Tiny1234

I so understand what you're saying. I too had lost my way and am now trying to get back on track. Banded in 2012 and did great until the passing of my dad in 2013. It totally devestated me. But now it's time to start looking after my physical self again. Here's to a great summer of eating healthy, walking and success on our weight loss journey.

Ditto, ditto, ditto...same issues. Meds for anxiety, arthritis, lost 40 lbs, put 30 back on. Soooo need to get back on track. Death in family 2 years ago did a real number on me. I'm ready to get back to looking after myself. Spring is here, sun is shining,. I haven't checked into this website for a couple of years. No regrets just time to get my sh* t together!! Good luck to you all.

I just heard about Tom, I'm in shock. What a wonderful man. He wil be missed by so many. RIP Tom.

Hi there, banded nov 28...lost 40'ish lbs. started approx 265. Feel great. Looking to lose 20 more by end of year, no pressure though. I eat healthier and move more so only good things to come. I'm more interested in how my clothes fit rather than what the scales say. I've never regretted my decision to have LB surgery. Good luck to everyone.

Haha, very good...I like that.

Where is everyone in their lapband journey? Banded November 2012 Weightloss is 40 lbs Key to success for me is keeping a journal Just wondering what everyone else is doing to stay on track?

Non scale victory.

Best of luck to you too Carriet!

Ditto...I felt the same way. I'm also self pay (Ontario Canada), kinda left not really knowing a whole lot, muddled through leaflets and an online site for their clinic, hoped I wasn't making any mistakes...that was 6 months ago. I pick and choose what I want to read on here and who I trust to give good info...there are quite a few who always give good advise, and some who just say the same old same old. I could've asked lots of questions and made phone calls to the clinic, they really are a great bunch, I figured I could figure it out myself..and I was fine with it all. It's really common sense. Don't know where my common sense was before my surgery, somehow I found it afterwards and of course the lapband sure has been great for me. Ive lost close to 50 lbs, feel great and am in constant contact with the clinic. You'll do fine, you'll be fine. You'll need a bit of patience and you'll need to be kind to yourself for a bit but you'll get through it. June 20th, my birthday, nothing ever goes wrong on my birthday! Take care and all the best...speedy recovery!

Beautiful inside and out, you're truly an inspiration and a very wise woman. It's been nice getting to know you through this forum.

Down'omer, eh, I chewed gum because of same issue, protein drinks can leave a nasty after taste. Oh, and I drank lots of water as well. Best of luck to you, gotta love a Newfoundlander!

USA has much better selection than what I can find around here. (I'm also from Ontario). I did find some nice protein powder at Popeyes, low in carbs and sugar and high in protein. I always make a protein smoothie for breakfast so am always on the lookout for good protein powder. I'm heading to USA this weekend and have been making notes along the way of protein powders that I see noted here, so will be loading up before I come home. Much more flavour variety, not just chocolate and vanilla. Blah, boring.