54Shirley

I was Banded on 10-31-2006. So this is now my 5 year Bandiversary ! ! ! When I first started out on my Journey, I weighed 356 LBS... Last time weighed,, was 231 LBS..... It didn't take this long to lose the weight. I was deflated for about 3 1/2 years. So I started fresh in January at 328 LBS.... Either way,,, it all adds up to weight loss. That's what I like to see.. Next ! for me, I have onederland in my sights. and there is NO ! Stopping me now !:woot:::woot: Just thought I would share the Big News... Shirley.

Ditto ! from above. I don't have a crystal ball ! What if you get hit by a BUS ! Sorry, but I can't answer for what I don't know. What if you were actually Happy with getting down below the 300# mark ? It is very possible you know. That could be a first Goal, and then Happiness another. I always tell people "Just take this one day at a time !" You will have good days and bad days. More good ones though... People on here that you can talk to. Most of the Veterans know what they are talking about, and even the Newbies, have done their homework, and read the posts, listened, and learned. I know your self pay, and this is not cheap. But if your interested, then go to a seminar. Write all your questions down, and ask the Dr. questions.. The Nurse is Knowledgeable, so is the Dietician... Ask away ! It's your money, and life. You might just be happier when you weigh less. Company or not ! Is your business. I hope this touched on a few things for you. Shirley..

Its a Great Date to be Banded ! We will be Soul BandSisters. I was banded 10/31 also.

Well tomorrow I will Celebrate 5 years of being Banded. So its my Bandiversary. If that interests you let me know, and yes I am still working at losing weight. Shirley.

I found that Protein shakes, help take the edge of. But good shakes not cheap junk that don't have much protein. Also the thicker the better. It fills the void Sip on them throughout the day.

Congrats ! That is the way to go size 10. Keep up the Great Work. :woot:

So Yes you qualify. You also have co-morbidity that make it possible. I would look on line, in your city, and look for a Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery. Then make a appointment for their seminar, also ask them if they take your Ins. I'm sure they do.... The depression stems from being overweight. But you need to lose this CLOWN that thinks he's funny.. When you lose weight, and become attractive to the opposite sex (NOT THAT YOUR NOT !) but more attractive ! You will see the guys that will want to take you out. If they want to humiliate you ! Tell them to HIT THE BRICKS ! and mean it. Go on the Forum, and scroll down slowly, the states will be on the left side of your screen, click on, your state, then locate your city or bigger city near you. Click on it and the Dr.'s will pop up. You can even email some of them, and get a responce. Welcome Aboard, and good luck searching. You can send me a message if you need to. Shirley.

Happy Birthday to you, and you have made a very wise choice for a Birthday Present. Trust me,,, you will enjoy it... Shirley.

I wish you the best, and hope it works for you. Shirley.

Go to the Forum, and look up your state, then click on the cities. They should tell you about the Ins. that these Dr.'s take. Also: type in Fill Center U.S.A.. , and put in your zip code, and see if they are nere you. They do fills...

sending you a message.

ATT:. October Bandsters: Tomorrow is my 5 year Bandiversary... I was Banded October 31, 2006. I just love it..:heart:::heart:::heart: Do you think I should post in on the Forum Tomorrow ? Looking for feedback, so let me know what you think, Shirley. Banded 10/31/2006. Henry Ford Hospital Dr. Geffrey Genaw Detroit, Michigan. 356Lbs.

You go Girlfriend ! ! !, and just keep doing it !, and NEVER look Back ! Shirley.

It's your Lucky Day ! We will be true Band Sisters. We will both have the same month and date. Tomorrow will be my "5 year BANDIVERSARY". I loved that date, and would not change it. I am proud to e a October 31, 2006 Bandster. Trust me I will be thinking of you. You got Lucky on the Date, Surgery, and success. I can feel it. Maybe I should post it tomorrow that it's my Bandaversary ? What do you all think ? Let me know, Shirley.

