Maddiee

What the heck is this, I'm sorry but girl I've got to say this is just crazy this all stems from people genuinely intrigued into trying to help you but your not helping yourself, you want to rant go ahead do it where only those in your world can translate and actually understand you
here we don't understand your speak why be here if all you going to do is promote negativity over something so stupid tell us non of our business then I was having a moment and done, go bout your business this entire thread is pages of absolute pointless crap
Zero act of decorum to show for yourself seeing as how your spewing out credentials and high life living a little bit of respect goes along way but at the end of the day some just can't be helped.

Hmmm... the only few things that come to mind are these:
1. he is jealous of your success and doesn't want to bring attention to it. if he's not as healthy or fit he may be jealous that you are taking care of yourself by getting healthy and fit.
2. Fear- some men are scared but either don't realize it or don't want you to know. In some of my support groups women have said that their marriage has struggled b/c their husbands are jealous and fearful their wives will get fit, etc and then want to leave or that the wife will get so much male attention.
Try to sit down w/ him and talk...see what is going through his head and why doesn't he acknowledge your success.
But regardless...congrats to you for doing this for YOU!! Love yourself for all you are doing for you and your family regardless of their 'interest' in the new you

so Grateful to be heading for 70 (i'm almost 69) and being healthy.
Grateful that I found the courage to have my lapband surgery
Grateful for my wonderful supportive family
So Grateful that I no longer have diabetes or high blood pressure or high cholesterol
Grateful that I was able to go to Alaska and ride horses (my bucket list)
Now I am grateful that I am physically able to care for my husband who has had some serious health issues lately.
And I am so grateful for my banded friends who posts their successes and difficulties. It's been a good thing for me to be able to discuss the ins and outs of the lapband. I still have no regrets and am extremely happy with my results.

I feel fine, I was clearly panicked tip toeing through the unknown was/ is scary! I was honestly having moments of regret whilst I was there in pain feeling like chest was on fire I admit this was me being crazy
I expected to go home and feel somewhat normal yes in pain but not to such the degree I experienced I was totally worse for wear walking lopsided for most a week whilst my port area heals I understand this is the process to say I thought I had a high pain tolerance major problem was experiencing acid reflux after never feeling such a sensation before as I breathed I could feel heartburn drinking nothing but liquids I felt didn't help and over the counter aids I felt dependant on but after the 4-5th day I realised if I ate a thicker liquid it went down a lot better and I never needed the medication now that I'm moving towards mushy foods my body is being a lot nicer to me in the mornings I've zero appetite yes my chest is tight to say I've no restriction yet I'm starving mid morning and a bowl of broth won't tide me over lol
Next stage now is my first fill in 3 weeks I've lost almost 18lbs so far
Thank you all for your supportive messages being a part of this site really has provided such a huge support reading about all your experiences has defiantly given some fuel for thought and I can't wait to share my weight loss journey when I reach goal xx

I'm now 3 weeks post op and I couldn't feel any happier I've lost 16lbs I feel fine you just need to take one step at a time!
Don't worry you will be fine

Reality is reality.
The #1 rule of exercise is (or should be): Do not hurt yourself.
That requires patience and for some of us a very gradual increase in intensity.
And after you've hurt yourself you have to stop hurting yourself.
So rest.
Drink lots of Water, too.
Have patience. You didn't get to this point overnight. It's about the long haul.
Best!

Got my band Nov 2014....started at 250. Today I am down to 171

This is totally normal, don't fret. Your body is going nuts right now from the low amount of calories you've been taking in. It needs a week or two to get on track. Everyone goes through this, don't worry! Good luck, and congratulations on joining the wls family

Keep telling it B52, you are the poster boy for Lapband Surgery. At age 68 I am so excited about life now that I can enjoy doing things. We are leaving tomorrow for our Alaskan Cruise, I am going to ride horses I Skagway while my husband takes a train ride (he loves trains). 3 years ago I wouldn't have even considered doing the cruise .
as a side note, I had to unload horse feed the other day, husband has been under the weather. I picked up a 50# bag and it was pretty heavy but I thought to myself wow I used to carry that much and more on my body every day. Thank God for lapband and my surgeon I no longer carry that burden. Glad to see these positive stories.

@@B-52
And so it goes....just another great story! I'll never get tired of reading how much our surgeries have changed lives. Congrats on leading the pack during your mountain climbing!!! I haven't tried that....yet.

Just returned from our vacation, 10 days including 7 days on a cruise....
Best news is, I let my band be the boss just as any other day...limited my food intake and controlled my hunger.
I did not deny all the pleasures available to me, just did not make a pig of myself.
I went on a Volcano climb, 3,800 feet straight up rocks and mud through a rain forrest...there was a couple there that were 42 years old, then everyone else was in their 30's and 20's....I'm 63 !!!! Our guide said not only was that a first, but also the fact I was one of 4-5 leaders way out in front setting the pace where everyone had to keep up with.
On another stop, I jumped off a 45+ foot cliff into the Caribbean ocean....there is a bar at the top of the cliff where people sit and watch the cliff jumpers...NO ONE jumped that day but me !!!!
Back on the ship I ran into a family from Holland that were sitting at that bar...they wouldn't stop complimenting me. And when I told them my age, that really put them over the top.
Bottom line....I lost 3 lbs !!! And to think it was just a few years ago I could not carry groceries into the house without having to sit down to catch my breath....not to mention my cardiac issues, diabetes, etc, etc......
Am I bragging?? YOU BET!!! It just doesn't get any better than this...and I have to give all the credit to my Lap Band Surgery....without it, I'd probably be dead....no exaggeration.
Only thing is, with all the booze I consumed over the last 10 days, I need to go on a "Cleanse" including extra time in the sauna to sweat it out of my system.

I never stopped drinking coffee.. told my Dr. before my surgery if I had to give up coffee it was a deal breaker. I don't do starbucks , expensive and really to me it's not that good. most of their concoctions are very high in calories.. I have gotten a skinny latte before when I was at the airport, they seem to have a monopoly there. It was okay nothing to jump up and down about. But, lots of people obviously like it.

Guys add me!! I want to join! I was banded August 7th
Recovery was ok felt in a lot of pain the last week for the first time ever I experienced acid reflux and heartburn lost 18lbs so far

Stephanie;
We are in t he same boat. I had my lap band a year ago May - lost 65 lbs - had some life interfere and the old habits started coming back - I want so badly to start over - not sure I know how - please keep in touch - maybe together we can do it. I have joined a wellness center with a pool and am trying to go every morning - I have so much arthritis (two knees, one hip, I am fused from T-10 all the way down) so the Water is so good in many ways - but it is also exercise - I'll be watching for you
CraftLady 77

I'm so happy for you! This is something I too am looking forward to, indeed the relationship with food is very important and it is a life long journey of re educating yourself out of bad habits and I'm glad to see you are doing an amazing job!
Well done ????

Happy, healthy, energetic, .....Enjoying life!
6 years post op = not one band caused problem.

The lapband gave me quality of life again. There are certain dates I'll always remember. My birthday of course, my kids birthdays, my wedding anniversary, even the day I lost my darling husband. All of them dates of great importance in my life. I've also included the day my life changed for the better though I didn't know it yet....January 14th, 2013. The day my band was placed.

My hubby hugged me today and said "you're so tiny ! " That's is all.

It's been almost 9 months since my lap band surgery. Lots of GREAT days, a handful of what I like to call "learning experiences". I have learned which foods go down and which foods, even when I chew them into liquid (Pallisade Peaches - absolutely delicious) just won't pass through. I've gotten better at respecting that muscle burns fat and you need more muscle while you're losing weight if you want to KEEP losing weight. I've learned that sizes and numbers don't make me happy but a 'come hither look' from across a room from my husband of 29 years DOES make me swoon!!! And I've learned that this is a life long journey and there is no prize for who makes it to the finish line (goal weight) the fastest - as long as we're all running in the right direction, it will happen.
Thank you to this board for helping me remember why I went through with this surgery and to keep me motivated to stay on course and take care of myself. What an amazing life this is, huh? Especially now that I have lost more weight (45 lbs) than I have to lose to get to goal (44 lbs)!

