Lap Band Gal

AMAZING WORK!

Congratulations on all your successes!

about 1200 when I was losing. about 1400 in maintenance.

I use a digital scale...even now at 2.4 years post op

I still love food. But in a different way. I really look for high quality/taste now. Where before it was quantity not quality.

At 6 months post op I had lost 67 lbs

Yes, this happens to me. Especially when I eat too much. My port area I think rubs against my stomach when it is so full. But laying on my left side makes it feel better.

Hi Everyone! How are you doing?

Thanks! I get a lot of accountability from my blog. Seeing everyone's before and after pics are GREAT! :-)

Awesome! You are an inspiration!

I'm about 2.5 yrs banded...so not quite 3 yrs yet...i will lurk on this thread

I do classes at a local community center. I love jazzercise!

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. @LadyBug: I think the most important thing that I did for myself to be successful was to find my accountability. For me, that is my weekly weigh-ins that I post on Fridays on my blogs. My favorite brand of Protein shake is

Hi Everyone! Just thought that I would stop by and introduce myself. I've been banded for over 2 years and at goal for about 15 months. Who else is in this forum?

Yep, it works, thanks!

I think that this would drive traffic from my blog to this site. Does such a "button" exist? Thanks

YAY!!!!!! I love it

Not sure where that "4 hour" rule came from. I've never heard of it. I just flew to London (11 hour flight each way) and noticed no difference in my restriction and ability to eat foods.

Interesting thought/post I'm someone who has experienced the "results not typical" success with my band. I often feel like the odd one out.

I'm BACK! From vacation that is. London was GREAT! How's everyone doing? To answer your question: I'm 33 years old.

Awesome! Can't wait to download the iphone app!!

Amen B-52!

Great to hear that there are others out there

Wow! So many questions...here goes... InsaneJane & Maddie: it's not about will power with the band. When I was in my losing phase and early in my journey with the band, I would always want to and be able to eat more than my recommended amount of food. That's why I would use my food scale or measuring cup to ensure I only sat down to eat an appropriate amount of food. Have you been using these tools? Sooverit: I would definitely stay in touch with your surgeon on that burping issue. Are you eating too fast? Another cause of gas for me is too many sugar-free foods (those sugar free Calcium chews, crystal lights, sugar free syrups, etc). Do you eat those? Lanae: I usually chose high Protein, low calorie foods in my losing phase. Examples: shredded chicken, string cheese, Beans, tuna salad, egg salad, etc. Congrats on your upcoming surgery! Jenna: Thanks! Hang in there Sounds like you are on your way