We need a place where we can support each other through our "more than most" journey. Just as turtles don't get much out of hearing us talking about fast we're losing, maybe it would give us a nice break from "I'm getting banded because I need to lose 60 lbs".

I think we have our own unique challenges, expectations, baggage, etc. -- and we need our own little niche to support eachother. We all have a very long journey ahead of us, and need to band together.

I had surgery Thursday and had the band placed, got a small AP, woohoo! I marked al over my belly where my braline goes, and my two waistlines (scrubs and then jeans) and wrote AP only on my stomach. The surgeon avoided all he could. I'm sore and tired and the staples pull a lot when I go to stand up or lie down.

I have no idea what I weighed pre or post-op because no one weighed me. My scale here does not go that high. So I'll wait and weigh a week out at my PCP's office.

I am now an official bandster!

faith,

Congrats and welcome to bandland!! so glad you got the new AP band.

Fifty plus starting BMI here, My surgery has been set for Aug. 6th. I can't wait to be banded I have done well on pre-op Optifast diet, reduced BMI from 61 to 57 so I know there is only more good to come.

i am new to group banded 24 days ago highest weight was 328 surgery day was 315 today i am 296. I dont see it but other do in my face.lol anyways "Did I really have that fat a face?" lol I see people who had the band at 215 lbs and I think gosh i wish i was 215 lbs!!! but to each is own. Thank yuou for making this thread oh and btw my BMI was 53.

Congrats everyone..... glad to see more of us joining up on this thread....and on the band wagon... we are all on a journey to better health (and lives) .....a long, scenic route for us "bigger" folks, than for the 215# bandits..??..GOOD LUCK and keep on posting.

I think I have posted here before but can't find it. I started at 378 pounds. At least that was the last time I let them weigh me at the Dr.'s office! I lost down to 284 and had my knees replaced. I went back up to 325 and decided that was enough

! I was banded july 24, 2006. I am now at 211. My BMI is33 from off the charts,well over 55 Anywayt, I have been stuck here for 2 months. Mostly because I have lost my motivation. Does this happen to other people? I guess I am tired of working out and at this point am nopt really restricted much. Went back to old behaviors and need a kick you know where to get started agan. Any words of wisdom? I do need help!

Faith!!! i know you from some other threads and CONGRATULATIONS!!!! i have the small ap band too!

Fairy, i WISH i was at 211 right now. I started the same place as you. im hoovering around the 275-279 mark, but the last three weeks have been insane with work. id been working from noon till around two am every day, and saturday i quit.

so...im looking forward to a more physically active week ahead

the weather here is beautiful right now, makes it easier.

sharon...do you need a fill, girl?

I am coming back from having this on the back burner for a little while myself. go get yer fill, lets start again...

I can't believe I read the whole thing! *faints*

But I did!!! I hope this thread gets hoppin' soon because I've really enjoyed reading everyone's posts. I'm a few months away from my banding but learning all I can learn here. I have a BMI of 52% so I'm with ya!

Losingjusme.... I just saw your pix on the before and after thread... WOW...

You look like a whole different person! Keep up the great work.

Are you going to be considering PS? I am only down about 40# with 140# more to go, but, I'm already thinking I'll need at MINIMUM.. a panni. Any indication that with exercise/patience/and time this won't be an issue??? Do the issues, (we've previously discussed on this thread) , like hygene, and irritation, improve with the weightloss?

You are quite inspiring... love to see you posting... Did you have fun on this vacation?

maziemommy,

thank you so much!!

i am already starting to talk to my DH about plastics just to prepare him. i am thinking at the minimum a lower body lift (tummy, legs, hips, etc) and maybe a breast lift as well (no implants though). if i can get a good deal and enough time off, i'd like my bat wings to become arms once again.

my ideal (dream) situation. i find a PS that would agree to just cut my stomach off >>> LMAO ... if it wasnt for my stomach, i'd feel 'normal'. you know what i mean?

i mean my legs and arms are bigger than what i want them to be, but as i am walking around, it's my stomach that eyes go to. even just in passing, their eyes do meet mine to say hi then down they go to my tummy.

i just want to get rid of this stupid stomach NOW!!!

sorry for the mini rant.

yes, i think the exercising has helped considerably, but when i hit 200 pounds (that would be 20 lbs to my initial "goal weight"), i will have PS. i'll more than likely go to Mexico for it.

as far as hygiene, the only problem area i ever had was underneath my stomach and since i still have such a stomach, i still take the 'towel' precaution on really hot or active days.

vacation was fun. my DD got to meet all of her "friends" (Mickey, Minnie, Donald, etc...)

congrats on 40 pounds! you can do this!!

Hi Everyone-I have been doing a lot of reading and not much writing but I am so pleased to read about how well all of you are doing. Congrats Faith-I am right behind you-My surgeon told me I will probably get the small AP too. He said most women under 50 get the small. I say small is good!!!! I am thinking of you and wishing you well!!!!

faithmd, I have to ask, what's a small ap? I thought I'd read every stinking thread on this site but evidently not! =)

losingjusme and maziemommy, I keep praying that Extreme Makeover comes back on TV so I can get an all over body redo for free! =)

Hi Trystelle!

gibson,

great idea, but there is NO way i would let anyone see me practically naked the way my body is ... they would lose ratings!!! :eek:

gibson,

great idea, but there is NO way i would let anyone see me practically naked the way my body is ... they would lose ratings!!! :eek:

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