Dreamalways07

I have heard the more weight you loose the more noticeable it is, loosing another 40 pounds may make the port more noticeable. I have lost over 100 pounds and you can't see mine its buried in there lol

I am on my 4th fill and True Results charges my insurance $690 per fill and 250 pit of pocket for me. This is just to expensive and I need a fill bad. Do private doctors do fills? I am looking around, I hate to use anyone else but can't afford it here anymore.

I still am not able to burp year post op.

Had LapBand a year ago. Previous to having it I never had a period because of my weight, even on birth control to help regulate it nothing ever happened. I do not have Pcos either. This past year I have lost 100 pounds and still nothing ( I am still considered severely obese according to bmi). I have noticed though that the past 4months I have had alot of cm. No bleeding just clear slimy liquid. No stds and nope not pregnant. Is this a sign a period is coming? Anyone experienced anything like this?

When I'm at a plateau I do the pouch test or 3days of liquids to curb any smacking and sweets. And it helps.

I am almost at my year mark. Yaaay I am down 100lbs and have more energy than ever. I wanted to recap this past yr for everyone wondering. My life IS completely different. I take vitamins everyday. For example before surgery I never worked out, now I work out 4-5 times a week and I mean kicking ass in the gym. It has became very therapeutic for me. Never thought I would be sayin that lol. Not every change is huge there are a few small ones like the fact that I don't burp anymore. Weird huh? I can't even force one out I honestly don't remember ever burping post operation. I still look in the mirror and can't believe I have come so far. My mind still sees my body as xtremly heavy its nt until I see pictures that it sinks in that this is what I look like now. Some food I can not eat at all because I physically can not and others I choose to stay away from. I have not had soda in a year. Only water skim milk and Crystal lite. I do not eat bread at all I am not sure if I can or not but I know its not good for u so I just don't even try. No tuna which was my favorite it just will not go down. Ummmm surgery has changed my life for the better and I can do so much more without restriction. Walk up stairs and not be tired, get on roller coasters, ride airplane with out extensions. And these r just small things. Everyday is a new day and you will mess up I have got stuck many times choosing poor foods and I paid for it dearly but overall I feel great and happy and can't wait til I get to onderland. This is just the beginning of my journey. Good luck to everyone.

Hey D I'm curious how did u know ur port flipped? Congrats on ur success without any fills wow

No T mom no low carb diet but I counted every calorie that went in my mouth.

Annnnnnd... Keep n mind that ur body is goin through a drastic change and some weeks u will plateau, but it is not the end. Keep pushing. :)

Khouri first I would advise you to take ur time ur weight loss journey will b ur own don't b hard on urself and know that ur human and u will make miatakes. Take time to learn new foods and celebrate nsv (non scale victories) and embrace this journey. I was so hard on myself n the beginning. I'm sure u will do great girl. Just believe n urself and keep ur goal n sight.

Thanks krussel good to know I have had tons of cm so mayb its coming soon lol

Since loosing 100 pounds n 9 months I have not had a period. At my highest weight I didn't have periods either now that I'm gettin healthy my bmi is down 13 points it has never came. And nope I'm not preg. Any thoughts?

It's seems to be extremely swollen give it a few days...solid and heavy foods will probably irrate it more.

My gas was upward and kept coming out when I would talk...weird I know

Congratulations good luck your journey is just beginning

Tired sleepy nasuea...I don't know if i could stand to stay awake for an hour.

I have recently lost 40 pounds and everyone is noticing my bat wings They are huggggggge!!!!! I am thinking about having lipo for them (after I get to my goal weight). Has anyone had this surgery brachioplasty? It is basically lipo for your arms. Any input? Thanks!

Oh really? Wow!!

I wore nails the day of surgery and they didn't say anything. Piercing make up n jewelry has to come off though.

A couple of ppl have suggested I do this so here it goes. I have lost 100lbs yaaay in eight months. I honestly was at my wits end wit weightloss and thought I was stuck. Having the lapband was the best decision I ever made for myself. It has not been easy by any means and I work but butt off at the gym daily but it is worth it. For anyone that is scared of the procedure it can be done although the first few days are tough and just plain uncomfortable. Good luck to everyone on ur journey! I know mine has been worth every min pics comin soon...

U guys r so sweet...thanx

Thanx ladies

I haven't been diagnosed with pcos. I have some facial hair not much and darkening around my stomach area. I havent had a period without the help of medicine. I'm 25. I was band 4 months ago and down 60 pounds but still no period. I thought with the weight loss it would come but nope. My doc recently put me on meds to induce a period, hopefully my body will catch on soon. Has anyone had this happen or similar success story.

I WONDER THE SAME THING

My back hurt so bad after surgery. It took a good two weeks for it to go away, and alot of walking.