JustWatchMe

Yep. That’s why I type p rotein with a space. Lol.

I haven’t posted in the General LapBand forums in a long time but I’m very happy with my band. This March will be four years. My level of restriction is perfect as far as I am concerned. But I do eat a lot of s alads instead of solid p rotein. If I ate more solid p rotein I would feel more restriction and probably lose weight again. I’ve bounced about 15-18 pounds over the last two years up and down. I haven’t visited my surgeon’s office in 2-1/2 years. The nurse who did my fills left. I feel like if it ain’t broke, don’t tinker with it. Anyway, life banded is wonderful. I also go to Overeaters Anonymous and I know I need both OA and my band to continue to be successful living my new lifestyle. I’m so grateful for the banders here and for Alex.

So happy to hear from longtimers and know I’m not alone and we are all fighting the good fight.

So glad to see Kathy and TMF here!

Just got stood up on a first date with someone on Match. Tell me again why this is worth it? And I look DAMN GOOD tonight too. Loser.

I think it would help me if I checked in here more often. Just hearing from others who are fighting the good fight each day helps me. Liz, we can do this!

Happy New Year to my band buddies. I read an inspirational meditation this morning that said the hard work is done. Now you have reached your reward. Now it is time to learn joy. I’m not big on resolutions but I can sure use that in 2018. Much happiness to you all.

Sharpie, I’m so happy for you! What a joyful Christmas! Liz, that’s funny!! Julie, your eleven years of success truly inspire me! These were great posts to wake up to today.

How are my peeps? I’m frustrated with ten pounds that won’t budge since summer. I did a two-day P rotein S hake reset this week and I thought I’d never make it. lol. How the heck I managed six weeks post-op on l iquids is beyond me.

I’m trying to get used to the idea of dating. I’ve met a half dozen men on Match for coffee, and I think something is subconsciously sending me back to the food. I really love my new life, my new home, and the freedom of being a true empty nester. I’m not even sure why I feel the pressure to find a partner. I like the attention, I suppose. Man, this is complicated.

Hi folks. Does anyone still read this thread? I’m doing okay but struggling with ten pounds I added this summer. It’s not a fill problem. I’m overdoing salads big time. Anyway, how is everyone?

But WLS is the "easy way out", right? Nope. Nope. Nope. The struggle is real. It's much better for me banded than without, but I am eating between 1200-1300 calories a day and I can't get below 178. If I'm not vigilant or if I make too many exceptions, five to ten pounds comes on immediately. Lisa, I do love my band, but if I were doing this for the first time today, I would opt for the sleeve. I just had to get a new general practitioner because my other one retired. I will miss him. He was the one that approved me for weight-loss surgery. So I found another doctor in the same location, and I told her I was a bariatric patient. I asked her if she had other lap band patients in her practice. She said oh yes but you must be the poster child for LapBand. Most of my patients do not have success with the band. I was taken aback by that comment. It also made me a bit nervous. In terms of long-term success I mean. Well, I just keep thinking that Alex here has had success for over a dozen years. So far, I have not had one stitch of trouble with my band. I know I am at the right restriction level because I still do get stuck if I eat too quickly or don't chew well enough. So for today I guess I'm in good shape. This final 30 pounds won't come off unless I up my exercise, and I am just too lazy and unwilling to do that. So for that, I have nobody to blame except myself.

How's everyone doing? I'm trying to get this final 30 pounds off. I gave up cheese most recently. Grrrrrrr.....

It's also the first time in over three years I've not worn a body shaper every day. Just too hot here. I may not go back to wearing them.

I'm in Punta Cana with my daughters for five days. Bare legs, bare arms, and so happy. I haven't felt this "normal" in decades. These pics really represent a milestone in how I see myself. I even uploaded them to Match.com. This place is heaven on earth. Only downside is the weight I'm sure I'm gaining this week. I'll have to be extra vigilant when I get home.

Lisa I'm so sorry. What an ordeal. If it were me I'd revise. Not sure whether sleeve or rny but like Liz said, take time to decide.

Julie that's a great picture!

Oh Lord. I joined eHarmony. Stay tuned.

How is everyone doing?

Sharpie, you look beautiful!!

Julie, Sharpie and gowalking, (hugs) and peaceful, healing thoughts sent your way. I am headed into a buffet now as a belated birthday celebration with my best friend. No worries about overeating. I put on my heels and a dress. I wear a dress about once or twice a year. It's a miracle that the same dress that fit for me last spring fits today. Even a little better. I had a mammogram this morning. My tech asked if I'd lost weight since last March. I said yes, maybe 15-20 pounds. She said my breasts are smaller. Lol. Sometimes it's the passing of a year that helps me see the growth and recovery I have. I'm still stunned that my closet has the same clothes in it as last year. I do have to buy a new dress though, because my younger daughter graduates college next month. I don't want the photos to look the same as last year's pics when her sister graduated from the same school in the same robe. I love the "problems" I have today.

Sharpie and gowalking, healing vibes to both of you!!!!! I'm doing very well. I hosted Easter at my new home for eleven people. I cut out cream in my c offee two months ago and lost a couple of pounds but still stuck in the 170s. Gonna have to exercise. Ugh. Such problems. What a whiner. Ok, committing to daily walks with the pup right now.

You folks are my heroes.

I love my band. Love love love

Did anybody else have to give up s alads in order to lose more weight? I'm kinda bummed because I love me my big s alads but I know I've been overdoing it. Even just using balsamic vinegar and a little oil I've maintained this weight due to the c heese and seeds and croutons I add in. Sigh. I guess it's yet another comfort f ood it's time to let go of. Solid dense p rotein and a measured vegetable instead. I really want to get this final 25 pounds off.