wow, i have been banded with plication for almost 2 yrs

and been on this forum for 2 yrs 4 months..where has the time gone?

i am happier today then i was when i started in Feb 2012...compared to

where i am now today..

the only (advice) i want to give is the following (take it or ignore it):

• call your doctor if you are hurting or concerned or need (assistance w/questions can i or should i eat/do/drink)
• i strongly advise anyone to do what THEIR doctor says, not mine or anyone elses..
• use common sense (you cant gain true weight overnight and you wont lose true weight overnight)
• eating more calories than you burn off will make you gain weight with or without any WLS
• reality is clothes sizes getting smaller is a accurate sign of losing weight (dont focus totally on the metal monster)
• you do not have to be at goal in six months...get there when you do...WLS has no expiration date

and last but not least

believe in yourself to give yourself credit..you know if you eat too much of the not so great food chioices out there

dont say the WLS did not stop you..you stop you.....YOU can control yourself..(you wont step out in front of a train would you??)

WLS will help you but it wont be the save all as that part is up to you and me

be well and all the best to you.

Yesturday was my 10 months post op, so far I am happy with my results , I am 3 pounds to be 200 it has been hard for me after a fall back on february that ended on a knee surgery 4 weeks ago , I was unable to do exersice after my accident but I was following my doctor food list must of the time some days i cheat but not many , last year at this time I was 265, my life has change and after been a size 20,22 now I wear 12,14 depend of the brand, thanks everybody I learn a lot from all of you!!

Yesturday was my 10 months post op, so far I am happy with my results , I am 3 pounds to be 200 it has been hard for me after a fall back on february that ended on a knee surgery 4 weeks ago , I was unable to do exersice after my accident but I was following my doctor food list must of the time some days i cheat but not many , last year at this time I was 265, my life has change and after been a size 20,22 now I wear 12,14 depend of the brand, thanks everybody I learn a lot from all of you!!ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1410129500.280398.jpgImageUploadedByBariatricPal1410129527.680991.jpg

can you say ONE HOT MOMMA

you are a success story..so proud of you and YOU are the reason you are getting healthy/well

Thanks a lo CG you inspire me so much when I start in the lapband forum last May you are a success story.

Just wanted to mention that I need new stockings. I'm wearing a pair I got from the back of the drawer and now I know why they are there. Talk about baggy ankles...I keep having to pull them up so high that the waistband is up under my boobs. I know...TMI for the guys on this thread but you're all married so you know the score.

Have a great Monday everyone!

Hi friends! I went to a new shoe store that opened in my area this weekend. With great hesitation, I started looking at boots. My legs have always been too thick for boots, even the shorter ankle boots. So, I found a pair that I just had to try. They come up mid-calf. And they zipped...OMG I can wear boots! I bought three pairs. What a great weekend!

Omg I love reading most of this stuff , I always get looks when someone is around & I am on the site & rlol , they have no Idea the WONDERFUL people I have gotten to know somewhat on here.

I want to wear a short skirt and a longgggg jacket!

Tonight I am going out on a limb. This introvert has her togs on and is going to the community center for her first Zumba class.

Great bike ride yesterday on a rail trail -- Water Lilly ponds, a few turtles basking in the sun, bridges to cross -- so much fun!

After a summer of walking hard and fast I am finally really loving exercise rather than just going through the motions. Yippee! I plan a few days out -- know who is meeting me tomorrow for a morning walk, then Wednesday there will be three of us. On the weekend we had seven of us for four miles of laughing and talking and walk, walk, walking. Beautiful!

Loved my Aqua Zumba class last winter. First time exercising in years.

Hi everyone. I am still here but just don't write much. I love reading about everyone.

I have gained a few pounds and I hate myself for it. It is bad eating and not enough exercise. My fault. I did go to the gym today and that made me happy.

Go Walking-you look F**Kin amazing. You are a poster child for the band.

Everyone is doing great except me. I have a huge muffin top. But my fat ass "serving tray" is gone, so that is good.

Everyone enjoy the week.

Arlene

*smacks Arlene upside the head*

Now be kind to yourself. Pronto!

We are all struggling with something. Just get up and dust yourself off and put one foot in front of the other. Kudos to you for positive actions today.

Edited September 8, 201411 yr by JustWatchMe

@@dylanmiles23 just like @@JustWatchMe said we all have our own demons to chase... one day at a time.. thank heavens for this group for it's support and "virtual" smacks up the head

take it easy

Hi everyone. I am still here but just don't write much. I love reading about everyone.

I have gained a few pounds and I hate myself for it. It is bad eating and not enough exercise. My fault. I did go to the gym today and that made me happy.

Go Walking-you look F**Kin amazing. You are a poster child for the band.

Everyone is doing great except me. I have a huge muffin top. But my fat ass "serving tray" is gone, so that is good.

Everyone enjoy the week.

Arlene

Oh honey...thank you for the compliment but I agree with the gals who want to smack you upside your head. You are doing great. It's not about how much weight you are losing...it's about living our lives. When I read about folks getting out and exercising, or buying clothes they never thought they would wear again, or just being engaged with life again, it makes me feel just so great. I take the Water exercise class at my local Y and not only am I getting the exercise, I've made some really nice friends and I look forward to going to the class. What a difference from before being banded to now. I'm just so much happier with my situation now and I'm sure you are as well.

OK friends, I decided a long time ago to be honest and forthcoming on this site to help myself and others partaking in the experience of WLS. You all know just about everything...from my bathroom habits to the fact that I see a therapist to help me with body image issues and all that go with it.

So..the last big hurdle had to do with the opposite sex. I've been alone for a long time for many reasons...not just the weight gain. With help from my therapist, I decided to go on some of those dating websites even though I am still very uncomfortable with my body. I am still working out my issues and whether or not I'll get any plastic surgery. If I do it, it has to be for the right reasons and not to try to achieve some unrealistic idea of perfection. Part of this process is to admit I would like to have a man in my life. I don't need to have a man, but I would like to try dating again.

Well...I've been chatting with a few different men and I am meeting one of them tomorrow night. It's not the first date I've been on actually...I went out with a lawyer I met online a few weeks ago. He never shut up so I figured I'd just eat and enjoy an evening out knowing there wouldn't be a second date. But this one I like. I've talked to him on the phone for a few weeks and we seem to be hitting it off. I'll let you all know how it goes. I have to keep telling myself that he would be a lucky guy to go out with me. Not an easy thing to do when one battles self esteem issues all the time, but you have to start somewhere right?

I've adopted a little saying in my head that comes from an old proverb: 'A virtuous woman is worth a price above rubies'. I have to remind myself that I am worthy of a good man's intentions. Wish me luck ya'll and I'll keep you posted.

@@gowalking, you're a ruby for sure. It's scary. I'm divorcing and don't have to think about that for quite awhile which is a blessing considering my fragile emotional state right now. All I know is this. Be true to yourself. Don't let anyone else define you. Easier said than done but girl, you've done some hard as hell stuff in the last year or more. We love you and support you. Enjoy your date!

Edited September 9, 201411 yr by JustWatchMe

you want to wear some of my F**k me shoes lizzie?????????

you go get em GF

you are a gorgeous woman

capable of being loved and giving LOVED

heck you love me so i know what i am talking about

follow your heart/head and enjoy yourself..you so deserve it...

ps: i want details