Julie norton

It was a bittersweet time for us with the first at school It was so quiet! More time for the one at home at first. Then he went 100 miles away to college and it was really quiet. My hubby and I adapted. Less mess, -dishes- laundry -shopping but still I miss that time. Now one is getting married. Another new adventure. And yes. Our food addiction cannot fill the void. Somehow we all keep going. And not yo-yo dieting. Sooo happy about that

I have troubles with pasta. Geez and I'm Italian

You are normal. And this is your new lifestyle. It takes a bit to get used to new habits. Please think of your big picture. Where you will be 1-2-3 years from now. Relax and let the band work with your body. Best of luck

Funny room. You never know what topic will show. But it will probably be personal and funny. Keep it going !!

Good luck. This is not a straight line journey But it is better now. A little up and down. I'm better at my food most of the time. Try not to get mad at self when I eat poorly. Just gotta start again. Right???

I also take protein bars and drinks for flying. Once mine gets irritated if takes a day to calm down and that can mess with a vacation!!

I think it may be a female estrogen thing. Lots if us have experienced shorter tempers. I thought mine was menopause related. But not sure. Better now

Good for you long termers. Love to hear stories of our journey. Almost 7 years for me. Mostly good. Not perfect. But GOOD

Dawalsh. Like what you have to say. It is quite a journey. I would do it again. 7 year bandiversary coming up!!

So happy for your success. You deserve it and I bet it feels great.

Congrats on the great stories. Sorry for the unsuccessful stories. No one solution works for everyone. This one changed the course of my life and I would truly do it again

Sounding like there are a few of us in the South Bayish area I am open to trying to meet to be with others on this band journey. Except for this forum, I only have one other friend who had the sleeve surgery. Any ideas?

I am just an hour plus south of SF too. Maybe a support group or meeting sometime?

Good luck to you

Love to hear long term success stories. They help us seasoned bandsters keep on. Congrats. It sometimes is not an easy journey. But worth it!!

Not sure what a rev wrap is ? Tortilla like flat bread ish wrapped around ?? ???´???–do tell. And did you tolerate it?

Thanks for the great words. It is an inspiration to me. And I am not easily impressed or inspired. But today I am!

Thanks for all the responses. It helps me to see most people do not think broaching this subject is good form. Only in response to questions is what I am reading. Of course I knew 7 years ago,Before my journey into WLS that I was interested in something that appeared to last. Rather than taking off 30 lbs. gaining 32. Etc. I would have liked to hear some options. But I'm hearing that is only me. Any thoughts?

Good info. I chose not to tell many. Years later I'm glad I did. I can still give info to anyone I want right. Can't unring a bell tho. Good luck

Would love to see a 2 yr.post group. 4 year group. 6 yr group. There are enough of us that things do change a bit after longer periods. Veteran bandsters is good. But not quite specific enough. What do ya think ?

Good stories. Sometimes we forget this is a marathon. Not a sprint. Let us get thru a few years. it certainly helped to get people used to the new you. They go stop commenting. Eventually. Hopefully❤

Well put. Ignorance is everywhere Informed is educated. Even in weighty issues❤