BayougirlMrsS

I have a friend that is thinking of doing this..... My question: Why do this and not one of the other WLS? From what i read the first few week are hellish... lots of nausea and throwing up... and you have to get it taken out in 6 months no matter what. And the cost, from what i read, is like 5000-7000 out of pocket... is this true? She needs to lose a good 75-80lbs. to be at a health weight... I wrote to the person that lost the 77lbs and asked him how things was going since they removed the balloon...? He never replied.... That's another question, are people regain what they lost after it's removed?

this truly is terrible and i like Dub feel horrible that her children will have to live with out their mother and the knowledge of how she died. I did see that on the news last night.... geezzz What would possess a person to do such a thing. Background checks... this is where having friends on the force comes in handy. If you have a cop friend... ask them to do a quick peek.. Those sites on line claim to know... but they don't know everything. And like some one else said.. most people that are wrong doers... know how to hide it. I would say that until you really know the person and they have met your friends and family.... Let them know.... Hey Mom/sister/dad/friend.... tonight im going out with... XXX smith his cell number is XXX-XXX-XXXX... He drives a XXXX car/truck... Lic #.....We are going to XXX. I should be home or check in by 11pm. if you don't hear from me... call me.. if i don't answer... call the police. I know it's over kill, but in this day, you have to protect yourself and your dependents. I would also tell that person.... Look, it's not that i don't trust you, but i have responsibilities. And because of this i have let my friends and family know all the above information. He will either be impressed that you have protected yourself so well.... or leave. If he was up to no good... he will prob leave....

@@Cape Crooner When people ask.... How are you losing the weight? What are you telling them now?

@Dkdebose.... excellent question....

going into year 7 with the band. Maintaining an 87lbs lose.... would i love to be at 135.... Yes, but this is where my body wants to be right now. this was my first two years after LB... and the other was taken Saturday.

Patricia.... I hope you don't take this wrong... But, you should stop saying... I only lost 13lbs... Girl you lost 13lbs. in one month... that is amazing. Think how long that would have taken you doing any other diet.... Your doing great. I remember when i said that... Many years ago, and was depressed when i saw everyone else losing fast and i wasn't... then a friend gave them the same advice to stop saying the word... ONLY.... Now im glad for the slow loss... my skin was able to go back better and as a result i only had to have a tt. My advice to you, not that you asked.... But, start hitting the gym if you haven't already. I started with Zumba... and progressed from there. Remember we all gained weight differently and we all lose differently..... but the main focus is you and your WL journey... I have this quote on my mirror in my bathroom because i was always comparing my self to others. There will always be someone prettier and thinner.. But there will always be someone less attractive and largger.... Envy is the Thief of Happiness....

@dashofsunshine......... Holy snikies....you look amazing...

@@Elode Im so happy that things went well... i know they would. you look Amazing my girl....

my friend just had her band removed and she smokes weed everyday. when her dr. asked if she did any narcs... she told him about the weed. He told her to not smoke for a few days but tell your dr. it's for your own safety.

@@crazyj Plus they fit you to the one you will need.... If you buy from internet, it may not be the one you need. And they cost about the same. I agree with the others.... that compression garment is soooooo important. Do yourself a favor and buy the dr.'s one.

@5.0junkie I know which one i want to be..... hehe

@@Elode Holy balls...you look great. I knew i it knew it i knew it...... told you the bruising makes it look worse... Damn good job... What did the dr. say?

@@KAATNS your not the first to say that...... wink wink lol

i know how you feel.... i was scared to death too.... i cancelled the boobs because they said.... Oh my god it's horrible... but like you... my c-sections were worse.

@@Elode geezzz you see.... you were so well prepared. Never heard of that. when this is over you need to write down everything you did and how you prepared....(I wasn't prepared worth a crap)...People need to know this... Amazing

@@KAATNS awww... Sweet heart ... i missed you so much. De-throned.. Never i was keeping it warm for you.

@@Elode Im Super excited for you..... Be prepared for some discoloration... bruising... and such. trust it all goes away doll. I knew you would do great....can't wait to see your pic.

@@KindaFamiliar Well i text mess her yesterday and today.... Drops mike and exits stage.... Bam....... LMAO

i have two guns.... a Keltec 9mm and a Glock .380. I want a Glock 43 9mm. all woman would take a self defense class. I loved it... but not as much as carrying my gun.

@@OKCPirate My oldest son was held up while working at a Auto Zone when he was in collage. And my youngest was held hostage a few years ago... And i realized this world is going to Hell in a hand basket. So i got my first gun, took a concealed carry class and got my permit. Bought my second gun. Joined a Old Female Gun group called The Well Armed Woman (go look it up). We meet once a month and learn about gun safety and technique.. I love being there and having the freedom to ask what ever question i want with out worrying if i will sound stupid. So, I never feel afraid anymore.... Plus im an amazing shot...

