Just got back from my PCP....one Dr. I still see every 4 months, along with complete lab work....

Don't know where to start, but things could not be better...My PCP could not contain his pleasure...all my lab results where right down the middle of normal...

I have absolutely Zero complaints..my weight is well within normal range, as is my Body fat%...

My PCP sat back and asked if could remember where I was a few years ago?? He could say it now, that I was a real mess...literally one foot in the grave....didn't know if I would make it much longer or not....

He kept leafing through my file, looked up and said "there's nothing I need to do...." "Isn't there anything you need to tell me? Anything at all?"

I said that now that I'm at a normal weight and health, and no longer worry about dieting and loosing weight, I have gotten careless with things not necessarily good for me such as ice cream, beer, candy, chips and dip, etc.....all the things he would have lectured and screamed at me about before, showing me my elevated lab results....this time he shrugged his shoulders and said "So What? Your labs are good, your not gaining weight, and whatever you eat you run off at the gym...so who cares what you eat? Enjoy yourself!"

This pretty much what my Surgeon said to me a few months back, my cardiologist also.......I feel great today knowing and confirming once again that I have successfully completed this weight loss journey, and am now living a healthy, happy life...

All due to the Lap Band...God knows it was not me, or anything I could have done...I have tried 100's of times before and failed miserably at loosing weight every time...I even failed at the 6 month required pre-op diet....

But once I got through that bandster hell, and found that happy balance of band adjustment, eating the right foods and giving up some foods for good, and eating correctly, all of which securely put me in the Green Zone where I still am today, it as been the easiest life style I could have ever dreamed of...absolute HEAVEN....

I'm 61 years old...my only regret is that I did not do this a lot sooner...either way, I'm making the best of it right now....

I read here everyday about how "Hard" this is, and how people "Struggle"....when I read this, it makes me feel a little down....was it hard for me? Did I struggle? YOU BET!!! But what was hard for me and what I struggled at was NOT another diet, another weight loss program...what I found hard and what I struggled at was getting this band, and myself, properly adjusted so that it is all about the band, and not ME....took me 4 months of hell...then another 2-3 months on top of that....but once I got there....the hard work and struggle ceased! And has been so ever since.

I absolutely LOVE to hear this!!

Wonderful post...I am so proud of you! Keep up the good work, you are such an inspiration!!!

WOW...what a POWERFUL post....(surgery date 9/19)

You are an inspiration...congratulations on your AMAZING GOOD health!

Just want people to know, this is a process, and not only is there light at the end of the tunnel, but there is a other side of the tunnel...

I'm looking toward and forward to that other side of the tunnel. Thrilled for you and your good health!

Congratulations to you! You are an inspiration to many, many folks on here...to include myself. I've read your post for a long time...and I continue to read and LISTEN/LEARN to what has obviously worked so well for you. As I've said before, thank you for continuing to post your experience.

Absolutely inspiring, I'm the same age and experienced the same frustrations throughout my life and finally making a decision to live my final years as healthy as I can. Thanks for the reassurance that it' never too late.

Just got back from my PCP....one Dr. I still see every 4 months' date=' along with complete lab work....

Don't know where to start, but things could not be better...My PCP could not contain his pleasure...all my lab results where right down the middle of normal...

I have absolutely Zero complaints..my weight is well within normal range, as is my Body fat%...

My PCP sat back and asked if could remember where I was a few years ago?? He could say it now, that I was a real mess...literally one foot in the grave....didn't know if I would make it much longer or not....

He kept leafing through my file, looked up and said "there's nothing I need to do...." "Isn't there anything you need to tell me? Anything at all?"

I said that now that I'm at a normal weight and health, and no longer worry about dieting and loosing weight, I have gotten careless with things not necessarily good for me such as ice cream, beer, candy, chips and dip, etc.....all the things he would have lectured and screamed at me about before, showing me my elevated lab results....this time he shrugged his shoulders and said "So What? Your labs are good, your not gaining weight, and whatever you eat you run off at the gym...so who cares what you eat? Enjoy yourself!"

This pretty much what my Surgeon said to me a few months back, my cardiologist also.......I feel great today knowing and confirming once again that I have successfully completed this weight loss journey, and am now living a healthy, happy life...

All due to the Lap Band...God knows it was not me, or anything I could have done...I have tried 100's of times before and failed miserably at loosing weight every time...I even failed at the 6 month required pre-op diet....

