want to hear their 'take' on the subject and certainly don't want to hear anything if this banding doesn't 'work'. Sometimes I think I took the shortcut. I guess I will never know. Right now it's working for me. It would really suck if down the road 5-10 years I regain/still have the weight and have the band. Some short cut. Well if you want to talk more PM me. Good luck with the article.

I have heard of folks wearing compression garments (Spanx, Wonder Unders) while wearing regular clothes but how about while exercising? Im having some very embarrassing problems with extra, hanging skin. It slaps while Im running or doing certain exercises. Not only does it make an audible sound it kind of hurts and rubs. Plus I look just wonderful bouncing/jiggling around. I do have Nike running tights and Under Armour shorts but it's just not enough. HELP Am I the only one with this problem? Any suggestions for garments or where to purchase one? Im about half way through my journey and have another 60 lbs more to lose before thinking about PS. Thanks

Ceradad I have to agree with you. Kind of like doing it on a wash machine on spin cycle.

Im guessing a really hard spinning program.

Hi Guy, you have your work cut out for you. There are so many different types of people getting banded. I think you will have to have a few different groups. Never exercised, Still very heavy and can't move much, Fat former jocks, and so on. I did hear of a program in Maine that is linked to the Lapband program. A lot of resistance bands and exercise ball. I think it was free and mandatory for all clients. Two things that in my opinion are very good. Can't remember the hospital, sorry. I have a trainer because I don't do the group thing well. I don't need anyone looking to/at me. Trying to not trip over my feet is hard enough without worrying how I look. The couch to 5k is a very popular option here on LBT. I like it because I can do it at my pace if needed and has a person "coaching" me on. I find support (anonymously) from the others on the thread going through the same sh*t I am. Good luck.

I've never heard of a grouse Grind but it sounds like you really worked your butt off. Way to go!!

I think it would only be a problem if they massaged your stomach, and I've never had a therapist try to. Have fun!!

I knew losing weight would mean my skin would become loose. I was not prepared for the resulting sounds that came with it. I am disgusted by what I hear when I'm working out. The skin of my stomach is slapping against itself/my thigh. Today my trainer asked if the noise he was hearing was from my knee. Was the knee popping? I said yes, finished the session and almost ran out of the gym. I was so embarrassed. I know exercise is the only way to get rid of the weight. I can't even look at myself in the mirror anymore when I'm working out. It is so self defeating. I want to cry. I was excited to look at the pictures from the Triathlon, as they are "professional" photos. Well they capture a moment of momentum. All sorts of blubber shifting up and down. God is that what people see? At least I was smiling, blissfully ignorant as to what I really look like. Im having a hard time with this. I've never actually had a body image problem. I knew I was fat but thought I looked pretty good at whatever weight I was at. This is disheartening.

Sounds like you have a plan. It's time to run with it. Literally. good luck!!!

I knew losing weight would mean my skin would become loose. I was not prepared for the resulting sounds that came with it. I am disgusted by what I hear when I'm working out. The skin of my stomach is slapping against itself. Today my trainer asked if the noise he was hearing was from my knee. Was it popping? I said yes, finished the session and almost ran out of the gym. I was so embarrassed. I want to cry, but I know exercise is the only was to get rid of the weight.

I knew losing weight would mean my skin would become loose. I was not prepared for the resulting sounds that came with it. I am disgusted by what I hear when I'm working out. The skin of my stomach is slapping against itself. Today my trainer asked if the noise he was hearing was from my knee. Was it popping? I said yes, finished the session and almost ran out of the gym. I was so embarrassed. I want to cry, but I know exercise is the only was to get rid of the weight.

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I think Fenton has bailed on us. I hope he finds what he needs to continue strong on this new road. I miss his wit and wisdom. Those going on vacation- have a relaxing time. I hear ya on the bra front. Same for bathing suits.