☠carolinagirl☠

one question, have you lost inches? are you wearing smaller sized clothes? are you feeling better? if you answered yes, then the band is doing its job. just because the scale isnt showing a number loss that you so want, it does not mean its not working. sounds like you are doing just great.

no, am too stuck up for that

aj.......testing one two fourteen must leave to do historical research on the emergence of the word b*****

click.........i respectfully request you refrain from such harsh words......

they did look awesome today i must admit......never did take a pic of my tosies for you

was powdering my nose and having some refreshment.........

of all things.....you stupid b**** forgot the codes attn lap band world........seeking new b****** to cut up with as two stupid b****** cant remember the code.........

was a difficult day and was threatened with my life by not one but 2 b******* today i struggled with negative thoughts in regards to myself read many pm's from friends i love and adore and it pulled me out of my slump i have accepted what is.....i am ok as i am right now thank you my friends

sexy sexy THANG

you continue to inspire me tkw

your dr is wrong and also right. some people may only lose small amounts. they may not live the band life of eating healthy food and exercising. who knows why one doesnt lose (much if any). some people lose great amounts. Missy is pretty damn near 160 in 9 months, deedee is at 100 pounds loss, love the new me is at 120 pounds loss and i am at 73 loss....and the list is ongoing...... so it can be done if you expect to lose weight overnight or easily this is not for you if you are not gonna change what or how much you eat this is not for you if you are not gonna help this tool, dont get it skin and saggy, id rather have some saggy skin then be obese. it depends on your skin type, your age, how much weight you have to lose....etc.....there is always surgery if you want it... if you love your hub and he loves you, then he will love the new/improved/healthier you i also think your was full of **** saying to you people end up divorced. maybe some do but what about the ones who dont? only you can do this and only you cannot do this

drama ....yellow rose....drama

dumb is as dumb does madds respectfully yours..

my bmi was in the mid 60's now i am in high 40's i never heard of the plication until my surgeon suggested it to me. he knew how much i wanted this surgery to make myself well and felt this would aid me. (he is most pleased with my strict following guidelines) i did not want the bypass so i opted for something i was comfortable with. that being said, my dr stressed heavily, that if i did not change my eating habits and me moving/exercising, the loss would be slow if not at all. its only a tool. i have to help it by eating better and do what i can exercise wise. i am thinking some are saying this is the new sleeve and i will lose a million pounds overnight. not so. its a day by day thing. it makes me feel full on smaller amounts but i still gotta work at it. you will find i dont bs around when it comes to procedures and i only reference what i know and what my dr advised me. what works for me, may not work for someone else. if you want it, go for it. behind you whatever you choose. but whichever you choose, you gotta work it.

well, the plication is the shape of a small baby banana the dr said and can only hold about 4 oz. (so right from the start) i could not eat alot. (i did not try either as i was/am too scared) to stretch my stomach or the sutures or even risk stretching the band area. i take his cautions seriously. dr said alittle Fluid was put into my band at surgery. i have no idea how much until we do the first fill. so i do have (some restriction). but i eat like i have total restriction. i make myself stop at 1 cup (and do not push it or eat longer than 20 min)....i get full very quick. thank you for the nice words. i so appreciate that i also think larger people can lose quicker at the beginning than someone who doesnt have as large bmi as some. (which was me). you are doing great. so proud of you.

gonna call you lettuce from now on LOL glad you are okay my darling

life is too short to worry about some that dont matter some people will never change. i have accepted that in my life. i am focusing on the ones that do care and love and accept me. all i can do. thanks for these posts. they are awesome. and quite frankly, so are you.

why would you not want to call the dr? they did surgery on you and would offer the advice to come in or not and to see what the problem is (if any). could be gas. could be constipation. could be whatever. but if you are afraid to call the dr now over some pain, what would you do if something is really wrong?? your life/health is worth more than that.

if you want to get well by losing weight, def go to this seminar to see what it is all about. listen to what they say. ask questions. look and seek out those who are successful. if you really (want) to lose weight and do something about it, its a good thing. its not easy its not a miracle overnight cure all there is good and bad but if can work if you help it. the band will help you lose weight by eating less (esp when fills start) but its up to you to eat smart and eat better foods than ez slider/high fat/high calorie foods. you can do this. the seminar made me realize i can do this if i want too. all the best to you

atta girl follow the dr's instructions follow your heart and get rid of the will power (i dont believe in that) find your want power and go for it...

not saying you cant....i have every so oftens....every so often just eat better food, in smaller amounts and you cant go wrong. i wont let you go into this with your whole heart...or not at all i seen too many posts who are cheating on their pre and post ops and wondering why the band isnt working help the band,,,,,,and it will help you

if you change from the cheap, easy slider foods to healthy, fresh and non processed foods (and every so oftens) and exercise, diets arent needed. the band will help you eat less, but we gotta help the band by keeping it real.