Lap Band Gal

Awesome post! Thanks for the update

Yes. Southern Oregon bariatric center has support groups in Medford and grants pass. I go to the band specific group in Medford.

Hello!??!

Check out my blog post today showing how even though I weighed the same a year ago, I have changed my shape (smaller!) due to all the toning and resistance training I've done. The comparison pic is here: http://lapbandgalsjourney.blogspot.com/2012/03/i-enjoy-sharing-sweaty-shoes-with.html

FAGE brand 2% plain. 150 calories, 20 grams protein per serving. You can mix in some splenda and/or any of the Torani sugar free syrups. YUM!

AWESOME job Allison!

Check this post out: http://lapbandgalsjourney.blogspot.com/2012/03/how-do-i-know-when-i-need-adjustment-to.html It's all about the hunger control for me

AWESOME!!!

I LOVE ZUMBA!!! You will to. Just go. You won't regret it

I originally chose RNY and went as a pre-op to my surgeon's support groups for the RNY'ers. By listening to the RNY patients and their lifestyles and what it was like for them day-to-day to live with RNY, this made me switch to the band. I've never regretted the decision. Have you been to any band or RNY support groups? I highly recommend it.

Yum, sounds good to me. ditto what shauna said: You will be able to eat at Olive Garden again. The band never stops me from making bad food choices. Enjoy your party

I'm so sorry to hear of this. Hang in there and get well Hugs

I would have loved that manual when I was pre-op (and the first year post-op) - thanks for sharing

I'm giving away some awesome workout tops over on my blog. Check it out! http://lapbandgalsjourney.blogspot.com/2012/03/fantabulous-ruffles-with-love-giveaway.html

I'm 2+ yrs post op and think about my band every day.

Looking GREAT!

Amen Violet! Well said.

If possible, attend the support groups associated with each surgery to learn more. Listen to the patients and hear what it's like for their day to day lives. This is what I did and this made me choose the band, not RNY.

I fly all the time internationally and domestic and I notice NOTHING different when I fly with my band. However, the mental stress that comes from travel, may cause one's restriction to increase. Have a great flight!

Ccorea: are you physically hungry? Or is it "head hunger"? What band do you have?

Ccorrea: are you writing down what you eat (limit to 1200 calories or less and at least 60 grams of proteins) each day? Are you exercising? What is your accountability? Are you recording weekly weigh-ins. I did all of the above to lose 115 lbs in 14 months. Let me know if you need any exercise ideas or food tips. Please check in and let us know how you're doing

Hi! Yes, I'm on FB as a page that you can "like". Checkout my blog below and there is a link to my face book page from my blog. You can find me on FB as "lap band gal".

I told and tell everyone who will listen to me. It is my accountability. Wanna feel my port? LOL But seriously, it is a very personal decision and you should tell or not tell based on YOU.

Good to hear from you guys

Congrats! That's a lot of hard work...and totally worth it