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Lady Lap Band

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    Lady Lap Band got a reaction from 2muchfun in Quick Question.   
    I’ve been banded for 5 years now and my assumption would be your starting to get comfortable and like you suggested your probably eating too fast and too much. I have been doing the same thing lately and throwing up all the time. I’m trying my best to stop now because I’d hate to have my band slip.
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    Lady Lap Band got a reaction from lisacaron in Confession: I fell off the wagon 4 1/2 yrs post op!   
    It really can happen to anyone. People who don’t understand Lap Band think it’s a quick fix and the easy way out but it’s really not. The moment I got too busy to make my health the priority, I gained a bunch of weight back. I’d really like to hit my goal of 138lbs (which I never made it to) in the year 2014, which is 35lbs away. I think that is doable! I kept track of all my fills for so long but forgot to write down the last time I was there but it was definitely early 2013. I’ve actually been really tight lately, pretty sure it’s due to the cold I’ve had. Whenever I’m sick it affects my restriction for some reason. Regardless I’ve been eating things that slide through, once I change that bad habit I’ll be good to go! When were you banded? I was banded June 19, 2009 when I was 22 yrs old. I just turned 27! =)
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    Lady Lap Band got a reaction from 2muchfun in Really tight in early pregnancy?   
    I have not had a fill or unfill in like a year and had been able to eat mostly what I wanted. I’ve been exceptionally tight for like the last few weeks. Now my period is supposed to start and it hasn’t and I’m not even crampy. Anyone else get a really tight band in very early pregnancy? I’m going to test if I don’t start soon.
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    Lady Lap Band reacted to ljones4521 in Confession: I fell off the wagon 4 1/2 yrs post op!   
    Well, I too fell off in 2006, when I learned I was pregnant with my daughter. Had dropped 30+ pounds. I have managed to keep the weight off but still need to drop yet another 75pounds. My problem is I can't remember what I was supposed to be eating. I am remember Protein shakes.
    Before I lost because I remain connected with the online community. I think was key. Well, I am starting today trying to get back on track.
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    Lady Lap Band got a reaction from arose in Confession: I fell off the wagon 4 1/2 yrs post op!   
    Hey All,
    I had my surgery 4 ½ years ago and as of July/Aug. 2012 was down 103lbs! However right after that time I had a lot of stresses added to my life and COMPLETELY fell off track and right now am up 24lbs!
    Hoping to find some others out there with a similar situation whom I can commiserate with and perhaps work with to encourage each other to get back on track! =)
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    Lady Lap Band got a reaction from Bandista in Confession: I fell off the wagon 4 1/2 yrs post op!   
    Hi All,
    I really don’t think we are in the minority here and our doctors I’m sure are used to their patients gaining weight back. I too have not been to any doctor in a long time because I’m waiting to “get back in shape”. I’m going on a cruise 16 weeks from this Saturday and I’d really like to lose 20lbs by then. I think I can do it but I’d have to be VERY diligent. I’m just going to take it 5lbs at a time as I’ve always done better with smaller numbers in the past. My biggest problem is the mindless eating. food can’t be a free for all anymore.
    I really wish that instead of a nutritionist being mandatory when you’re going through the lap band approval steps that they’d require a therapist instead or at least in addition to. I have always thought I would have greatly benefited by that. =)
    Thanks to all for sharing, so happy not to be alone!!! =)
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    Lady Lap Band got a reaction from lisacaron in Confession: I fell off the wagon 4 1/2 yrs post op!   
    It really can happen to anyone. People who don’t understand Lap Band think it’s a quick fix and the easy way out but it’s really not. The moment I got too busy to make my health the priority, I gained a bunch of weight back. I’d really like to hit my goal of 138lbs (which I never made it to) in the year 2014, which is 35lbs away. I think that is doable! I kept track of all my fills for so long but forgot to write down the last time I was there but it was definitely early 2013. I’ve actually been really tight lately, pretty sure it’s due to the cold I’ve had. Whenever I’m sick it affects my restriction for some reason. Regardless I’ve been eating things that slide through, once I change that bad habit I’ll be good to go! When were you banded? I was banded June 19, 2009 when I was 22 yrs old. I just turned 27! =)
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    Lady Lap Band got a reaction from lisacaron in Confession: I fell off the wagon 4 1/2 yrs post op!   
    It really can happen to anyone. People who don’t understand Lap Band think it’s a quick fix and the easy way out but it’s really not. The moment I got too busy to make my health the priority, I gained a bunch of weight back. I’d really like to hit my goal of 138lbs (which I never made it to) in the year 2014, which is 35lbs away. I think that is doable! I kept track of all my fills for so long but forgot to write down the last time I was there but it was definitely early 2013. I’ve actually been really tight lately, pretty sure it’s due to the cold I’ve had. Whenever I’m sick it affects my restriction for some reason. Regardless I’ve been eating things that slide through, once I change that bad habit I’ll be good to go! When were you banded? I was banded June 19, 2009 when I was 22 yrs old. I just turned 27! =)
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    Lady Lap Band got a reaction from arose in Confession: I fell off the wagon 4 1/2 yrs post op!   
    Hey All,
    I had my surgery 4 ½ years ago and as of July/Aug. 2012 was down 103lbs! However right after that time I had a lot of stresses added to my life and COMPLETELY fell off track and right now am up 24lbs!
    Hoping to find some others out there with a similar situation whom I can commiserate with and perhaps work with to encourage each other to get back on track! =)
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    Lady Lap Band reacted to cheryl2586 in Confession: I fell off the wagon 4 1/2 yrs post op!   
    Believe me the stress of this year alone was enough to make me lose my mind but today is a new day. You can pick yourself up, brush yourself off and move on back down where you were.
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    Lady Lap Band reacted to SandyM in Confession: I fell off the wagon 4 1/2 yrs post op!   
    Well, I haven't fallen off the wagon, but I do understand that it can happen to anyone. Important thing is you've decided to get back up and get back on track. You can do it and this board, as you already know is a good motivator. I have somewhere around the same amount of weight that you do to lose and I'd be glad to be in your stands. I know how hard it is to fight the junk food devil. But you got this. Have you had your restriction checked by your surgeon?
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    Lady Lap Band reacted to Bandista in Confession: I fell off the wagon 4 1/2 yrs post op!   
    Hi Breanne and Jennifer -- we are all picking ourselves up wherever we are -- don't worry about the past because you're catching this now. So happy you're here! Bye bye sliders, hello slimness.
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    Lady Lap Band reacted to christine1182 in Confession: I fell off the wagon 4 1/2 yrs post op!   
    I know how you feel...I was so embarrassed when I finally got up the courage to go back to the lap band dr. But I am so glad I did and it was the best decision I made, because now I am back to track and losing. I finally had to say no to candy, cake, and ice cream for now.
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    Lady Lap Band reacted to 2babutterfly in Confession: I fell off the wagon 4 1/2 yrs post op!   
    I have fallen off with you! Banded in 2008. Went from 314-170. This morning I weighed in 206!! I'm so ready to get going again. It's been so long since I've had the battle of eating going on inside my head. And I don't like it! Those old feelings of being embarrassed of how my clothes fit, not wanting to go to my reg doc because I don't want to weigh....I know what needs to be done..so lets get back on that wagon and do it!
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    Lady Lap Band got a reaction from lisacaron in Confession: I fell off the wagon 4 1/2 yrs post op!   
    It really can happen to anyone. People who don’t understand Lap Band think it’s a quick fix and the easy way out but it’s really not. The moment I got too busy to make my health the priority, I gained a bunch of weight back. I’d really like to hit my goal of 138lbs (which I never made it to) in the year 2014, which is 35lbs away. I think that is doable! I kept track of all my fills for so long but forgot to write down the last time I was there but it was definitely early 2013. I’ve actually been really tight lately, pretty sure it’s due to the cold I’ve had. Whenever I’m sick it affects my restriction for some reason. Regardless I’ve been eating things that slide through, once I change that bad habit I’ll be good to go! When were you banded? I was banded June 19, 2009 when I was 22 yrs old. I just turned 27! =)
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    Lady Lap Band reacted to Creekwood in Please, I need your support! =)   
    Just voted again! Hopefully getting this back into recent topics will get you more votes too!
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    Lady Lap Band got a reaction from mamasass in The waiting game   
    The waiting game is hard! I started the whole process in Dec, 2008 and was not banded until June 2009! 6 months sounds like a long time but it will fly! Good Luck!
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    Lady Lap Band reacted to JACKIEO85 in Please, I need your support! =)   
    3 Votes from me.. GOOD LUCK ~~~~~~~~
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    Lady Lap Band got a reaction from Drizzle in fustrated not losing help   
    Definetly time for a fill! Take it from me I just gained some weight back bc I didn't have enough in there, get yourself a fill and keep up those good habits that have gotten you to where you are already!!
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    Lady Lap Band got a reaction from mrsto in I did what!!??   
    Congrats on being newly banded!!! I love banded life as well........dont let yourself get so busy like me that you forget about taking care of yourself! =)
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    Lady Lap Band got a reaction from catfish87 in Please, I need your support! =)   
    Hey all!!

