yes, i am losing but i am also gaining....here is some things i have gained:

realization that i need new clothes

(smaller ones) as mine are getting too big (good thing)

that i can walk farther and that means my knees/legs are getting stronger

(another good thing)

i saw a pic of me in feb and recently and my face is smaller

(def a good thing)

goodwill will love my quacker factory sweaters

(giving back to my community)

that i can control my eating (because i want to) and because

of my band and plication (i am so thankful)

that i do not miss/crave some things i thought i couldnt live without

(diet soda, coors lights, chips, cheese its.....)

gained alot of new friends on this forum

realized some people on here dont like me or what i have to say

(oh well. block me please).

but what i have gained the most is belief

i now believe in myself.

my lapband and plication journey has no expiration date.

i will get there (to the weight i have picked out) when i get there.

yes, these types of gains i like.

Thank you for your inspiring words!

I really, really wuv's you!

Any body mess with my girl, and I'll get real ugly with them.j/s

Thank you for your inspiring words!

I really, really wuv's you!

Any body mess with my girl, and I'll get real ugly with them.j/s

you betters wuvs me.....how are you feeling?

you can add to this gaining thread GF.....you have gained knowledge and belief also.

And I wuv ya both.....I know how hard you are working CG....and congrats again Maddys...hugs....

Congratulations on your success! But I have a question, what is plication? I'm a newbie...my seminar is tonight...so I'm just learning

Congratulations on your success! But I have a question, what is plication? I'm a newbie...my seminar is tonight...so I'm just learning

oh aint you sweet to take a moment to thank me. i was hoping other people would say their gains ..

i didnt want people to say carolina girl you are the bomb. (see i already know this

they fold the stomach onto itself (it resembles a baby banana)

and suture it up (to a smaller size) and therefore i cannot eat alot.

very similar to the sleeve w/no cutting. (that is the easiest way i can describe it but you may get responses with different answers). it just helps my band. i would recommend it if you and your doctor thought it fit you. i did not want the bypass and so my dr offered me this option. (but he stressed even though i am having wls, i will need to do my part to help my procedures).

i hope your appt goes well

You attitude and dedication will take you far! Keep up the good work.

anyone who reads this....please input your ((gains))

i didnt want this to be a worship thread about me...

I have gained a world of knowledge about LBS.

I have gained incredible inspiration from those who rocked the band.

And best thing I have gained is the wonderful friends & support system.

I have gained lots...first I have so much energy to play with my kids...

I have a confidance to be out in public...wich means I do so much more with my family.

I have gained a closet full of cute clothes...rather then all my streachie blach pants and over sized shirts....'Ive gained the pride Im showing my family I can do something for myself...and I have gained the satisfaction of knowing I tought my kids about eatting right..( even though I can see I have lots more work to do there..LOL ) I go to school meetings and sports practices all the time now feeling so HAPPY !

So far I haven't noticed any gains but down over 20 lbs (1st time in my life able to lose weight) and have my antennas perked for positive changes!

So far I got my first and only compliment about my weight loss and it felt real good

Slightly off topic, but i'm so so agitated from my family. Whenever I tell them I lost some weight I get very hurtful responses "that's ALL you lost"? or "You only lost 24 lbs??!! I thought you would have lost 30 by now"

It's mainly my mother and i'm really beginning to resent this :angry:

I'm working my @$$ off to make this surgery work and she's so discouraging.

Sorry you have someone that is not as supportive of you as family should be....

I to have a older son who is very heavy not supportive...He never belittles it...but he never says wow mom your doing good...He just doesnt mention it...and that to hurts....

But..we cant change people...so I try not taking it personal.....Good Luck and wow 20 lbs is great...sure beats putting on 20 !!!!

~hugs~

Sorry you have someone that is not as supportive of you as family should be....

I to have a older son who is very heavy not supportive...He never belittles it...but he never says wow mom your doing good...He just doesnt mention it...and that to hurts....

But..we cant change people...so I try not taking it personal.....Good Luck and wow 20 lbs is great...sure beats putting on 20 !!!!

~hugs~

Aww thanks!!! Really appreciate that