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Wow! what a journey for you...I gotta hear more about this one...Congrats on making the steps to re-control your life...You are a legend. Welcome :girl_hug: becky

Welcome Alynmez I have also had my band in for over year...and it has been a slow progress for me but way worth it...I wouldn't have it any other way...Finding LBT has been a big part of my success to date there are wonderful people here that always have an encouraging word to say and that goes a long way in keeping me motivated to stick with the program. I look forward to hearing more about your progress... :girl_hug: becky

Welcome Sami Gosh, I think we have ALL been there! but for me I just battled through and I have never regretted the decision I made to have lapband surgery...it has been challenging at times...working through my own mind barriers has been the hardest thing. but slowly but surely I am breaking through. This is a great place for info, advise even just a supportive clap or pat on the back so you have come to the right place...I am looking forward to keeping updated on your progress...so dont be a stranger now! you are 'home' here. :girl_hug: becky

Welcome Amanda Congrats! Welcome to the beginning of your new life. I am looking forward to catching up with you and hearing all about it. :girl_hug: becky

Welcome to LBT jhlcomp. I had my surgery 17months ago and I don't regret it...it has been hard at times sticking to the program...I just love food too much me thinks...but it is still working for me...slowly but surely...and I wouldn't have it any other way...Best wishes on your investigations. Keep us posted! :girl_hug: becky

Welcome steph...best wishes on your dr's visit tomorrow...and we look forward to hearing of your progress. You have taken a very positive step to the beginning of the rest of your fat free life.Congrats :girl_hug: becky

Welcome to LBT trackster76...When I joined up I found heaps of info at my fingertips on this site...and anything I didn't find I just posted and there was always someone around to point me on the right direction. This is a fantastic community it has certainly helped me through good times and bad so I am pleased that you have found us. I am sure you will be very comfortable and at home here with any questions you might have. :girl_hug: becky

Welcome to LBT maryH you have come to the right place...we are a very supportive community and will be there right through every stage of this journey for you...It is fantastic that you have great support from your husband...between him and us we will keep you motivated and excited about the new life ahead of you. :girl_hug: becky

hi guys...ok...I know it has been too long...after my computer crash and being without a computer for 4 weeks in january the truth is I guess I have been avoiding this site in away...my weightloss stagnated for so long and I could see everyone else doing so good that I lost my nerve and felt like a failure... the good news is that I am slowly but surely getting back on track...I have lost 8lbs over the past 2 months...which I am really happy about. I had put on some over christmas so that was a bit disgruntling. but I am expecting bigger and better or should I say smaller and slimmer things over the next few months... I have upped my walking regine I walk for 1hr 3-4 days a week and I have even started attempting steep hills...which has been great for toning my legs and butt... YAY!!! Flabulicious here I come...any how...I will be around from now on...I promise! I have missed you guys this is the only place I can come where I feel that everybody understand what I am going through. My face is loosing weight and is looking great so I thought I would post it here along side a 'BEFORE' pic so that you can see the difference...hehehe all nice comments about me will be well received...:girl_hug: Hey I never said I was humble! hahaha... Any how guys you shall see me around from now on...I hope to hear from y'all soon. hugs and kisses :girl_hug: :kiss2: Becky

Ha Ha Hi guys thanks so much for wondering where I am!!! It is soooo nice to know I am missed. I haven't been able to come on line due to my computer breaking down... My darling 1yr old daughter accidentally poured a cup of Water over my laptop keyboard some time ago and over christmas/new year it decided to give up the ghost and stop working!!!! I have been waiting for my accidental insurance to cough up a new computer which they have as of a few days ago so now I am going through weeks and weeks of emails that I haven't been able to receive until now. i am a self confessed computer/internet addict (cant go a day without my computer!) so the past few weeks away from y'all have been really fustrating GRRRR. But I am back now and once I catch up on all my emails I will start going over all the fabulous posts I have missed out on so you will see me back here soon! But thanks guys so much it is so nice to know that I am missed. I also received a few emails from other members after reading this thread telling me I was missed so this thread was a really nice thing to do. Y'all have made me feel really special! Update on me! well there is no update really I have been having a really bad few months and haven't lost a thing since november :cry ....Totally my own fault....Eating far too much....Not exercising....Making bad food choices! But I am back into my routine now so hopefully it will start reflecting on the scales soon so that I can amend in my specs. Hope to hear from you soon. Email me if you like...I love to receive emails! Big hugs :kiss2: becky

hahaha! now you have just touched a sore spot...na only joking! The truth is that over this christmas period and for the last few weeks I have gone up and then down again...to my dismay I am still sitting at 250lbs...Grrrrrr! better days to come I hope. becky

If lapband surgery was for the super rich I sure wouldn't have had it!! It does help of course to have insurance...I could never have afforded it otherwise. As to having it out...this baby and me are friends for life. I wouln't trust myself to do something so extreme as to remove it...thats just asking for trouble...I suspect the pounds would start creeping up again in no time at all. Welcome to lapband talk best wishes in your research and life changing decision. Keep us posted we are always her for support, encouragement, advise or if you just want to vent! becky

Welcome! As awful as it might sound...try going for some walks! It really helped my excruciating gas pains...I couldn't breath deeply at first caus it hurt so much but as I went for walks it got better and better and I was able to breath deeper and deeper. Best wishes and keep us posted. becky

Welcome Tony! Sugarplum is a very good friend indeed to entice you here...sounds like you have come to the right place. Best wishes on your decision... becky

Ginger Welcome and best luck with your decision making. becky

Hi ya katie...I had my lapband over a year ago now and I have as much a head full of hair as I always did. Think positive, chances are you will be a lucky one too. Keep us posted becky

Fantastic advise Laurend! I concur! sdipiazza stay strong and battle through! Here's hoping all gets sorted out for you and soon! becky

Whooo hoooo Congrats on your weightloss so far and welcome to lapbandtalk. keep us posted. becky

Jina Welcome to lapbandtalk. Best wishes on your tentative surgery plans...here's hoping all comes through for you without a hitch. keep us posted on yours and your daughters progress... becky

Welcome Drew I cant see my port but can feel it if I push into my tummy a little. So for some of us the 'port sticking out' is not an issue. Best wishes on your decision making becky

Waaahooo! Judyaz you are on your way. not long to go now! best wishes on your surgery! keep us posted. becky

Welcome Cheri52 Great to see you here. Best wishes and keep us posted. becky

hey ya lachbail...soon we will all be marvelling at your before and after pics...keep us posted and welcome to lapbandtalk! becky

Welcome to this band of crazy bandsters! I hope all is going well post-op keep us posted. becky

Hey ya hump Best wishes on your plans. and welcome to lbt sure glad you found us! becky