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Banderama I think u are so wrong and hypocritical for this statement .if you don't believe that God helps people with the Lapband keep scrolling.But name calling is so unnecessary.
Wether u believe in God or not most people know that it took a strength beyond them to make the decision to change your life and lose weight.After you are banded you still have to find the strength to make the right food choices food amounts and exercise.So if u can do that on your own great for you and maybe u don't need the band at all.But don't knock someone for stating what's helping them stick to this lifestyle even if the something is God.
To poster Regarding " target audience" 1.if you are a Christian as well as many other faiths , the world is your target audience. You are supposed to spread the good news of ur faith to everyone.
I really hope the person leaving Lapband talk come back.This site is very inspirational and to me having diverse opinions is what makes it great ! You will find your nitch or click with like minded that will help you. The spiritual piece is very helpful to some including me and not so for others but that's what life is about.
To original poster I already told you I love what you And admire your faith ! Keep it coming God bless you !

Welcome to Lapband family.!! I started my pre op 3/23/12 @339 lbs banded 4/6/12 as of 6/30/12 I have lost 43 lbs I am 296 lbs.it's still early but I have had No complications from the band.I got stuck eating too fast a couple of times but no vomiting,sliming,nothing.I have had one fill and have refused the the last 2 fills cuz I am still losing.I can eat anything but take more time with dry meat.There are litigation lawyers for everything so I wouldn't worry about that.But do take this seriously follow ur surgeons reccomendations."Most" people here will support you and root u on no matter what WLS you decided to get because we all understand that this was a really hard decision.I'm glad you were banded and took charge of your life.like I said this is family here read,ask post,someone will be here to support you or give u tough love when needed.Goidluck in your journey.:-)

Sorry i really really Hate to say it but I think she is cheating and u should get a DNA test on the child .that's just way too weird to me.:-/

I have faith that God will give me the mindset to have the will power to do what I need to do. Faith is the beginning of helping yourself.

I have faith that God will give me the mindset to have the will power to do what I need to do. Faith is the beginning of helping yourself.

Banderama I think u are so wrong and hypocritical for this statement .if you don't believe that God helps people with the Lapband keep scrolling.But name calling is so unnecessary.
Wether u believe in God or not most people know that it took a strength beyond them to make the decision to change your life and lose weight.After you are banded you still have to find the strength to make the right food choices food amounts and exercise.So if u can do that on your own great for you and maybe u don't need the band at all.But don't knock someone for stating what's helping them stick to this lifestyle even if the something is God.
To poster Regarding " target audience" 1.if you are a Christian as well as many other faiths , the world is your target audience. You are supposed to spread the good news of ur faith to everyone.
I really hope the person leaving Lapband talk come back.This site is very inspirational and to me having diverse opinions is what makes it great ! You will find your nitch or click with like minded that will help you. The spiritual piece is very helpful to some including me and not so for others but that's what life is about.
To original poster I already told you I love what you And admire your faith ! Keep it coming God bless you !

Banderama I think u are so wrong and hypocritical for this statement .if you don't believe that God helps people with the Lapband keep scrolling.But name calling is so unnecessary.
Wether u believe in God or not most people know that it took a strength beyond them to make the decision to change your life and lose weight.After you are banded you still have to find the strength to make the right food choices food amounts and exercise.So if u can do that on your own great for you and maybe u don't need the band at all.But don't knock someone for stating what's helping them stick to this lifestyle even if the something is God.
To poster Regarding " target audience" 1.if you are a Christian as well as many other faiths , the world is your target audience. You are supposed to spread the good news of ur faith to everyone.
I really hope the person leaving Lapband talk come back.This site is very inspirational and to me having diverse opinions is what makes it great ! You will find your nitch or click with like minded that will help you. The spiritual piece is very helpful to some including me and not so for others but that's what life is about.
To original poster I already told you I love what you And admire your faith ! Keep it coming God bless you !

I honestly see it like any other topic on here, if I don't agree or like it, I just pass by it. No one is forcing me to read or like anything.
Everyone has a voice and their motivators, if this particular motivator doesn't apply to you, then just pass it over and ignore it.

i am not a (religious person). but shr, i read your posts because they are ((awesome)) and positive. Sometimes when i have a bad day or negative thoughts, i read your posts.
to me, if you dont wanna read something dont.
and certainly dont post on that thread. just my opinion,
your posts are great. keep going. i look forward to them every day.

Please make No Mistake, When I make my posting it may appear that I am being Overly Religious But, I am Not!! I Post Because I want to Inspire and Help Those who are feeling, Depressed, Sadden, Suicidal, Broken Hearted, Discouraged, Weakened, and Those Who Want to Give Up!!! It's Never About Me!!! My Purpose Is To Serve Anyway I Can!!! Because I know not when my hour of death and I want my God to Say Well Done!!!Loosing Weight is hard but loosing life can be even harder,.
Psalm 71:15
My Mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers there of.

Banderama, Ma'am your posts are the most judgemental, I've seen on here. I'm sorry that Christianity upsets you. But, don't judge a whole group of by a few.

Love your posts!!!!!

It's a shame for judging LBT.com by reading one thread. You will be missing out on a lot of knowledge, inspiration & support. Every once in awhile one of our own will be attacked by someone and we come to their defense, but all in all we will support each other.
Sch was not pushing her believes on anyone. I'm in agreement with most, if you don't like the thread, move on.

