I haven't been around for a while but I'm back now with a vengence! I was banded April 29, 2005 and to date I have lost 148 pounds! I have a new life already but I still have a long way to go and what better place to get support, encouragement and answers than right here! I had some problems back in November, due to my own stupidity of not eating properly, I had a seizure and had to have all my saline removed until 2 weeks ago and I'm now happily back in the game! I still lost even without anything in my band but it was much slower but that was what my doctor wanted so I learned a lesson the hard way! I can't even begin to say how thankful I am to have been banded! My life just gets better every day. I felt sorry for myself for quite a few months but no more...I'm ready to lose the rest of the weight but do it right this time! I had set a goal of 100 pounds in 6 months which I met but I paid for it. I'm on seizure medication now and haven't been able to drive for the past 6 months and it was all because I wanted to lose the weight faster than was recommended or healthy. But I'm back and gonna do it right this time! I know that being on this website helped me more than anything so I'm back and I ain't going anywhere any more....no more Pity Parties for me! I've missed y'all!

You so Rock!

Maintaining with all you've been through and on top of that 148 pounds is great.

Welcome back Becky

Girl what an inspiration you are! You have a strong spirit! Go for it!! Thanks for sharing your inspirational story!!

Hi there, Becky! Welcome home!

Your post took my breath away. 148 pounds is so freaking awesome! I can't wait to hear more of your story. :eek:

WoW girl! You've really been through it! I'm glad you're okay & it's good to have you back!!!!

Welcome back and congrats on your weight loss! I am glad you are feeling better and you are ready to be on the losing team!

Becky, you are wonderful! Great work....Welcome back and no more "pity party." Just keep the PARTY!!!

Shawn

Welcome back, Becky!

I'm glad you are healthy, and back on track!

Cindy

Becky, I'm so glad to see you WHOOOT!!!! and I'm so glad your back in the saddle again

Lets kick some ass together.... I need to get off my pitty party too.

Congratulations and welcome back. With that attitude, you're well on your way to your goal.

Welcome back! Glad to hear you are much better, and yes, please do take it a little slower. We all want it gone yesterday, but slow is the best way! Good luck!

As always nothing but words of encouragement here and man oh man does that help! Whoever originally started this website deserves nothing short of a gold medal! It's so nice to know that someone is always in your corner no matter how rough the going gets. Thank you all for your encouragement and support!

Yay Becky! Glad to see you back, and I hope Tellymelly comes here to see your post. Too fast is not healthy! Welcome home. Mr Alex (Mr LapBandTalk) is the one who started all of this, and we are ALL grateful. Good to see you back! Any news from guitarman? How's he doing?

Go Becky! Sounds like your ready to kick some more butt with the help of your band! 148lbs?? That's soooo awesome!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

It's great to see you Becky! Glad to hear you're feeling better - it sounds like you had a tough time of it. Congrats on getting back into the game.

Kathy...I haven't heard anything from Guitarman in a while. I hope he's doing OK. I found out one thing....coming to this site gives me more encouragement and motivation than anything else. I just hope he finds his way back cause it darn sure helps. And to Mr. Alex.....thank you, thank you, thank you for starting this site!!!!!!