Leisha249

Hi Shannon. Just being able to see all the posts helps. I didn't get on this website for long time. Partly due to my depression but also because sometimes people were so mean to others. That's why I like this particular thread. I see encouragement of each other rather then harassment. We are having lots of rain here in Texas, but the sun is starting to shine on me again. Thank you.

Hello. I've enjoyed reading everyones posts on this topic. I've not been on this site for a long time. Have had my band for a few years. Lost from 250 pounds down to 160. Was happy with that weight because of exercise I was in pretty good shape.Then due to a death, I went into deep depression and for the first time in my life I COULDN'T eat, not because of the band. Because my heart was broken. I quickly dropped to 130. Husband, family and friends were very worried but my weight didn't matter to me. I could have weighted 130 or 630. I didn't care. I stayed at that weight for a year and half. Now, I am just starting to feel like I may survive the loss, my weight is on its way up, up, up. 183 lbs. I'm ready to get back on track. Reading all Y'alls posts is encouraging. Thank you.

Jay Robb is my favorite. You can use the vanilla and mix tablespoon of any flavor sugar free instant pudding, skim milk and ice for a yummy shake. Lemon is my favorite.

What I finally told myself was if I could do it without surgery, then I would have done it. After surgery, I hated myself and wanted to run back to hospital and have it removed. For about a week. Then I started losing weight. 4 and a half years later. No regrets. What I finally told myself was if I could do it without surgery, then I would have done it. After surgery, I hated myself and wanted to run back to hospital and have it removed. For about a week. Then I started losing weight. 4 and a half years later. No regrets.

No pain meds. What a sick man. Don't know how your doing it. But, It will get better I promice.I really regreted surgery for about 3-4 days when I had mine. Was mad at myself, kept thinking, " I'm so stupid, I did this to myself." but it will get better.

Ok, nobody move. I'm 2 lbs from goal. OMG! Why am I so terrified?

Hang in there. It will be a tough few days at first. I really regreted having the surgery for the first 3 days, then things started getting better. I was banded in Sept and have lost 87 lbs. Nobody noticed the first 35 so don't get discouraged if that happens. Follow all the rules, eat slow, small bites, stay hydrated and enjoy the results.

Good luck. I've had times when I wished I hadn't done this. ('Thats normal I think) But overall, I'm glad. I've been very lucky, the wt has come off easy. I'm 5 lbs from goal. Actually my lap band Dr told me to stop losing but when I pointed out my BMI is still in the "over weight " side he said 5 lbs and thats it. So, expect ups and downs. Drink LOTS of H2o. 6-8 glasses aday. And follow the rules.

Has anyone had lipo after lapband? Does the port and tubing get in the way or look funny? My Dr said I could look into tummy tuck but just not interested in the awful scars I see online.

I use Jay Robb and add a scoop of greek yogert and tbs of peanut butter.

Wow, thats an old post. Hope you started riding and are still going. My husband bought a Spyder while I was 250 lbs. I was uncomfortabe, felt like a freak on it but enjoyed riding so much I just went for it. Now am 163 and still love it. Who cares what people think. Do what u enjoy. (My husband is happy for me but said he misses being able to lean back into me) We could fit another person between us now.

I have used Benefiber for awhile but can no longer find it. Has it been taken off the market?

H2o.

Banded in FW in Sept.

I doubled the recommed dose at my Drs suggestion. Was having really bad hair loss. It helps but if I miss a couple of days the hair starts falling out again. Guess I need to ask if this is going to be a life time issue.

Hopefully they say it out of love and concern. But obesity is dangerous. I saw my regular Dr last week for check up and she looked at my recent labs and said, you've just saved yourself from being diabetic. I was boarderline and meds were in my near furture. If you do the research you can be better informed to deal with their concerns and be more comfortable with your decision. If people see your worried it will increase their worries. Good luck.

Hi ya'll, Welcome to Texas and lapband. I'm south of FW. Banded in Sept and happy with results, weight loss, and follow up at clinic I had surgery done at. Good luck.

Good luck to all of you. I regretted getting the lap band for about 2 days after surgery. I was in so much pain. If you are driving a long way to surgery center ask you Dr to give you Rx for pain med prior to surgery day.That way you can have it with you to take as soon as you need it. I got my script as I was leaving the center and had over an hour drive, by the time I got to our home town pharmacy and got it filled and it took effect I was in bad shape. Other than that remeber your riding the "Chew Chew Chew Train now" It is a big part of it. That makes you automatically eat slower, which is also important. So, I am very happy I did this. I'm 75 lbs down as of today. Banded in Sept.

Why is a nurse filling? I've had 4 fills and always has been a Dr. Ask for one next time due to difficulty.

I lost alot of weight on Phen Fen a years ago. I was a size 8 and still felt fat. After I gained it all back and went back and saw those pics I was shocked at how thin I really was. People ask me all the time how much more I'm going to lose. I still feel soooo fat. But I know I looked fine at a size 8 and will be happy when I get there, (and I will get there) I don't know why we have such a hard time with body image, but that maybe one of the reasons we allow ourselfs to regain, cause we never felt that we were a good size so what did it matter. We already were fat in our mind so our body just followed along. Maybe. I just think it's a very important part of our struggles.

Still have about 20 lbs to go. But...... Saw some jeans on the internet that helps give you a little booty. Cause mine is flat and wide. Anyway, had never been in this store, was nervous that I couldn't find anything to fit me. While looking at the jeans (Was so hoping to be able to look without the assistance of sales person but a skinny sales lady came over) She asked if I had ever worn there denim before? I told her I saw the ad on internet but I didn’t see any 14's. I was so embarrassed. She asked why I was looking for a 14, so thinking their 14's were smaller then other places, and wishing I hadn't come in….I started running my mouth,,,,,"I recently have lost a lot of weight and needed to get new clothes and really didn't know what size I needed, thank you anyway"…..and tried to leave. She told me to go to the dressing room and she would bring me some jeans. When she handed them to me she said "don’t look at the size" I put them on and they fit so nice, I went out to show her and she gave me such a great smile and said "those are size 10." WOW!!! Ok they are made a little big but I don't care they are 10's. I HAD to buy them.

HI, sorry it took me so long to get back to this. Thanks everyone for your kind and encouraging words. I went yesterday for my 4th fill. Weight loss has slowed down last couplle weeks but not gaining so thats a plus. My whole adult life I've either been losing or gaining. Oh the jeans were from Black Market White House. And I do think they help with the backside but, already getting to loose so I won't spent that much on jeans for awhile. I went to goodwill and got a cute pair for less then 10.00 and 3 great shirts for 3.00 and 4.00. 2 of them still had the tags on them. It takes some looking, and have went to several to find deals but these are my transition clothes.

Chew chew chew!