pier13

That is definitely some awesome news! Congrats! That is what I am hoping for when I get sleeved.

that is very encouraging to hear. Thank you for your responses!!

thank you for your response and glad to hear your off you meds

:confused:I have a question for anyone with type 2 diabetes and the lap band.... Since being banded and losing weight have you been able to control your blood sugars with diet & exercise alone and no more oral medications?? I heard that gastic bypass can resolve diabetes in a high percentage of patients because of the mechanical changes made in the anatomy causing hormonal changes in the stomach. I was just wondering if you can get the same result with the lap band. Thank you

I am looking forward to: 1. much better health 2. having energy to keep up with my little ones 3. dancing again 4. NOT avoiding going to certain places or events anymore because of my size 5. feeling beautiful again 6. enjoy going clothes shopping again 7. interacting with other people again (I have become such a hermit) 8. to be able to walk a good distance without getting winded 9. feeling good about me 10.enjoying life again

I have not benn banded yet and do not know the answer, but it is something that has crossed my mind. I have 2 toddlers who are always climbing on me...they love my jelly belly,lol!!! Can that hurt the placement of the port?? or if there was an accident and you banged your stomach???

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!! :clap2:

cherg, Hi, I have not been banded yet so I cant offer any advice on the fills. I do agree with the other comments that you need to take care of yourself. I would suggest talking to your surgeon as well. I think talking to someone could help you through this. I have gone to a couple of OA (Overeaters Anonymous) meetings and have meet a few women who have under gone surgery also, but found old habits remained an issue for them and meetings and support within the program was helping them through it. Maybe looking into a local OA meeting might be beneficial to you? I wish you the best, take care of yourself! pier13

Life is what we make it. Whether or not there is an actual influence in our choices or the outcome in our lives by God, who knows? But I guess the day will come for all of us to find out when it is our time to leave this plane for another, if there is another. Some people believe in God, some people believe there is no God. Who are any of us to argue with what the next person believes in? Is it good to believe in something greater than ourselves, I think so. Is there life after death, I do believe there is, and really hope I am right since my mom is there and I hold onto the belief we will see each other again. Whether or not I am right is irrelevant. It personally gives me comfort and that is what matters "for me". If you feel comfort with your belief in the lord, no matter how you see him or what you call him. Or if you feel comfort not believing there is a God, so be it. which ever you believe and is good for you, will see you through all of your obstacles and accomplishments in life and that is relevant. I think the real meaning behind the original post was a distaste for hate and anger and how it was being expressed (I missed whatever happened prior), but I have to agree. Because both hate and anger are wasteful and will rob us from joy that we deserve to feel. Since we are all on this lap-band board forum, I think we can all agree we have been robbed of joy for much too long due to our struggles with weight. Lets not waste anymore time with negativity and get on with all of your succsess stories, I know they bring me hope and bring me closer to my dicision to get banded. I also just wanted to share a quote with you all that I try very hard to live by, so here it goes: "Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it."

sorry photonut! Typo.

thanks photohut. that was helpful.

LapBandit.... your comment about the pain from having herniated disks and trying to exercise is the absolute truth. I am at a point were I just cant exercise and this is not a good place to be. Between severe asthma and my back it's horrible. I feel so much better knowing that there is hope for me yet and that it is possible to lose a lot of weight with the lap band. My body has been screaming at me with aches and pains for far to long now. I really want to start living again, just to be and feel healthy is my ultimate goal. thanks and best of luck to you all with your weightloss journey's :-)

I have been thinking about the lap-band for years. Lately I feel confused as to the lap band or gastric bypass. I too am a big gun!!! At 5'4 and 314lbs. I have a list of medical issues due to my weight as well. The biggest problem is my back, I had surgery on it almost 2 years ago. I NEED to get the weight off my body BIG TIME!!! I was wondering if you think the lap band is a wise choice for someone my weight and is it realistic to think I could lose 150lbs with the lap band? looking forward to hearing your responses, thanks.

I have not been banded but, I was wondering what is pbing???

I know how you feel. I cancelled my 1st appointment for the lap-band a couple weeks ago. I did start going to OA meeting, where I have met several people who have had huge wieghtloss success without surgery. That gives me hope! I have not shut the door on the lap-band, I just really need to give healthy eating and exercise an honest effort. I have many bad habits to break and new habits to learn when it comes to my relationship with food. I think OA will be very helpful whether I decide to reschedule surgery or not. There are people at these meetings who have had WLS but still needed more to reach there goals and the meetings are giving them that. Good luck to you in what ever you choose, I wish you the best!!