BarbBee

I had a lower body lift January 2010 after losing 150+ pounds. I was 47 at the time. Yes, it was a lot of money but for me..emotionally, I can't imagine not having done it. I absolutely hated my flapping skin and it constantly got in the way during exercise. I would have a few other things done if I could afford it but the lower body lift gave me very dramatic results and I am really happy with my decision. The pain is manageable and short lived. The hardest part was no exercise for 6 weeks while healing. You have worked hard ..if this is what you want then do it!! Congratulations on your success!

Fantastic Bill!!!! How inspiring!!!

I had a lower body lift and hell ya it was expensive however I have no regrets. I hated my hanging stomach. It got in the way when I exercised. Made embarrasing clapping noises when I ran. That's not the kind of cheering I wanted to hear!!! When I laid down I felt like I was surrounded in a pool of skin. I absolutely hated how it looked. I worked so hard to lose the weight I did not want to be hauling around 10 pounds of flappy skin forever.. It was the best thing I could have done for my emotional health. I love my firm, healthy, fit body! I'll say it again and believe it YOU ARE WORTH IT!!!!

Wow! Fantastic time on the half!!!! I have done one so far (which I didn't train for...stupid me) and it took me 2:43. Just did an 8k this past weekend and it was great. I will try one more half and seriously train for it next year. I really admire you crazy runner folks doing a full marathon!!!! It amazes me how anyone can run 42K. Have a restful week Bill and ROCK the marathon!

AR all night is exhausting!!! I went through this too. I had almost all of my fill out because of this. I didn't think it was from too tight restriction as I could still eat what I thought was a lot. I had a upper GI barium swallow and got the results today. The doc told me my restriction was almost causing a complete obstruction and the food I ate was sitting in my esophagus and had dilated it. Thus when I laid down the food was sitting in my esophagus and came back up, regardless of the prescription pills to stop acid reflux. I will see how tonight goes. I hope for a good nights sleep. I now have 1.8cc's in a 9 cc band. Luckily I have lost my weight and have maintained for the last 2 years. It still freaks me out to have almost no fill but the damage it was causing had to be stopped. Please folks if you are having acid reflux through the night get some fill out...it will help. The long term damage could be very serious. My doc says my esophogus will return to normal once the swelling subsides and my stomach settles down. Already I can burp better and no pain while eating. Oh joy!! What a relief! Luckily my band has not slipped and is in the correct position. I will now have to be even more diligent about keeping up my exercise and proper portion sizes. Fingers crossed for a full nights sleep! Barb

"If hungry isn't the problem, then eating isn't the solution." Wow! That is one of the most helpful reminders ever!! I agree, a small unfil will help. Ice cream is ok for a rare treat. This journey is not easy...but so worth it!!

Hey fellow Canadians! I'm from Victoria BC. Had band surgery Nov. 26th 2007 and lost 160 pounds in 2 years. Best decision I ever made! All the best on your journey!

I have weighed myself everyday from the start. I bought a small 2 year calendar and record it every day. I see the pattern of my weight loss and now that I am at goal it is neat to look through it. I still weigh myself everyday (morning, after pee, no clothes same time every day) anf have given myself a five pound weight gain limit. If I go over 5 I need to get a tiny fill or up my exercise. Some think it's obsessive to weigh every day but for me it keeps me mindful all the time about my body and what it is doing. I find it helpful. Barb