@@AuburnDarling Don't want to get into a big debate with anyone about the band... I have had mine since 2009. I love my band and she loves me back. I'm in it for the long haul. Having the band doesn't stop me from living my life. And I know of many people who have had there band removed and kept the weight off. So, it is doable...but its not the norm. A lot get it removed because they went in thinking that the band is a "sure thing" and when they failed to following the rules and make life changes.. they blamed the band. After all surely it couldn't have been them (sarcasum) But like any other WLS weight gain is a possibility. I know plenty that has Sleeve & GB that gained the weight back. It's all about what you put in it and what you want to get out of it I watch everything i eat, but mostly how i eat. Does the band help keep me in check, sure it does, but so did every other diet....till i stopped.... WW has points, Jenny has pre packed meals, Atkins had counting carbs... ETC... I made the choice to have it done and to take responsibility for what i would have to do to make it work. I exercised 5-6 days a week and walked everyday. I still walk everyday. I just don't go to a gym, but thats a diff. story. Ask yourself... on my previous diets, did i lose the weight and keep it off for a long period of time? Was the weight loss short lived? What did i do to lose the weight and gain it back? Did I make life choices in what and how i eat? did i exercise? Do you have a good support system? Why are you wanting to lose weight? Is it for you? family? significant other? Am i wanting to lose it to help a relationship? Am i prepared to lose friends & others? You should sit down and think of these things. things that change: You, in every aspect. Your weight, frame of mind, confidence, energy, the way you look at life and how life looks back at you. Your family & friends... some will support you and some won't. Being your biggest cheerleader.... because if you are waiting on other to give out all the At-a-girl you will need... you will be disappointed. Of course you can get it removed.... though i don't see why anyone would want to unless it's medically needed. It's like saying... Im only going to get this pacemaker put in till my heart does what it's supposed too... Im only getting this stint put in till i learn to eat right, stop smoking, exercise.... See the point. Im going to keep mind as long as i possibly can... and if something should happen, ill cross that bridge when or if it happens. seek out a good addiction therapist... weight loss is mostly in the head.... after all you can lose the weight.. the problem we all had was keeping it off..... Good luck in what ever your choose too do.

It's definitely a battle even with the Band... or any other WLS. I spoke with my friend Jenny yesterday. She had the GB done back in 1999-2000.... and got pretty thin... she told me that she has put on about 50lbs. I saw on her FB that she had, but who am i to judge. I mean she is no where near what she was... but i do understand her battle. my 20lbs came back when my husband lost his job. He worked 7&7 and it was wonderful. when he was gone i could go to the gym, not eat supper... less stress dealing with his issues. But now he is home EVERY FREAKING NIGHT.... and i hate it. He cancelled the gym because he said i was skinny enough. we started eating out more and when i didn't want to eat supper he would pitch a fit till i gave in and ate something... at 8-9pm at night...ughhhh... Then in Aug i couldn't fit my fav jeans and i was like.... OH hell no.... so i started walking and changed my eating habit to what i knew worked for me... and i lost them with in a month or two. a 5 year old... i don't envy that... my boys are grown and i have two grandkids... Logan is 10 and Elizabeth is 8. My son and DIL are both RN and work the same shift at night... so i get them every other week. I pick them up after school, bring them home, homework, supper, baths... bed... Then we get up, i dress them for school, bring them here to work with me and their mom or dad picks them up and brings them to school. I do get a taste of it.. for sure. Monday night is religion, tuesday is dance... soccer practice and cub scouts... All this is stressful... You know what works for you hon... you just have to do it.... do it for you and your child.... don't do it for anyone else, you will always be disappointed.

i know i thought so too.... but nope... went the other way instead. Im sorry for you too

@@KindaFamiliar the flatter kitty was a added bonus i was not expecting.... I lost weight... Kitty lost weight... Win Win.... lol @@kranky813 I was going to do a reduction when i had my TT, but got talked out of it. Now im happy i kept them. I have been lucky as my 34H's still point in the proper direction. lol @@Elode Remember darling.... you are as prepared as anyone i know. You will Rock this girl.... Just remember to take it slow.... Ill send up a special prayer to the PS gods to keep your doctors hands true and steady...

Raising hand screammmming.... oh oh oh.. Me me me..... Except it's my husband of 25 years. in fact Friday when we had a "talk" he actually told me that he loved me more when i was fat. So i told him i loved him more when he f**ked me more than twice in 8 months.....(sorry, but that's what was said) I sugar coat nothing. I have said this to many people here and friends.... WLS changes people, not just physically, but how we view ourselves and how others view us. We see ourselves accomplishing things we never thought we would/could have... for one, losing weight, actually liking to go the the gym, being around other people, living life.... Others see us as being selfish..... conceded, self absorbed... Only because it's not all about them anymore... its about us and what we are doing to make ourselves feel better. I know some people here are going to say.... i haven't changed, my spouse loved me before and loves me now.... well goody goody gumdrop for you..... now get your head out the sand and be honest... WE ALL change in one way or the other.... whether it's physically or mentally.... WE ALL change. Your husband is upset because you are doing what you need to do to get your life back on the right track. He prob. see you losing weight and gaining confidence and along with that comes the attention from others... He is afraid of losing you... be careful with him... don't let him do to you what mine did to me.... control...control... control.... Mine cancelled the gym membership because he said i was "skinny enough". What he can't handle is his insecurities.... and it told him Friday.. I'm never going back to where i was... Never .... Just to sooth his ego.