May 2007 Banders

[Manatee 3]

Well, after 15 months, a revision, and now a tummy tuck/lipo, I do believe I am finished.

I still have to recover from the tuck (I'm only 3 days out), but I can FINALLY SEE a skinny dude in the mirror!

Frankly I don't care what my final weight number turns out to be, it's the body shape that's important -- and I'm finally concave.

Bruised, ugly and still healing pics here, I expect the skin to retract in the future: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f12/manatees-turn-plastics-75422/

[Mischievous1 6]

Well, after 15 months, a revision, and now a tummy tuck/lipo, I do believe I am finished.

I still have to recover from the tuck (I'm only 3 days out), but I can FINALLY SEE a skinny dude in the mirror!

Frankly I don't care what my final weight number turns out to be, it's the body shape that's important -- and I'm finally concave.

Bruised, ugly and still healing pics here, I expect the skin to retract in the future: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f12/manatees-turn-plastics-75422/

You Look GREAT, I am so happy for you!

[sue11 0]

LEAK!?!

Has anybody out there had a leak? I think I may havea slow leak. I think I heard that there is a substance they can inject into the port to seal small leaks...has anybody else ever heard of this. I sure don't want to have another sugery...time, pain, scars and $$$!!!

[Manatee 3]

I declare goal!

That's it, I'm done as far as I'm concerned. 180-190 is a fine goal range, and the body shape is coming together. I doubt I'll ever be completely happy with my look, but so be it. Time to move on

That's a medium shirt, a 34 pant, and on a good day a flatish stomach. Good enough for government work.

[Tamjpjb 1]

Manatee-

You look wonderful. Congratulations!

[Melissa S 1]

Just a quick check in...

Pregnancy is going well... I'm 18 weeks along.. may have to have a c section bc as of right now I have placenta previa... but in some cases the placenta will move..so we'll see.

Hope everyone is well!

Melissa

[GREATFUL 24]

Melissa - Great to hear that all is going well in the baby department. Hope that the problem corrects itself. Take care of yourself and that little miracle.

Laura

[Manatee 3]

Losing ground

I was always warned that maintenance would be the hard part. I've slowly crept up, and now I'm pushing 200 again.

Boredom, distance to the gym, no money, no fill

I could blame many factors for this, but the bottom line is that I have been lacking in discipline and have been eating too damned much.

Going to get a fill on the 9th that should help some, but I need to get focused. Set a goal: 185 by Jan 1. Possible? Perhaps -- but at least it's a focus.

[4RE4ME 1]

Hey... Where did all the 05/07's go?

Merry Christmas to ALL.

:tongue2:

[Macysgranny 1]

I am here! HAHA...staying busy and trying to stay focused on the exercise and staying away from foods that "slide" too well...I think I got very comfortable with a size 8 although I still have more to loose....I am going to join WW in January and see if the support won't help me stay disiplined.

[skhopp 0]

I just came across this thread - didn't know it existed! I was banded May 21, 2007 at Hurley in Flint, MI. I have been struggling, struggling, and struggling. I know everyone that tries to lose weight struggles whether you have had WLS or not. But, this is BAD. I have only lost 10 pounds, and that was all during the PRE-op diet. I am soooo frustrated, depressed, and discouraged. I have given up many times since surgery. I was in denial at first that this stupid band wasn't working, and I was doing everything I could to help it work. Guess what??? 19 months later I'm past denial, and admitting to myself that the band is doing exactly what it's there to do --- control portions. I, on the other hand, am doing everything I used to do --- making poor choices and not exercising. I am now commited to making this work - only took me 1 1/2 years to decide that "I" have to work at this as well. Any encouragement I can get would be good.

Congrats to all who have succeeded in this lifelong journey.

Stephanie

[bobbybeth 0]

I had my surgery May 2007 as well, and have virtually lost no weight. I've had several adjustments, but I can't really see any difference. Happily, though, I am now down 73.7 pounds because of weight watchers. It is a wonderful program, and I would encourage anyone to give it a try. That has been where my true success has come from. I suppose the band has helped, but it is certainly not the magic wand that I hoped it would be.

[bandfan1 0]

I'm sorry that you have had NO success. My weight loss has been very slow, but I am happy with my progress so far.

I think that we all need to be totally honest with ourselves. I know that I haven't lost as much as I could have because I was resisting the lifestyle changes. It is VERY EASY to cheat and revert back to the old foods that got us to where we started. The fact is that the band is only a tool to be used in combination with lifestyle changes.

I have just gotten back on the exercising bandwagon and I know that it will make a huge difference in my loss.

When I find myself straying, I go back to the basics and focus on the Protein (about 40grams/day) and lots of Water. If I am focused on that, then there is not a lot of time to put anything else in my mouth.....

Hang in there and try shaking things up a bit. Set a new goal for a healthy new year!!!

[jsrico 1]

So I have been gone for a while...hey I got pregnant, had a baby and now I am back! Things got crazy but baby Jordan was born 10/7. I have been reading all posts since March and seems like everyone is doing great...Melissa congrats on the baby. Manatee WOW!!! Well I go for my first fill after baby on Thursday. I get to start all over. I gainned a lot of weight...actually I just gainned 20 lbs more after baby was born. I can eat EVERYTHING!!! So its time to get it together because I feel horrible!!! Wish me luck

265/240/165

[Mischievous1 6]

So I have been gone for a while...hey I got pregnant, had a baby and now I am back! Things got crazy but baby Jordan was born 10/7. I have been reading all posts since March and seems like everyone is doing great...Melissa congrats on the baby. Manatee WOW!!! Well I go for my first fill after baby on Thursday. I get to start all over. I gainned a lot of weight...actually I just gainned 20 lbs more after baby was born. I can eat EVERYTHING!!! So its time to get it together because I feel horrible!!! Wish me luck

265/240/165

Welcome back and congrats on the healthy bouncing baby!! You'll lose it quickly (those new pounds are always the easiest to shed!!) and be back kicking all of our butts in no time!!:thumbup: