Jennifer Hathaway

I need to update my info here. But I just had my band removed and revised to sleeve June 25th. I see more and more band removals and less bands being placed. I hope they remove bands from the market completely. So far my sleeve is everything my band was supposed to be. And so much happier.

I asked my surgeon just before going into surgery June 25 if I would get a nice tight sleeve. He said he would get it tight just like anyone that never had a band. I can tell he got it small. I love this sleeve and so glad that band and port no longer control my life. I asked my surgeon just before going into surgery June 25 if I would get a nice tight sleeve. He said he would get it tight just like anyone that never had a band. I can tell he got it small. I love this sleeve and so glad that band and port no longer control my life.

I had my surgery may 25, 2010 and I am having the same issues.

My name is Jennifer and I had surgery may 25, 2010. I lost all my 115 pounds in the first year. Since last year I have gained 35 back. I need to get back on the Wagon.

I don't understand why your doctor is against the band. I lost all of my weight plus some (115 pounds) in 11 months. I am almost 2 1/2 years out and stabilized with 10 pounds back on. It is definitely work, but I would do this again.

I was stuck today. In a restaurant bathroom for almost an hour while my kids and mother sat at the table. I slimed, ate papaya tablets and my mom brought me hot wate. As soon as it flushed through I was good as new. Chew and eat SLOW.

It will take time. And adjustments to cut hunger. I am 2 years post op and can't keep the weight off. I have started gaining since working out. I drink Body Form and that's really helping with hunger.

I take wellbutrin, it's one of the only that actually helps lose weight not gain it. I wouldn't take ability, my son does and it is a weight gaining drug and it increases blood sugar.

This was a rule that I started using before I had surgery so I could get used to it. I lost weight just by changing that alone. I think it is a great thing for EVERYONE to follow. I hate that I was always told on weight watchers and other diets to drink a bunch of Water with your meals to help with hunger. It NEVER helped with hunger because it flushed everything out of my stomach. I have been below my original goal weight for almost a year now and this is the first time I have been able to maintain more than a month after losing weight. Good luck.

Stephyanders thanks for the video. That is something all doctors should demonstrate at their seminars.

With a Lap-band you are not supposed to drink with your meals at all. That is a big no-no! U are to stop drinking 30 minutes before a meal and not again until 30-60 minutes after.

That would be awesome to get together. I am on Facebook Jennifer Helmbrecht my profile picture is an ornament silver hearts that say Jenni and Phil or you can also see in my profile engaged to Philip Hathaway. I see a lot of alisa Dickson on fb. Are u the one that went to buffalo? I am originally from Watertown and have friends and family in buffalo

That's really cool you are so close! I have a now EX best friend because she had gained a lot of weight while I was losing it and she started distancing herself from me and just got plain mean towards me. I never expected that to happen because I have had some thin years before but something always happened and I gained all the weight back. I think some people see banded people losing the weight and taking control of their lives and it hits them in the face with the reality that they are actually losing control. It's pretty sad. But I love to know there are other people ready to support others while getting the support at the same time. I look forward to making a new friend!

I am in Hopkins, MN. I don't have any banded friends and it's hard when everyone else is living my pre-band lifestyle. I am always looking for more friends and support. Welcome!

This is me exactly... I had .10 taken out yesterday because I had a horrible cold and now started my period too. I feel so much better too. I am hoping to lose a few more pounds now since I can eat better.