    My name is Breanne, I was banded in 2009 and have been on lapbandtalk since I 2008. I am happy to have found an off topic area because I really need some help from my fellow bandsters and didn’t want to post this in an inappropriate thread.

    I’ve been singing since I was 10 years old but when I got up to 252lbs I gave it up entirely because of my low self esteem. In 2011 after being banded for 2 years I started singing again because I started to believe in myself and I regained some confidence!

    I’m in a song writing competition right now, and I’m hoping you won’t mind me asking if you’d consider voting for me? My whole name is Breanne Primeau and the song is called “Take the First Step” and the lyrics are very symbolic of my weight loss journey. Here is the link to vote http://openmicus.competitionalley.com/vote

    You can vote once for every email address you have! Thank you so so so much for all your support on my journey, you all rock! =)


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    Lady Lap Band got a reaction from mrsto in I did what!!??   
    I hear ya! I really forgot the band was helping me so much so I thought "i wont go back for another fill, I will try this on my own" and well you can see how that turned out haha
    I made a promise to myself that gaining about 20lbs back was as far as I was going backwards...............ahhhhhh here we go!
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    Lady Lap Band got a reaction from TheCurvyMermaid in From very little restriction to too tight   
    oh yes for sure! fills are so finicky. personally I've had too many experiences like yours and now I wont get more than .1cc put in at a time to be on the safe side. I'd rather go back ever two weeks and have .1 put in than .5 and have to rush to the ER after hours.....good luck!
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    Lady Lap Band reacted to DetChatt in fustrated not losing help   
    Get used to the word plateau, because this will be the first of many. Just push through it by maybe cutting back a few calories and adding in some extra exercise. I think the body takes a little mini break from all the weight loss now and then. It's perfectly normal. As long as you don't gain in the interim.
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    Lady Lap Band reacted to mrsto in I did what!!??   
    YES - you can reel this in quickly, before 19 pounds turns into 90 pounds
    Before my surgery, I told my doctor that maybe I'd have the band removed. once I'd lost all my weight. He told me that most start to gain under those circumstances. JUST like you said, we get used to banded life, and don't really realize how much a part of us it becomes. Out comes the band, and out comes the food beast within - AACK!!!
    All I can say is, catch this while you can. We all know how quickly we can gain all of our weight back, once we let go of the reins

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