Kelliebelly

Everything is crossed for you. Good Luck :cake:

Oh man, I wish my belly was that "ugly" :cake: You look awesome!!! The PS today was grabbing handfuls of loose skin from my tummy...I reckon if you wanted a TT you could get away with the mini TT, there is not very much skin to remove at all...its alot less painful, the cut is alot smaller and it is not as expensive. Recovery time a week or so vs 6 weeks. When I have my TT in March I will post before and afters, but right now I am way too embaressed to post it. Its hideous and belongs in a horror movie :cake:

I dont hate fat people, but I can relate to the posters that would compare themselves with other large people. I really could never see how big I was until I have lost some weight and look back at pics. I mean I knew I was big and I really didnt like myself at all...but I just didnt realise how big. Alot of my thoughts revolved around size to...for example Dh would say one of his workmates invited us over for a BBQ, I would be like is she fat? If the answer was yes I would go, if it was no...I wouldnt. I was in my comfort zone with bigger people. As for makeup...before losing any of this weight my clothes cupboard consisted of plenty of baggy pants and shirts all black...the slimming colour. I didnt dress up and I didnt wear make up, I didnt htink there was a point to it. So all in all I can understand what some people are saying...but I dont hate fat people ...I actually see myself in them and compare...

Ill say pretty much what everyone else has. We are here for you and I am happy they finally have an answer....even if it is only tentative for you. Hugs

So very true....I hadnt thought of it like that. Thank you :cake:

I arrived in the morning and was done early afternoon. I really am glad I stayed overnight, I needed the injections for pain through the night...by the next day after a shower etc I was feeling better and went home. I dont think I could have handled the drive in the car home the same day as the surgery.

BIG VG bander here too. My Dr uses the VG band only now too, says there is less complications with them. It took me a little longer to reach restriction too, but then some of my very lucky friends had restriction with one fill with the VG. It all depends on your insides I think. Good Luck with it and trust your DR. As for Dr Fielding I have heard alot about him since I started my lapband journey, he studied and worked here in Australia and to date he has performed over 2000 bandings. He underwent lap-band surgery himself in December 1999 so who better than him to understand and know what we are going through. I think you would be in the hands of ONE of the best banding Drs in the world....but thats just my opinion :cake:

Congrats!!! When I think I am losing slowly I think how much would have I put on by now without the band, it always makes me feel better. I think 53lbs is awesome!!! WTG!!

I am a really happy bandster too!! I couldnt have lost this weight without my band, but I also think that the original post, whether implied or not may have been like a slap in the face to the bandsters/exbandsters that post here with troubles. A support board is for good and bad...it is never good all the time with anything. I waited a long time to post this, and hope I havent offended anyone, I just think the original posting could have been worded better so as not to make members with problems feel unwelcome or like we are sick of hearing about problems...because good or bad I know I am here for the long haul whether its good or bad.

I have found out that I have been accepted to Sydney University of Psychologists. I start my Bachelor in Associated Social Science on the 27th February. I cant believe it. I never would have attempted anything like this before let alone believe I would be accepted. It will be 4 yrs fulltime with 200hrs work placement. I am so very excited. I am also getting married in September so its a busy year...also have the 4 kids to look after as well I just wanted to share my good news. I love my band!!!

What an awesome accomplishment, a memory you and your girls will treasure forever. Its stories like this that really keep me going and motivate me. I am so happy for you

I reached my sweet spot after about 7 mths or so I think. I have had 9 fills and 9.6mls in a VG band. My band is fickle day to day, but most days I am eating smallish type meals and can eat most foods. I am on reflux meds so I really dont want to go any tighter so will try to work with what I have. I generally find that after a few months and some weight lost that I lose restriction also, but hasnt done it after this one ...touch wood

Jessssssssss, You rock!!!! You have done so well in such a short amount of time. I am so proud of you.

You are looking really good and there is a noticable difference. WTG!!

Hey Susannah, I am in NSW and a member of most of the Australian groups. There is a Yahoo group called Ozband and there is alot of ppl in there from Melbourne who are banded and through OBrian. Message me if you want the addy to the site and Ill let you know.

The other night when we were going out I was looking for something to wear and found a pair of pants that I hadnt worn since the week before banding and they were tight....sooooo these pics are of me with those pants on....it made my day!!!! BTW the one with 2 ppl is my mum and I in the pants together. I love my band!!!! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

I agree wth above posters. If you dont really know you probably arent there. I kept asking the same questions but once I reached it, I knew. Good Luck

With all these suggestions to change my name I have been trying to think of sometihng more appropriate and I cam up with - Saggybellykellie haha what do you think? It is certainly more appropriate

Lisa, I just seen your updated pic and you look awesome..you have lost so much weight. I think maybe about 190lbs. My goal is 170lbs and I am 5"6....but I also think that when you feel comfortable with what you are is when you will know you are at the right weight...but also have mini goals along the way to make it easier. Hugs

Thanks for the compliments, I really couldnt see the weight I had lost till I put them pants on. It puts it all into perspective....I will keep these pants as a reminder just how big I was. Love you guys.

Side before and after.

Updated before and after of me.

I am really sorry for what you are going through. I cant begin to imagine. I can only reiterate what has been said. We got this band because after years of trying we couldnt do it ourselves. The band basically controls how much we eat. I think daily if it wasnt for the band I know I would go back to eating how I was. I pray everyday that my band will stay in forever. Dont feel bad that you are eating more now, of course you are going to...you dont have that "stop". One day at a time and one meal at a time. We are here for you.

Wow that is so awesome WTG!!!

Anyone here understand this. I am still not over the fact that mine is so high, even after losing so much weight it hasnt really dropped. Can anyone tell me if huge amounts of excess skin would make a difference and how does the scale tell how much it really is?? Blahhhh:rolleyes: