xJMorgan

Hardest thing I learned was is use the scale as a guide. Please don't let your life be dictated by a number on scale. Deep inside we know if we are following directions and doing an healthy life style. Measure and use clothes to see. It will make you mentally healthier. Pinky promise.

I have lost over 100lbs twice. The second journey is deff way better because you all ready know. Sometimes mentally it's hard bc I kicked my own butt over gaining back.

Lost 125 lbs in a little under a year. Skin is horrendous(to me) around stomach bottom. Arms and legs are seeming to look more and more normal everyday.

I find it hard to bulk since we can only eat so much. My Doctor office goes by scale so I don't want them to think I'm not doing right if I'm gaining weight. I stay between 195-205 lbs but dying to super bulk.

Sam thing I'm struggling with day in/out.

I am five years out and sometimes I don't get the full feeling. Its normal. I just pretty much know how much and what I can eat. You will get the hang of it.

I found that when you are completely happy on the inside then it shows on the outside. This will in return attract a very awesome partner. Justin

I was swore for about a week or so after the surgery then I felt awesome after the initial pain went away.

Hello everybody. I would like a buddy to talk too. I can share a lot on my end too. I was 18 when banded and it has been five years. I have been through almost everything possible when dealing with the band so Im here to help. Msg me and we can talk. Justin

Wow. I have never laughed so hard after reading a forum. Congrats to all the ladies in the posts. Keep up the good work...with the weight loss...

The younger the patient the better the patient can tighten their skin up. I have lost 155 lbs and my skin only looks bad in the tummy region. The rest of places can be fixed by toning up after you lose a lot of weight.

After losing large sums of weight you can't belive how hard twenty lbs looks. Yes, i hope I can find some friends on here because I have had no luck finding any younger ones around where I live. When I go to support meetings I am the youngest one there by like fifeteen years easy. It would be nice to meet somebody around my age to talk too because it's a life change not a one time thing. XJustin

Chelsea, I was very luck in my experience. My mom's friend recommended me to the surgery center. From start to finish it took about a month from knowing nothing to getting approved. I had to meet with a psychologst, nutritionist, and go to support group like once or twice. It might seem a lot but it is worth it in the end. No problem about asking questions. This is why I am here, I want to share my knowledge of being banded and help other banders around my age especially. Justin

I have found that relationships after being banded are far more difficult and complicated but not impossible. It seems that people need to realize that beauty comes from inside out, not outside in. I'm sure that everybody on these forums is beautiful in their own way but it just takes times to find that special someone. xJMorgan

Yes, I was 18 years old when I had it done. One of the youngest in my region five years ago. I have had my ups and downs but it has been a fun roller coaster. I have lost 155 lbs and kept it off. Justin