yellowtopaz
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Congrats! I know it feels good just knowing that you've been approved and have a date.
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Cammy,
It's quite unfortunate that you've been targeted by some very ignorant people. Those who are so clueless as to what a wonderful person you are but goverened more by what their itty bitty minds allow them to see.
I was banded 5+ months ago and it's the absolute best decision I could have ever made "just for me".
Best wishes to you as you decide the direction best for YOU.
Always remember your own self worth!
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Feeling good is the greatest reward. Looking good is lagniappe. Congratulations!
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Me and my oldest son..I look like a basketball in that jersey ;p
yellowtopaz commented on freeman25il's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
I think you look like a mom doing whatever it takes to spend some quality time with her son! -
75 lbs gone forever! This is a size 12-14 dress too. I couldnt believe it when I tried it on and it fit!
yellowtopaz commented on tmg333's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
You're glowing, from the inside out! So happy for YOU! -
Hi,
Welcome to lapbandtalk. This is a realy cool site with some very nice people. Hope you enjoy it.
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Feeling very Independent...70 pounds...Thank You Jesus
yellowtopaz commented on lovely creation's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
Love this picture! I'm so happy for you! -
Your lil girl is cute and HOT! Njoy! -
When I started this process in October 2008 I weighed 313 lbs. After numerous visits to the doctor that year and a blood pressure that needed medication(just to name a few), I knew it was time for me to do something...for me. Silly as it sounds, I did not want to turn 50 at my then current weight. I felt as if it was "now or never". My mind was finally made up and I had determination to spare. As I went about the process of meeting the criteria for approval, I couldn't rationalize WHY I let my weight get to this point. The list wasn't that long. In my case, I kept saying I was going to change and did so for a little while but soon reverted to my bad habits. We all have our reasons but the good thing is the point of taking control. Deciding to have bariatric surgery is one of the steps of taking control. I had lapband surgery on January 26th 2009. I'm now down to 248 lbs after 3 months. I've had 2 fills. My second one didn't go so well so I had to have an unfill of that portion. I'm scheduled for another fill later this month(May). The lapband is the greatest tool. It could probably be called a "power tool". :sad: If someone had told me than within 3-4 months I would have lost 57 lbs,:thumbup: I would have known they were crazy. But here I am and it's all true. Never give up. Be willing to work hard for what you want. There's hope for all of US. I've got a long way to go but I'm really happy about my progress to date.
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Dark_lovely, You've already started taking control. Best wishes! Do you have to do a pre-op diet?
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When I started this process in October 2008 I weighed 313 lbs. After numerous visits to the doctor that year and a blood pressure that needed medication(just to name a few), I knew it was time for me to do something...for me. Silly as it sounds, I did not want to turn 50 at my then current weight. I felt as if it was "now or never". My mind was finally made up and I had determination to spare. As I went about the process of meeting the criteria for approval, I couldn't rationalize WHY I let my weight get to this point. The list wasn't that long. In my case, I kept saying I was going to change and did so for a little while but soon reverted to my bad habits. We all have our reasons but the good thing is the point of taking control. Deciding to have bariatric surgery is one of the steps of taking control. I had lapband surgery on January 26th 2009. I'm now down to 248 lbs after 3 months. I've had 2 fills. My second one didn't go so well so I had to have an unfill of that portion. I'm scheduled for another fill later this month(May). The lapband is the greatest tool. It could probably be called a "power tool". :wub: If someone had told me than within 3-4 months I would have lost 57 lbs,:wink: I would have known they were crazy. But here I am and it's all true. Never give up. Be willing to work hard for what you want. There's hope for all of US. I've got a long way to go but I'm really happy about my progress to date.
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Congratulations on your approval! To get banded was the best decision ever for me.
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Have you been banded yet? I was banded late January. I'm down 57 pounds. Talk about best decisions, this was definitely one for me.
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Hi
I too will tell you that getting banded was the best thing I've ever done for me....ever. Don't doubt your decision, it'll be well worth it. You'll see.
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70 lbs Loss = size 18 :)
yellowtopaz commented on debbie_7155's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
You look soooo good! Love the news pieces! -
Hi,
Your success if inspiring. Gonna come back ever so often and read your story. It'll keep me headed in the right direction.