I love LBT.com I've learn so much & have made some wonderful friends. Sorry you're not giving it a chance.

I was trying to figure out why your so nasty, but I see your on the liquid phase so that explains it.....lmbo To the young lady who started this post, keep writing, keep praising, because our God is an awesome God. Some people are just miserable, and want yout to be there with them.

When I post some topic's related to God and my Happiness I see How Many disguisting and nasty postings that I get on this website, But I have only one thing to say about that!!
Greater is He That is In Me Then He That Is In The World!!! 1 John 4:4
I Love My New Shape and My New Lap Band and The Results!! God has taken me to new places I Never Imagined to Be!!
So Keep Fussing and I will Keep Posting!!!

Hi guys,
I dont dont post much here because everything is going well. Yesterday was my one year since getting band with plication. Started at 257 on surgery day and now I weigh around 176. 80ish pounds down since surgery and 90lbs from highest weight and 8 pounds from goal weight. Just wanted to let people know that it is possible to be successful. Sorry there isnt pics but I would like to stay anonymous. I havent told many people about my surgery so...

My sister asked why did I always date " thus certain type" of guy.I was very offended.I said so you think I have a list and weed out all the most handsome, fit, guys.??!? I go out with the person that asks . I think our preference will change a bit as we slim down .But the promise I made to myself is Never date some one who knew me as plus size and wouldn't look twice but then after weightloss they are all in my face. ..oh no buddy remember I'm the "friend" the "play sister" the " honegirl" I have a long way to go but o am already getting ready for cuz I know it's coming :-/

My sister asked why did I always date " thus certain type" of guy.I was very offended.I said so you think I have a list and weed out all the most handsome, fit, guys.??!? I go out with the person that asks . I think our preference will change a bit as we slim down .But the promise I made to myself is Never date some one who knew me as plus size and wouldn't look twice but then after weightloss they are all in my face. ..oh no buddy remember I'm the "friend" the "play sister" the " honegirl" I have a long way to go but o am already getting ready for cuz I know it's coming :-/

My sister asked why did I always date " thus certain type" of guy.I was very offended.I said so you think I have a list and weed out all the most handsome, fit, guys.??!? I go out with the person that asks . I think our preference will change a bit as we slim down .But the promise I made to myself is Never date some one who knew me as plus size and wouldn't look twice but then after weightloss they are all in my face. ..oh no buddy remember I'm the "friend" the "play sister" the " honegirl" I have a long way to go but o am already getting ready for cuz I know it's coming :-/

I was banded 4/6/12 two days before Easter Sunday.My family was more freaked out about than I was.But I sat at the table sipping my broth ( also tried a little tomato basil but it was too rich) and enjoying the jokes laughter,and reminiscing .I had no appetite since i was 2 days post op and I didn't crave anything.if you can get it done now go for it.Don't wait.!! Glad you came full circle don't go back around with procrastination ! Looking forward to seeing you on the banded side ! Good luck to you ! :-)

Oh noo ! Hopefully you will get it this time ! Good luck ! :-)

You guys are right! I shouldnt procrastinate. I have decided to book as soon as I get the financing arranged. I know they are booking into September right now so it may be as soon as October!

It’s been six months since my surgery. I’ve had three fills totaling 6 cc’s and I’m still learning how to live with my band. This is my experience so far:
I’ve lost 58 pounds without real difficulty, just making good food choices and putting the fork down when I’m satisfied. This once seemed laughably impossible, but it’s really pretty simple with the band.
I’m off all medications and my sleep apnea is gone, as is the searing heartburn I used to get. I have no body aches and pains, no shortness of breath. I have the energy of a teenager. I’ve had to buy a new wardrobe because I’ve shrunk out of most of my clothing. (And I’ll have to do it again before it’s all over.)
I’m learning to be content with smaller meals, but I don’t feel restriction. I keep my portions sensible but if I wanted to I could (and have) easily consumed huge meals. Maybe I’m not technically in the “green zone” but I’m losing weight fairly consistently. I might do better with another fill but I’d rather be too loose than too tight, and my doctor agrees.
It’s not all roses. I still screw up and eat too much sometimes, but I no longer beat myself up for it. My head still gets in the way and I have to check my automatic thoughts every day. My weight loss has slowed some and I’ve faced some frightening plateaus. In these times I think, “This is it, it was too good to be true, the ride is over and the weight will come back.” But it doesn’t. I get up every day and do what I’m supposed to and eventually - in a few days or a few weeks - the scale shows a loss again.
I have absolutely no regrets. If I didn’t lose another pound I’d be happy with where I’m at today. I still need to lose another 40 pounds. I’ve decided to relax and not worry how long it takes. I’m confident that if I keep my head in the game and a positive attitude, I’ll get there in time.
If I had one piece of advice to leave the newly banded, it would be this: Relax, don’t be too anxious, and don’t view this as a sprint. Success will come. It takes time, but it’s worth every minute. Enjoy the ride!

My sister asked why did I always date " thus certain type" of guy.I was very offended.I said so you think I have a list and weed out all the most handsome, fit, guys.??!? I go out with the person that asks . I think our preference will change a bit as we slim down .But the promise I made to myself is Never date some one who knew me as plus size and wouldn't look twice but then after weightloss they are all in my face. ..oh no buddy remember I'm the "friend" the "play sister" the " honegirl" I have a long way to go but o am already getting ready for cuz I know it's coming :-/