skittles108

Hi all. I'm just dropping in to say hi. It's my 4 year bandiversary and I couldn't be happier. I have lost over 120 lbs., am wearing a size 10, and have stayed at goal for 2 years. I just turned 68...wow I sure don't feel it. I'm doing all the things I didn't (couldn't) do at 58. Hope you are all happy and successful and loving your band life.

Hi folks..well it's been months since I've checked in. I turned 68 in February. I was banded in 06 with a BMI of 40. I would have been happy to lose 50-60 lb., but I lost 100 and have maintained since then without problem. I have never once had a single problem with my band. I hear people say they are "stuck", "sliming", etc. and I have never experienced it. I love my band. Now back to real life, and I wish you all the best.

I had a barium swallow a week ago, really kind of routine, as it had been a year. I felt like I could eat a little more then I should, so no problem in having it done. My dr. unfortunately is out of town for 2 weeks, but his associated called today and left me a message. He said "Your pouch is slightly tipped, but nothing to worry about"...nothing to worry about? I don't understand what this means. I've heard of pouches being enlarged, I've heard of slips, but I've never heard the term "pouch is slightly tipped." Is there anyone familiar with this term that can explain to me what this means. My dr., like I said, is gone for 2 more weeks. The dr. covering from him is not a lap-band surgeon. They left a message not to worry..like that's going to happen. So, what is a tipped pouch? Please someone help me out here? Thanks so much:confused:

I hope my band lasts me a lifetime, but IF I needed a revision, I wouldn't be going for a VSG, but a full-blown DS. Why waste the time with a sleeve? Sure you have a lot of malabsorption with the DS, but you also get to eat well, and compliance with my Vitamins would never be a problem for me. I just don't see why if you are getting your insides rearraged you don't go full bore...just my thoughts.

Two more boys have come forward claiming they slept with this girl about the time of conception and could be the father. Stay tuned. It's definitely getting more interesting.

I don't post here much, but I'm almost 3 years out and love my band. I'm down about 130 lbs. and have never had a single problem with it. The band is far from "crap" for me, but I don't choose to speak for others. It may not be for everyone, but it definitely was the right choice for me. I have maintained my weight for well over a year now, and in fact lost 6 more pounds, so I consider myself a success. I was older getting this band, and worked hard to get approved. I'm sorry BubbleButt that you hated your band, but "one man's trash is another man's treasure" and so it is with me and my band. I plan on dying with this wonderful little device inside me, AND absolutely no one can tell me I didn't do the right thing for me. I didn't want my guts rearranged, and that is the reason most people choose the band. I am going to end this post by saying I have never regretted a single day of having this band..not one single, solitary day, so please speak only for yourself. I choose to speak only for me, and I live each day like it is the beginning of my life thanks to this band.

I'm so glad a few of us check in here regularly. I had a dr. appt. a couple weeks ago and the dr. took out some of my fill. I knew I had been tight for awhile, but he took me down quite a bit. I am eating more then I should be, and I will be glad to go back on the 9th of March. This band is indeed fickle. I wonder if there is truly a "sweet spot" or just plain good restriction. I am going to NYC in May for a vacation. Your trip to Korea sounds like it will be fun. Is your daughter's family military. My SIL spent 2 tours over there unaccompanied. He brought me back some beautiful things, including I mink blanket that I cherish. Check back in and let me know how you are doing. Let's keep this thread going if we can. Skittles

Hi there, life gets in the way and I forget to check in. My grand-daughter and I share the same birthday and just celebrated together. Life has been busy. I'm also flying to NYC for a week in May and I'm really excited. I'm glad your surgery went well and you are doing good. Congrats on the weight loss. My sleep apnea is gone. My blood work is all fine, but the dr. said "you are still 67-take a nap if you want one". I guess I don't like wasting a minute in a day, but hay maybe I need that little nap. No harm done, right? I'm so glad everyone is doing well. Tomorrow is Valentine's Day and still a kind of tough day to get through..when does it ever get easier, or is it just me? Love, Skittles

I found the comment about Kate Winslet's breasts in "bad taste" really. It just isn't something that should be blurted out on a TV show. I think it's a case of "maybe you had to see the show" to see how it was presented. Kate Winslet is a wonderful actress, did a great job in Revolutionary Road (although the movie is a whole nuther subject), but that was over the top even for Oprah. Kate replied with gesture-"oh you mean down to here" or "under my arms when I lay down". Give me a break, that was such an unnecessary comment, & it in no way mean I approve or disapprove of breast surgery, because I don't give a fiddler's damn about it. It's a personal decision. It just seemed inappropriate in the way it was said-but Oprah, well I guess she can get away with anything-sadly.

I like the girl that takes care of her 93-year-old Grandma. That girl had a really nice voice. I don't care much for the try-outs though.

I'd be hard pressed to top her latest blunder. She told Kate Winslet "I so glad you have real breasts" WTF kind of thing is that to say to anyone, & how come she took such note of it?:thumbup: Even Ellen topped her favorite Christmas gifts this year. Oprah went with cheap & free (why? she is rich as hell) & Ellen gave away some awesome crap.

Hi there in Sandpoint..waving from the other end of Idaho, near Boise. I'm 2 1/2 years out from banding, & now 66-years-old. I'm at goal weight & have been since a yr. out, with no trouble at all maintaining. The only thing that is not my friend seems to be bread (unless it's toasted). I've kept a fairly tight fill (but not too tight) for over a year now. I think I'm going to get some taken out next mo., as I'm really through losing. It's a whole new life now...no knee problems & far more energy. I wish you luck. :thumbup:

Hi, I just wanted to check in & see how everyone is doing on this busy thread. I am 2 1/2 years. out from lapbanding, & I have lost 130 total. It's like a new life for me. I was pretty well confined to a wheelchair, had been told I needed new knees, but when the weight came off so did the pressure on the knees...2 1/2 years later & no new knees yet, & no more pain. Today I spent 6 hr. out shopping with my daughter for Christmas, & never even got tired..had a great day. This is a brand new phase of my life & at 66 going on 67, I feel better then I did at 45-50. I have gained nothing back...absolutely nothng. I love my lapband. I didn't read all your posts, but I hope you are all happy with yours, or looking forward to it. It was a life saving surgery for me. If you have any questions that you need to ask someone further out, prease feel free to ask, & I'm happy to meet you all. Dee:smile2: