What happened to everyone? Is everyone still pleased with their band and doing well?

I love mine and still think it was the best decision ever. Hope all is well.

Hey Melissa, I haven't been on here in a while (like a year)! I am still pleased with my decision. I haven't lost all that i wanted to but I haven't been doing all the things i should. I am back in the gym and eating better since the beginning of this month. I am still down between 65 and 70 lbs depepnding on when I wiegh, so I am pleased. I still would like to drop 30 more pounds over the next year. Wish me luck! i hope you are still doing well! Don't know if my old measures are still posting. I will update them soon. Take care!

Hello, I had my band done in august 07. I lost approx 60 pounds the first year and then got off track when my dad passed last year August 08. I am ready to get back on track but am somewhat embarrassed that I have gained back 30 pounds.

I'm still hanging in there. I've gained about 6lbs in the last 18 months, but I never count calories any more so it's to be expected. My BMI is still below 25.

I've gone through all 4 seasons in the same size clothing (never happened before in my life), so I've gotten rid of all my old wardrobe. Even my winter coats had to go--too big!

I do have occasional problems with heartburn/reflux if I eat right before bed. I still have foods that I can't eat no matter what (oranges / Pasta / cherry tomatoes / anything cold before noon).

Still smiling... Still the best thing I've ever done for myself...

Hi I was banded on August 27, 2007 and to date have no regrets. In December my lapband surgeon decided to do an routine upper GI to see how my band and my little pouch were doing. Well it showed that my pouch was a little bit enlarged even though I did not have any acid reflux or any symptoms. So he took the fill out partly before Christmas and the rest in January. So right now I have no fill and my weight spiked up about 18 lbs. so I am a little discouraged but I go for a fill tomorrow so I am hoping to get right back on track. I am exercising about 5 days per week and trying to follow the plan but without my tool I am a failure at this. I have been eating all of the foods I have missed or used to hurt or get stuck especially bread. I am definitely a Food Addict but I am not going to let this defeat me. I will get back on track and get to goal. Has this happened to anyone else? Thanks.:cursing:

Hey :scared2:

Well, my band slipped exactly two years and one month after it was put in so I've just been rebanded! I had a good loss in the two years, 50kgs, but it was slow to start... so this is almost like a second chance.

mylapspirit: Yeah, when my band slipped, I could eat a lot more of things I couldn't eat beforehand... so I did eat a bit more bread all of a sudden, after months of barely touching the stuff... didn't gain much weight but didn't loose it either! It's normal, like opening the gates for a jumpy racehorse... we leap out.

hehe as for clothes, I am in very old clothing now... but I'm not yet small enough for the cheap clothing! So I have to be patient till I get a bit thinner.

Hi all!

I have no idea when the last time I checked in here but I put it on my New Year's Resolutions List to stay connected/reconnect with my Lapband roots to keep me on track since I realize that as I go into Year 3...it's all about maintaining (which I never really had much success at throughout my life!)

To answer the initial question--I am happy with my success---took me about 2 years to lose 115 lbs....had some slow periods, some faster losses. But, overall, I am thrilled with it all. It's been a wonderful journey....one I wouldn't have wanted to miss it for a quick weight loss!!! LOL!! I say that now that it's behind me.....!!! :thumbdown:

It was still the BEST decision I've ever made! There are time I see my reflection in the mirror and need to go back and check that's it's really me! I went from a Size 22-24 to a very comfy size 8 petite. WOOO-HOOO! I am at a point where I don't want to lose any more weight....just maintain. Therein lies my daily challenge. The blog that I started at the beginning of my journey is what keeps me focused on it all. Plus, I find other ways to remind myself of it on a daily basis. I do a lot of little things with key words in the passwords I use. Plus, I own up to my Lapband whenever anyone asks how I lost the weight--it keeps me honest and cognizant of it all. Also, when I reached my 50 lb milestone, I bought myself a Brighton bracelet that I wear daily that says "Live the Life You Love" and when I reached my 100 lb loss, I bought a Sabika crystal bracelet to wear along side it. When I see them....I know how far I've come and I recognize that I don't want to GO BACK!

My Lapband is at an excellent restriction right now. I have done pretty well with most of the rules but I'm by no means perfect. I have not had Pasta or bread or any carbonated drinks since my surgery. Those were the things I thought would be the hardest things to give up. Thankfully, it's now my way of life. So, I know it can be done!!!

I'd love to invite all my CrazyAtes brothers and sisters to visit my blog.....

Stories from the road.......

Hope you are all well and I hope we can stay connected!!

Judi

It's been almost a year since the last post, but I'm back after a long hiatus. This past Friday, I had my port replaced. It was leaking and after months of testing with fills and refills, my doctor decided to replace it. I knew something was wrong when I had no restrictions at all and gained 20 pounds since September. Five days post-op and I can definitely feel the difference.