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.

Debbie, my sympathy to you. And hang in there. You're a very strong lady and you will prevail.

I also like to come on BP each day to get some motivation and information. I post on some things and others I ignore I made some post regarding the band bashing and misinformation some time ago. The posts regarding the "foreign body" thing seems to haven lessened but I think the mine Is better than yours attitude is common on sites such as ours. I have quit trying to defend the band and just live my life. Many of our long time bandsters and friends have quit posting for a variety of reasons I only wish the best for everyone regardless of the type of surgery they had. It's a battle for any of us who have obesity and until there is a better solution WLS seems to help many of us. CG was one of the best posters here and AJ, TMF and Missy. They all helped me with their humor and frankness. I miss each one of them and still hope they are out there somewhere living their new lives in health.

OUCH

Just got home at 1 today from surgery center... No more "extra lap"

Lying down is ok. Getting up is a wicked bitch....

Just like WLS, there is a lot of relief from worry and anxiety already gone!

I know ... The lidocaine will wear off, but they now have a pouch you wear with a slow drip to keep the area numb... Big owie on moving side to side or god forbid. Laughing

Glad it is over !!

Julie, congratulations! Panni or tummy tuck?

JWM

Good question. Abdominalplasty.

Don't think he did muscles because I didn't see that on the surgery paperwork .. And frankly, I feel too comfortable. Lying down mind you...

Like I mentioned. It's the getting up that is difficult. And taking small steps.

That wearable lidocaine pump gets an A+...thanks for asking .

Wow, Julie -- you are so brave! Way to go. And here's to Lidocaine. I use the Patches.

Debbie, sorry for your losses -- good for you pulling the eating thing together. You are doing beautifully!

We have blue sky and much longer days now -- so happy to have winter behind us. Yesterday I did my four mile walk at the lake for the first time in ages. Felt great!

A lot going on in my life just now -- had to help a friend check into the hospital for depression and alcohol issues, trying to find the right facility for her. Occasionally my mind goes to the acquiring of food -- my old mode -- and I remind mysef I don't do that anymore. What a relief! When my husband was in the hospital for two and a half weeks a couple of years ago I self-medicated with bread and cheese, muffins, etc. Being in that environment again triggered those desires but my band is there -- sometimes I think it's on my brain. A reminder.

Have a great day, all. I'm going to go manufacture some more endorphins now.

Congrats Julie. One of these days I'd like to take the plunge myself into the plastic surgery pool.

So.... I got on the scale this morning and I'm up to 116 1/2 lbs. I've been doing a little too much grazing since I've been in Florida. Got to cut this **** out. I worked way too hard to backslide now.

Oh...I have a date tomorrow night and another one on Saturday. Two different guys. This multiple dating thing is fun but also a bit exhausting trying to remember what I said to who...lol.

Edited March 11, 201511 yr by gowalking

Thank you my board friends. It really helps to have some people to chat with. I'm growing quite fond of this board!

Maybe it's the meds! Ha

Good luck with dates Liz. Glad to see you so socially busy

I'm down for a few days. Gotta not overdo things

One huge self project this year for me

TT .. Really never thought I would do that. But I'm 60 and widowed and I'm WORTH it. Change can be good!

Had my 60th birthday today, enjoying my life one day at a time

Jfc

Happy 60th???? glad you are healthy and 60's can be good. (From the little I've seen)

@ Jfc Happy Birthday and living life longer & many more years .

Jfc, happy birthday!!

Happy Birthday, Joe. Here's to your health!

Wimping out on the lake this morning -- below freezing and so windy this morning and I Just can't do it. Saw the fifties on the thermometer yesterday and nearly wept for joy -- spring is definitely on the way. Meanwhile PT exercises with enthusiasm and some indoor walking somewhere later. With verve.

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