SumthinsGottaGive
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1st Dr.'s appointment Thursday!! So excited and nervous at the same time! Just hoping everything goes well and there aren't any insurance hoops to jump through!! Hope everyone's had a great start to their week!! =)
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Any Regrets after Lap Band Surgery ?
SumthinsGottaGive posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just wondering, for those of you that are already on the journey (or have completed it), what are some of the regrets (if any) you have? Do you regret getting banded? Something you could have done, but didn't? Something you did do and shouldn't have? Any advice for those of us starting out in how we can avoid these same pitfalls? Thanks in advance for sharing!! -
Any Regrets after Lap Band Surgery ?
SumthinsGottaGive replied to SumthinsGottaGive's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts!! I love this site..it has so many like-minded people in one place! I couldn't agree more.. healthy choices.. diet and exercise are still very necessary. That is the reason I was drawn to the band... because it's not an "easy way out." It's a tool and if you use as such..you should be very successful. I am 27yrs old...so I completely understand your statement about a more fun and healthier early 20's.. but as I stated earlier.. everything happens for a reason! Congratulations on your banding! All the best on your journey!! -
Any Regrets after Lap Band Surgery ?
SumthinsGottaGive replied to SumthinsGottaGive's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Quite the contrary, Shirley. I don't think that's shallow at all.. I think it's necessary.. it's survival. It's hard to succeed at anything with so much opposing force coming at you. You make a great point. If someone received so much negative response to their decision, I could understand not telling one if you had the opportunity to do it all over again. I guess I just didn't think of that because I've received nothing but overwhelming support from my family and friends. I'm sorry you had to go through that. However, you are proving them all wrong and congratulations to you for doing that! The best rebuttal for people's doubt in your abilities, is to succeed in that very task. I hope you get to see the egg on all of those peoples faces that ever doubted or discouraged you! All the best as you continue your journey!! -
Any Regrets after Lap Band Surgery ?
SumthinsGottaGive replied to SumthinsGottaGive's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congratulations!! That's amazing! I know seeing 11lbs in my favor on the scale would certainly remove any doubt I had, as well! LoL! I guess for some people it's just giving the band time to do its job. And I also agree that at some point many people probably do question whether or not they did the right thing or have a breakdown... but hopefully most of them get the same results as you did shortly after that doubt/breakdown. Thank you so much for the well wishes! All the best to you on your journey, as well!! -
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Congratulation!! Keep up the great work! -
Any Regrets after Lap Band Surgery ?
SumthinsGottaGive replied to SumthinsGottaGive's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hmm..that's interesting. Why not? -
Any Regrets after Lap Band Surgery ?
SumthinsGottaGive replied to SumthinsGottaGive's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yea, no kidding!! If I'd've known about this about 7-9yrs ago, I surely would have jumped on the bandwagon (no pun intended LoL)! But everything happens for a reason! Thank you for sharing! All the best as you continue your journey!! -
All the best on your journey!! I hope everything works out for you! -
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WoW! what a transformation! -
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You look simply amazing!! I know you are very proud of yourself..you've come such a long way! Congrats hun! -
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You look absolutely fabulous!! Congrats on all your success!! -
These pajamas are in a XLarge. I bought them becasue I thought the idea of me having something that said "very kissable" was something my inner big girl would be opposed to. (I now buy plenty of things she disagrees with). I hung them in my cl
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I can't wait to make my "outer big girl" my "inner big girl" and deprive her of all sorts of things!! she's had it way too good for way too long! LoL! -
Wow!! What a difference 3mths makes!! Congrats hun, you look amazing!! -
Thank you for sharing your comments on my post! I enjoyed reading them! Please stay in touch! I need all the inspiration I can get LoL! =)
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Any Regrets after Lap Band Surgery ?
SumthinsGottaGive replied to SumthinsGottaGive's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have heard that same thing from some people. I've also heard people say they wish they'd've done this sooner. I was thinking the same thing, but like you...I know I wasn't ready. Mentally, physically or financially. So this is the right time. That's amazing to have lost your weight mostly by sheer will power! Congrats on all of your success and thank you for sharing!! All the best on your journey!! -
Any Regrets after Lap Band Surgery ?
SumthinsGottaGive replied to SumthinsGottaGive's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yea.. In my research I did see that around the 10yr mark it doesn't hold up so well. But hopefully by that time I'll be where I want and need to be..and have even been considering a sleeve at that point or that new non-bypass bypass.. LoL! I don't know much about it, but I am going to read up on it. Thanks for sharing!! All the best as you continue on your journey and with your surgical decisions!! -
Any Regrets after Lap Band Surgery ?
SumthinsGottaGive replied to SumthinsGottaGive's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wow..that's some quick regret!! Well, I hope everything works out. You seem to have a great "can-do" attitude, so I'm sure failure is not an option. I definitely understand the concern of something foreign being inside you..but I just hope for the best. I have not been banded yet, but I was told that over the course of about a month the Dr. will gradually fill and, subsequently, tighten the band as the swelling goes down..but they don't tighten everything at once because you'll feel false restriction from the swelling. I hope everything goes well with the healing process! Thank you so much for sharing!! All the best on this new chapter of your life's journey!! -
This has been a crazy weekend. Sometimes it's hard to make necessary changes. Just because they're necessary, doesn't make them easy. But the sooner you make those changes, the sooner you begin to see results! I'm sure that is a lesson I can take with me on this journey. It's a struggle to keep my head up sometimes, but when I think about all the good things, how can I dishonor them by being downhearted?? I hope everyone's having a fabulous weekend!
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Each one of you are fabulous! This site is so encouraging and it's because of everyone of you!! Pat yourselves on the back for all your hard work and effort. You all truly inspire me!! Thank you for sharing your journey! =D
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Today was a little rough around the edges.. like the dark is trying to crowd me and close me in. I refuse to let that happen! As long as there's a glow, there's light! I have too much to be happy about! Hope everyone had a wonderful day! =D
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What did they require from you before your approval?
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"Going to church doesn't make you any more christian than standing in a garage makes you a car." -- LOVE THIS!! =D