But once I got through that bandster hell, and found that happy balance of band adjustment, eating the right foods and giving up some foods for good, and eating correctly, all of which securely put me in the Green Zone where I still am today, it as been the easiest life style I could have ever dreamed of...absolute HEAVEN....

I'm 61 years old...my only regret is that I did not do this a lot sooner...either way, I'm making the best of it right now....

I read here everyday about how "Hard" this is, and how people "Struggle"....when I read this, it makes me feel a little down....was it hard for me? Did I struggle? YOU BET!!! But what was hard for me and what I struggled at was NOT another diet, another weight loss program...what I found hard and what I struggled at was getting this band, and myself, properly adjusted so that it is all about the band, and not ME....took me 4 months of hell...then another 2-3 months on top of that....but once I got there....the hard work and struggle ceased! And has been so ever since.[/quote']

You are so right! I didn't have a hard time at all. But I guess I was just ready. I was two months pass my 59 birthday. But to me my sister who has just lap band 11 months before me, I never even thought about cheating. I was afraid what it would do to my band and plication. Have eaten too fast and too big of bites, yes. I commented one day about the way some people eat, yes kiss of death. But if I can even help one person, been where they are it's worth it. Hello...it's hard and it will always be hard. Suck it up! You are inspiring!

Oh forgot! Met my goal plus 10 in less than 9 months!

Just got back from my PCP....one Dr. I still see every 4 months' date=' along with complete lab work....

Don't know where to start, but things could not be better...My PCP could not contain his pleasure...all my lab results where right down the middle of normal...

I have absolutely Zero complaints..my weight is well within normal range, as is my Body fat%...

My PCP sat back and asked if could remember where I was a few years ago?? He could say it now, that I was a real mess...literally one foot in the grave....didn't know if I would make it much longer or not....

He kept leafing through my file, looked up and said "there's nothing I need to do...." "Isn't there anything you need to tell me? Anything at all?"

I said that now that I'm at a normal weight and health, and no longer worry about dieting and loosing weight, I have gotten careless with things not necessarily good for me such as ice cream, beer, candy, chips and dip, etc.....all the things he would have lectured and screamed at me about before, showing me my elevated lab results....this time he shrugged his shoulders and said "So What? Your labs are good, your not gaining weight, and whatever you eat you run off at the gym...so who cares what you eat? Enjoy yourself!"

This pretty much what my Surgeon said to me a few months back, my cardiologist also.......I feel great today knowing and confirming once again that I have successfully completed this weight loss journey, and am now living a healthy, happy life...

All due to the Lap Band...God knows it was not me, or anything I could have done...I have tried 100's of times before and failed miserably at loosing weight every time...I even failed at the 6 month required pre-op diet....

But once I got through that bandster hell, and found that happy balance of band adjustment, eating the right foods and giving up some foods for good, and eating correctly, all of which securely put me in the Green Zone where I still am today, it as been the easiest life style I could have ever dreamed of...absolute HEAVEN....

I'm 61 years old...my only regret is that I did not do this a lot sooner...either way, I'm making the best of it right now....

I read here everyday about how "Hard" this is, and how people "Struggle"....when I read this, it makes me feel a little down....was it hard for me? Did I struggle? YOU BET!!! But what was hard for me and what I struggled at was NOT another diet, another weight loss program...what I found hard and what I struggled at was getting this band, and myself, properly adjusted so that it is all about the band, and not ME....took me 4 months of hell...then another 2-3 months on top of that....but once I got there....the hard work and struggle ceased! And has been so ever since.[/quote']

Awesome!!!!!!

Congrats and you look amazing!

I'm so proud of you B-52 and yes, the band did its work but so did you or you wouldn't be at where you are today! Congratulations!

I love your story B-52! I always remember your story about being in hell for almost 6 months before you started losing weight and it keeps me going and having faith that I will be there soon! I'm almost 4 months out, and God knows how hard it has been! I'm was not losing anymore and completely hungry like pre-banded mode, until 3 weeks ago. I went for my 3rd fill and it put me in 5,2cc and I lost 2 pounds in 3 weeks. Maybe that's nothing for some people but with that kind of hunger, that was a huge accomplishment for me!. Today I went for my 4th fill, and put me in 5,7cc and I finally start to feel banded! and feeling full even with soup! I think I'm getting closer to the green zone, and you taught me that being patient is the key....thank you so much and congratulations!

Great motivating post !!! I can't wait to be where you are but at least 2 months banded I'm on the road