Kareyquilts, Mimin, Ghost & BJean The Final Push

[kareyquilts 1]

How is everyone doing? BJean, I hope you are alright, you've been awfully quite! Well, I have been working really hard and I have 4 pounds from my goal! This is going to be my last week to diet and then I need to maintain my weight and build up for my upcoming plastics. I got a fill under floru a while ago and my band looks good and my fill seems alright. I don't really notice my band unless I eat something fibrous like broccoli. Would love to hear from everyone!

[laurigee 545]

Hi Ladies....

I was banded on September 5, 2006. I seen your names and recall you from the beginning of my journey. Unfortunately, I was so intimidated by everyones success that I stopped coming to this site. Not that I wish anyone less that great success, I truly was happy for everyone. I just used others success to measure my failure. I am so happy to see your familiar names that I feel like this is safe territory. I guess one thing I wish everyone on this site could realize(which I didn't) this is a great way of supporting each other through the lap band process when others just may not understand. And don't measure your success by others. I have felt like this has been a lonely journey for me and I am glad that you girls are there for people who need support. Thanks

[TheGh0st 9]

It is so hard not to judge yourself by looking at others. But, as you know everyone loses at their own pace and faces thier own unique challenges.

Looking at your signature line you have done a fantastic job. Who cares if it took you a couple years or a couple months to get their? I'm sure it was very painful not to have lost it faster but now that you are here, it is time to let go of the pain and move forward.

I'm sure you will even be an inspiration to the many others here on LBT that lament the snails pace thier journey is taking.

I myself was banded in 2005 and lost the first 75 pounds fairly rapidly then have fought tooth and nail for every remaining pound moving forward and back like I did in my old Yo-Yo dieting days. It has been so frustrating feeling like I use to have some magical ability to lose the weight and have now lost it. Maybe you can even help me find some peace with the struggles I'm now facing.

[kareyquilts 1]

laurieg: Looks like you're doing great now. I hope you can use LBT because they're alot of great people on this site. If there's anything that I can do, let me know.