I needed the Band because YES ! I could diet, and lose the weight. (not a problem.) I can't keep it off though, and it cost me my knees. So they are both Titanium, and if to much weight is on them, they can where out ! I would rather keep them, then have to go threw this again. It's not like going to a Dentist... There is a little more to it.. It sounds to me like your a slow loser. Have you ever had your Thyroid checked ? It's worth looking into. Mine is sluggish, and I take meds. for it, and it helps. You mention all these carb. foods that you can no longer eat ! What if you did eat them all the time ? What do you think you would weigh by now ? NO ! I don't want to know, it's just for you to think of. As a reason for being Banded... Shirley.

Sounds Good to me, and I'll bet you were shocked ! :thumbup:

YES !

:woot: That's a Great One ! Congrats...

Well,,, I guess I'm not alone with that thought... LOL I just did 3 days in the Hospital, and this about somes it up. It's close to crack. THE GOWN WITH THE SPLIT DOWN THE BACK I was sittin’ there mindin’ my business, Sort of lettin’ my mind go slack, When in walked a nurse with a bright sunny smile, And a gown with a split down the back. “Take shower,” she said, “and get ready, And then you jump into the sack.” And what she was really talking about, Was that gown with the split down the back. “They are going to make some tests,” she told me, And now I’ll be stretched on a rack, With nothing twixt me and the cruel cold world, But that gown with the split down the back. It barely reaches my knees in the front, At the sides there is also a lack— But the greatest shortcoming of all, Is that bloomin’ ole split in the back. Whoever designed this garment, For humor, must have had a great knack, But I fail to see anything funny, About a gown with a split down the back. It won’t cover my knees, It flaps in the breeze, And I sure don’t dare sneeze— I’d much rather they give me a sack, Than a gown with a split down the back. I hear them comin’ to get me, The wheels goin’ clicktey clack, I’ll ride through the halls on a gurney, In a gown with a split down the back. When I get to Heaven, it will make me no odds, If my robe is white, red, or black, But one thing I’ll ask— Is, “Please, Please give me one, With No split down the back?”

WOW ! Thats Great ! How long has it been since youve been checked out ? I got a long way to go for that, but I will be looking forward to it. Glad to hear your LOOKIN GOOD ! Keep it up!

I thought it was a new term ? So I checked it out agin... Good Meds. huh ?

Doesn't that feel wonderful ! I did the same thing. I have cloths in my closet that are 14-16, and I haven't worn them in years. I'm looking for next summer, because they are cute summer cloths. I'm wearing a 20 in Jeans now, But I have a bag full of 18s where the tags are still on them.. I am about to trip over my Tongue ! I can't wait to get into that size, But 1 step at a time right !

Congrats ! Chubbywithmuscles... That's a big one.. Better to see the clothing size go down then the scale (I THINK) Then you see the difference. We have a clothing site on the Forum if your interested in the future of getting rid of those cloths that will never fit you again. Believe it ! No matter what size you are someone is always trying to get down to wear you started from. I'm down to a 20 in Jeans, and most women are starting around this size. I was up to a 5x. So every little bit helps. I just tell them to pay the shipping, and it's yours. No regrets or looking back. Just to let you know. :tea:

I NO ! that's the truth !

O.K.,,,,, First thing that I can think of is, if you can eat that much steak, potato, etc.., my good guess is you need to be tighter. If you have not experienced this, then you don't know that the Band does not work for you. I am only hungry every 4-5 hrs., and I can not eat much. The Band is helping to deaden the Hunger Hormone, and that works for me. So it is possible, you've just never been there before to experience that. I would suggest that you try it. A Therapist that specializes in WLS would be helpful too. If your appetite is not under control, then there is no reason for me asking you (why are you eating all that Garbage, after having WLS ?) That just wouldn't be right. But I will say you need to call your surgeon for a adjustment. They can do it under Fluoroscope, and fill you to your fill Line. Then you won't be able to pull this stuff off, Because you won't be hungry, and if you stuff it down like a true food Addict (I AM ONE, SO I CAN RELATE) The Band will do it's job and Train you to be a little more human, and trust me,,,,, you will learn. If you then choose to eat Ice Cream ! That's your own Bad Habit. You have not failed ! You just simply have not arrived yet. When you do,,, you'll know it. Don't let the numbers in the Band make you think your full enough. It's based on how you feel. Suggest the Fluoroscope to your Surgeon for getting to your fill line. (I DID, AND IT WORKED FOR ME.) You will see a major difference. I guarantee it. Shirley.