Libbyjane1976
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Congrats! That is an awesome feeling!
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Success story 230 pounds lost - 4 years + skin reduction
Libbyjane1976 replied to GreggCas's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Wow! You look amazing! Congratulations to you! -
Omg! it's really happenin'!!!
Libbyjane1976 replied to ThinSIstaSoon's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Congratulations on changing your life!!! Good luck tomorrow. -
I am 120 lbs down and still have 55 lbs to go until I reach my goal. I still see myself as fat. Even though this is the thinnest since I've been 17 years old!!! Its hard letting go of your hang ups about your old self. On one hand I'm a little more outgoing and have more confidence but on the other hand I still hold myself back. I know that doesn't make sense but I know I have a long way to go! IDK if I will ever feel "thin".
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Bad stuck episode...Threw up violently...
Libbyjane1976 replied to zeniada's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just take it easy. My port site gets agitated too when I have an episode like that but after a little bit i'm back to normal. -
Yea being stuck like that sucks. I didn't loose any weight for a good 6 months and then all of a sudden my weight loss picked back up and I have since lost 30 lbs. Just keep doing what you are doing. Make sure you are working out, staying on track with your eating. Maybe re-evaluated what you are eating and change it up. My doctor told me "there are times you loose and there are times you shrink". I didn't pay too much attention to that but it always stuck with me and how true it is!
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The BIG secret!!
Libbyjane1976 replied to carolann0117's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Be proud of your decision to become healthy don't ever be ashamed!!! If people ever give you crap about it (I've never had anyone ever be negative about it) but I would get right back in their face and be like well this is my business and not yours and I did the right thing for me and basically you can shove your opinion up your you know what!!!! -
Regret?
Libbyjane1976 replied to Hopes of a Dream!'s topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Not 1 single regret at any time!!!! This has been the best decision I have ever made. I am a much happier person!!! -
Considering Banding
Libbyjane1976 replied to suthernqueen's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi and welcome to LBT! Just make sure this is the best journey of weight loss for you. The LB doesn't work for everybody. On January 28th I will be 2 years into my journey. I have lost 120 lbs so far and want to lose about 55 more. I do not regret one minute of my decision. I knew this journey was the right one for me. Good luck with your weight loss journey hopefully soon you will be setting your surgery date!!! Good luck to you. -
The band doesn't work for everybody just like the GB doesn't work for everybody. Don't ever give up on your weight loss journey and I hope you find out what works for you!!! Good luck!!!!!!
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Fat Acceptance/Body Acceptance after Banding
Libbyjane1976 replied to hhalphen's topic in The Gals' Room
You are definitely right on that one. I've lost 120 lbs but I have not lost it evenly. I am skin and bones in my face and chest and shoulders but I have fat thighs and butt and calves. I am very self conscious about this. So while I am letting go of some of my old body issues, I am developing new ones. -
That is so awesome! Congrats to you!!!!!!
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Will I ever be able to indulge?
Libbyjane1976 replied to wannabathinmom's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I eat regular food all the time and unfortunately crackers and chips go down real good. The only food you may have a problem eating is bread but you realize it really isn't the end of the world because you learn to be satisfied eating small portions. -
Alaska how awesome!!!! Talk to your doc and maybe unfill you a cc or 2. not all the way, just a cc or 2 so that you can enjoy your trip a little more without over doing it! I'm going to Disney in August and am thinking of having 1 cc removed.
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We are all in denial about our weight. I was over 300 lbs and I was in denial about the way I looked. I"m glad I pushed forward and got my LB because now I am so much healther and have 55 lbs to get to my goal weight. You will look back at old pics and be like I can't believe I let myself get that big.
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I can't eat much for breakfast because i'm so tight in the mornings. When I'm working I have carnation instant breakfast. If I have an actually breakfast I can maybe have 2 pieces of bacon and 1 scrambled egg and I have to eat it very slowly and that's after I've been up for a couple of hours.
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Yes people notice your eating restrictions. Not so much the drinking but definitely the eating but eventually you get over it. I had a date Friday night and it was our 1st date and I told him right from the get go don't mind me but i'm only gonna eat so much of this meal and it's because of my lapband not because i'm being a "first date picky eater". lol. We had a chuckle and had a good time. Other times I watch the waiters/waitresses in amusement when they see how much I eat and trip over themselves to make sure everything was okay with the food. Be proud of your band don't be ashamed of it!!!!!
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Women: Band tighter during period??
Libbyjane1976 replied to TeganRheana's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Nope. You will notice a difference in your band on humid days as well!!!! I just sit there and say I love my band I love my band I love my band. lol -
Hi Katie!!! Just get rid of all the junk in your house-either give it away to relatives to bring it into work and leave it out to share. Start working out slowly maybe walking the treadmill since you jacked up your back. Make sure to do it lightly so that you don't injure yourself further. Then make sure to stock your fridge with healthy fruits and vegetables. Good luck!!!
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Hey Carrie!!! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you. I'm still doing good. Gained 2 lbs but what the hay it's the holidays so i'm going to enjoy them. After the 1st I will get back on the health bandwagon again. Me and my boyfriend broke up last month. I'm doing good though. I'm moving on. Losing weight sure does boost the confidence in the romance department!!! ttyl.
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There isn't room for pride when you are trying to loose weight unless of course when it's to gloat when you get to your goal weight. Swallow the pride admit you need help and get a fill ASAP!!!! Then the next time you go to the doctor you can be proud you lost weight instead of gained!!!! Good luck!!!!
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Carrie carrie carrie how ya doing????? How's life in IL? I'm doing great. I'm at my sweet spot i'm under 200 lbs for the first time since I was 18 life is great!!!!!
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I constantly dye my hair (the permanent stuff) and have had absolutely no problemos!!!!
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Numbing medication with fills
Libbyjane1976 replied to jessicakolman's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
The fill needle seriously doesn't hurt. I don't even feel a poke. -
Hey! I see you are from Holly. I'm not too far from you (I grew up in Lake Orion). Recently banded huh? Congrats to you!!! I will be 2 years out come January 28th. It was the best decision I ever made. As your band gets tighter you won't be able to eat as much just make sure what you are eating matters. It's going to be a hard journey. If there's any questions you have feel free to msg me