Thanks ???? I am sure the weeks will fly by and we will be feeling fit and energetic very soon

Ah you'll love Scotland very country lots of places for you to ride that bike and go exploring through all that greenery and cobbled streets! Bag pipes and kilts and awful haggis! Ahahhaa ooh and that strong Scottish go weak at the knees accent!
I'm a week and 2 days post op! 18lbs down and feeling fine! Hungry mind but persevering! Start the mushy on Monday I'm here day dreaming of the many things I can't wait to eat!

I'm trying to figure this out as right now. A couple of problems I'm having now that I'm so close to goal:
The last time I was this size was 20 years ago. I am an almost 50 year old woman (well, 48) now. I'm trying really hard as a size 6-8 to resist the urge to buy and wear the clothes meant for women in their 20's and 30's. I mean, some of them are so cute! But I would probably look ridiculous in some of them, lol. But I also want to show off my new figure and not dress like an old woman. I've been going online and researching quite a bit on how to dress my age but still be sexy
Now that I'm pretty darn close to goal, I know now I can finally go out and start my new wardrobe. I have picked and searched my way through clearance racks on my way down. I know I've spent quite a bit of money, too. I'm a Realtor, so I still have to keep a professional wardrobe. I've done all my summer shopping, (some of those clothes are even now too big) but now fall will be upon us and I will need a whole new fall wardrobe. It's getting expensive! But now at least I know I won't be going down much more, so what I buy I keep. I know it's a good problem to have, and I love clothes shopping now, but damn my credit cards have been getting a work out!
Clearance racks, discount stores and consignment stores will be your friend throuout this, and by the time you've hit goal you can hopefully figure out your own style for the more "permanent" purchases.

I always wore dark clothes because I didn't want to stand out. One time I wore a red dress to an event and I almost had an anxiety attack because I felt everyone was looking at me.
Now that I'm smaller I find I really REALLY love bright colors. I went shopping at Macy's for a few new dresses because I had no idea what size I wore and I ended up in MEDIUM. I almost cried in the dressing room because I actually liked what I saw.
I suggest just diving in and grabbing things that appeal to your eye. Try a few pieces that you think would show off your new physique. I still end up wearing a sweater with almost everything because I'm not comfortable having attention drawn to myself but I'm working on it ????

I need/want to figure this out myself. I am nowhere near being able to fit in regular-sized clothes but I am starting to think about this.
I recently subscribed to Vogue. I haven't read a fashion magazine in years so that was a big step. I have also subscribed to some catalogs I think are close to my taste (J. Jill, Talbots, etc.) just to see what is out there.
I know that as I approach goal I am going to need some help, so plan to consult a personal shopper at a department store at some point.
One thing is for sure, I plan to shop carefully and only buy clothes I truly love.
One good thing about being as old as we are (I am 51), is that many of the styles I liked when I was a teenager are coming back around again!

I have been banded since January 28, 2010. So, let's see, that is almost 14 months.
I started out at 243 and I am 5'6'
At 3 months, I lost 25 pounds.
At 6 months, I lost 35 pounds
At my one year bandaversary, I had just reached onederland. Which was a 43 pound loss.
Currently, at 14 months out, I have lost 55 pounds.
My weight loss has been slow, and I was at a plateau for about 6 months, I kept chugging along, and eventually things started moving again. I would say my biggest disappointment is my inability to eat breads or french fries. Would I change anything because of that, or do I regret getting the band? Heck to the no. Even with just a 55 pound weight loss, I look and feel better than I have in years. No loose skin, but I think that depends on how fast you lose, and how much you exercise. I hope this helps, and be blessed in your journey.