JanB23

"Barrett's esophagus is a disorder in which the lining of the esophagus is damaged. This damage occurs when parts of the esophageal lining are repeatedly exposed to stomach acid."
This can lead to cancer - but is not cancer.
"Aspiration pneumonia is a respiratory infection that is caused when food or fluids are inhaled into the lungs. The food or Fluid causes infection to develop in the lungs."

Me too. (nearly 3 years banded)

I am over 2 yrs banded with no complications and like other longer term bandsters we tend to drift away but do visit back again sometimes !

Old people seem to be the worst with comments, and having been a nurse i came across a lot - "my you are a fat one" - "arent you a big healthy girl" - "you're fit for some one your size" - "dont sit in that chair, it is not very strong", "you shouldnt be playing sport at your size".
All this contributed to me getting as big as i did because when i look back on photos i really wasnt that fat, but I thought i was, so I used to think what the heck whats another piece of chocolate going to change. But you know what I have survived , not unscathed, but I have survived non the less and I am taking back control of my weight and my life, and so to all those people who have ever been rude to me, you can kis my @#*.
We are all worthy, intelligent people.

Old people seem to be the worst with comments, and having been a nurse i came across a lot - "my you are a fat one" - "arent you a big healthy girl" - "you're fit for some one your size" - "dont sit in that chair, it is not very strong", "you shouldnt be playing sport at your size".
All this contributed to me getting as big as i did because when i look back on photos i really wasnt that fat, but I thought i was, so I used to think what the heck whats another piece of chocolate going to change. But you know what I have survived , not unscathed, but I have survived non the less and I am taking back control of my weight and my life, and so to all those people who have ever been rude to me, you can kis my @#*.
We are all worthy, intelligent people.

Old people seem to be the worst with comments, and having been a nurse i came across a lot - "my you are a fat one" - "arent you a big healthy girl" - "you're fit for some one your size" - "dont sit in that chair, it is not very strong", "you shouldnt be playing sport at your size".
All this contributed to me getting as big as i did because when i look back on photos i really wasnt that fat, but I thought i was, so I used to think what the heck whats another piece of chocolate going to change. But you know what I have survived , not unscathed, but I have survived non the less and I am taking back control of my weight and my life, and so to all those people who have ever been rude to me, you can kis my @#*.
We are all worthy, intelligent people.

Still plodding along. I am a little over tight with10ml in my band but am loosing again slowly. Suffering a bit of reflux.
AmberK - would love to know how you are going with your sleeve.
Hope everyone else are still doing well. We have made it past 2 years. We should all be proud, no matter how successful our weight loss has or has not been, as long as we are feeling better about ourselves.
Cheers

I am 2 years post op and have lost 60% of my excess body weight but still have a way to go. Two of my goals were to be able to put down the tray when flying and ride a bike. Well i have managed these two things and it feels so good! Last week however, was extraordinary, i went shopping with my 18 year old daughter and she zeroed in on a pair of floral jeans - whoops, "sorry" i said," i have a pair of those on lay-by". She gave me a dirty look and moved on while i did a little happy dance. Mind you she is still a few sizes smaller than me but i can shop where she shops now. Hooray!

OMG take the stick out of ur a**. Out of all the posts u have written not one was positive! I'm sorry the band didn't work for u but u ever think maybe u should have made better food choices and maybe just ran little? It is just a tool not a magic wand. I get that everyone has the right to their own opinion but for god sakes relax alittle. WE GET It.... U DON'T RECOMMEND tHE BAND!

I too am loving to shop and have been considering a little tattoo on my ankle but just cant see myself in a tattoo parlour. One day i will get up the courage and do it.

I was always able to drink when i ate until my last fill. Now if i even take a sip after eating it makes me throw up. I don't miss it any more because drinking with my meal is now an unpleasant experience.

I was always able to drink when i ate until my last fill. Now if i even take a sip after eating it makes me throw up. I don't miss it any more because drinking with my meal is now an unpleasant experience.

I hit a huge milestone today. I have lost as of today, 50 pounds which is also 50% of my excess weight. I am halfway there. I've been banded for 6 months now. And although it was hard at the beginning, these first 6 months have been more than a diet. It has been a total reprogramming of the mind and body. I feel so great now. I want to hit my goal by m birthday december 9th.

Throw out those clothes. DO IT. It is very liberating!
It also prevents you accidentally throwing on the wrong thing when in a hurry and having to spend the entire day hanging on to your pants! LOL.

Hi, i havent been here for a while. Its nice to get back and see what people are giving hints about. I am nearly 2 years post op. Broccoli and pineapple are two of the not recommended foods for me, but sound good.
I could not cope without baked Beans -( couldn't find these on a recent trip to Hawaii) and i love hard boiled eggs mashed up with cottage cheese and spring onions on thin brown rice crackers.

I was getting ready to go out last night and my husband wasn't coming as he had to work. I was almost ready to go when he says "your not looking too bad at the moment, don't go picking up any strays". Then as he walked off he says " I need to start feeding you more". Thanks, I think!!

Burping and farting...........feels good though doesnt it?

I had a pain like a stitch in my left side for about 4 weeks post op, it was worse if i walked straight after eating or if i got constipated. I think it was just the band settling in and the stitches they used to anchor it healing. I still get the pain occasionally if i lie the wrong way or eat too much. If in doubt, talk to your clinic. Good luck.

Merry Christmas to everyone but I only could wish to have just 3 bites of anything and leave it at that. I am a food addict and there is no such thing for me. I have been good for the last two years and I do occasionally cheat with a piece of pie but being Christmas and to goal for my 2 year bandiversary, I ate a whole sugar cookie snowman ALL BY MYSELF! I will however, work out in my yeard tomorrow since it will be around 70 degrees, so I will enjoy today and pay tomorrow. Have a wonderful New Year too, everyone who is banded and worried about the holiday eating rituals, just remember there is always tomorrow to make amends.

Merry Christmas. I am a firm believer that you can have any holiday meal without falling off the track. Just follow the rules: Protein first, no drinking with meals or close before or after, etc. I also have a rule if I want a treat I let myself have 3 small bites and then i am done. Have.a great day.

Merry Christmas everyone. Have a fun and love filled day tomorrow. Enjoy your meal and get back on track next day.

Stick to mushies, eat slowly and try not to be tempted to eat too much. Hope you had a good Christmas. Good luck and enjoy your journey.

Hi Laura, I am from Adelaide. I was banded 4 months ago and i have no regrets. I am slow at getting to restriction but am loosing gradually. Christmas has been tough but i am going to get back on track now. Good luck.

I am going to be honest here. After a week i could function quite well but got tired and sore quickly. After 2 weeks i was back at work but was still having a little discomfort and got tired easily. My port wound took 4 weeks to heal up completely. It was 6 weeks before i could say i was no longer having twinges and strange little, and not so little pains. But appreciate those little pains, they reminded me that i was banded and kept me on track with my eating even though i had no restriction as i was afraid i would damage something if i ate more than was recommended. Good luck with your journey.

What is a flouro? Is it like an xray?
I have to have a fill under xray in 2 weeks as doc couldn't access my port. Have to go to Day surgery clinic to get it done. I am so looking forward to getting a fill as i am 10 weeks post op with zero in my band and if it wasn't for the scars i would swear i had only dreamt i had WLS. I am struggling with maintaining my weight loss. Up half a kilo down half a kilo - i am going insane!