It's been a year, and looking at this forum, it looks less and less inhabited all the time.

I thought it would be nice to see who was still lurking, how we're all doing, and to see if we can re-connect. We were all such amazing support to each other for those first 6 months that it would be a shame to see those friendships disappear.

So here goes, All-Stars! Let's check in a let each other know how we're doing!

As for me, I got to goal in 7 months, then had plastic surgery, and went on to lose another 19lbs. I have been the same weight now (plus/minus a lb or two) for close to 3 months.

I often forget I have a band, except when I eat. My band is more loose than a few months ago, but it's still good - I can tolerate most things now, and yet I'm not putting on weight and I seldom get stuck these days. I do feel like I've adapted to living with a band, and life is good in general.

How is everyone else? (assuming that all you all-stars are still out there? Lol!)

Isn't it mixed emotions!?!? It is great to be where we are!!! Down so many pounds!!! But we still want a few more to come off and seeming to struggle for every one now. I wouldn't go back for ANYTHING! My family went to an All you can eat Chinese place last night and everyone left miserable except me. I had my soup with 4 or 5 chips and one shrimp and half of one of those other stuffed things I like and it was plenty, I was satisfied. I love feeling satisfied. I don't remember feeling satisfied when I was a size 26W and now I eat like a bird and feel satisfied. It is great! Keep up the good work! We will make it! Remember according to every statistic I have read the 3 year mark is the one to watch!

i cant believe i'm just now finding this thread! oh well better late than never :laugh:

my weight loss is still going good. i'm just frustrated with food. i'm such a picky eater, so what i can and want to eat is very limited. i get so frustrated, either i know the food is going to be hard going down, or i wont like it. so i get tired of trying to think of something and i eat Cereal. i'm so burned out on all the things i used to eat. ugh.

other than that life is great. i love my band. i've been working out this year. trying to tone up. my arms are really bothering me. i just dont know if i can get them tone enough, i sure dont want surgery. and i can actually JOG on a treadmill now! love it! and i love hearing all your stories! GL everyone :smile:

I made my GOAL today!!!! I've lost 141 lbs!!! Woo Hoo....My weight is 129!! =) New Goal...118! =):tt1:

WOW! That is great that you are at goal and now have a new one! I still have some to go! The old folks in my church are fussing and saying I have lost enough but it feels good and I am not done yet.

What is a belt Lipectomy, tummy tuck?

HI, I never got on this site,but I had the Lap band August 2008 and would like to join the group since we have the same things in common...how do I join?

Thanks,

Laurie

I am not really sure how to join other than just posting but you and I may be the only ones still out here. Around the first of the year most everyone that had been active seemed to drop away - many had reached their goal or were frustrated at not reaching their goal.

I have been thinking of finding another group to find support in but haven't had much time to do anything about it with my teenagers schedule this spring.

I would be glad to try and support each other. I have a goal set for Memorial Day weekend (US) then I will be setting one for my anniversary day in August. Of course, I already know what that goal is but I may shoot for a little higher than I had originally planned.

How are things going with your lapband? My FIL asks me about once a month when we go out to eat if I regret it. My answer is always the same - I would do it again tomorrow - even when I have days like yesterday.

Hope to hear from you again!

Hi Tutornmom!

Thanks for responding! Still new to this so not sure how to navigate-took me a while to figure out how to respond to you!! LOL

Anyways YES!!! I would love to share our journeys etc...and info..

It would be very helpful!!!

Thanks!! :tongue2: