luckyfive101
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Well, you certainly have the right attitude! Hang in there... you'll do it!
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Hey 50 & over gang We have a new spot
luckyfive101 replied to IndioGirl55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Anyone who thinks this doesn't work for 50 and over, I hit my HALF-WAY point this past week! 75 down/75 to go! ........oh and the bread........... don't even TRY! 13 months now.. and I KNOW BETTER THAN EVEN TRY! LOL! guess I will have to learn to live without it the rest of my days! lol! -
Congrats on getting banded! Looks like you are off to a good start! Hope to see "less of you" soon!
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hey guys! Yes... the blue dress is YOU! Good job! I have actually thought about having an UnFill lately. I have been having a problem even drinking heavy liquids... But I am losing so well now and I think I will give it another week or two and see how things go.. I just have to keep sipping the liquids so I don't get dehydrated. Hope to see "less of you" soon!
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I have experienced seems like ALL OF THE PROBS you guys are discussing! Finally got a good fill and have started to lose again. Hit the HALF-WAY MARK this week! Yippee! 75 down, 75 to go! Believe me.. you WILL GET RESTRICTION at some point if you hang in there.. and then you will miss the time you could EAT ANYTHING as stated above! lol! Keep up the good work!
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Looking WONDERFUL! Congrats! -
Hey there! Yes! Finally, scales started moving again.. and HOW! I have lost 16 pounds in 3 weeks since my last fill! Yippee! Good to hear from you again.. Will check out your facebook... Keep in touch!
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Hey! Good to see a fellow Tennessean on here! I live in Mosheim, just East of Knoxville. Good luck on your journey and keep in touch!
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Does Banding Work if you're over 50?
luckyfive101 replied to knotchy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I too, was at a standstill for about 3 months until I got the right fill. Don't give up on it yet.. It is a tool.. but it works! You have done wonderfully already! Keep up the good work! -
I remember this feeling..like you might have done all this for nothing.. I also remember when I went to the doc for my fill.. He said, "Your life is about to change.".. and BOY DID IT EVER! Don't worry, you will KNOW YOU HAVE A BAND after you get a fill! Enjoy it while you can! lol! Good luck!
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I have the larger band, but I didn't know at first that they actually leave the band "EMPTY" after surgery. You may have a small amount of restriction after surgery, but that is mainly due to the swelling. You will find after your first fill, YOUR LIFE WILL CHANGE DRAMATICALLY! Enjoy while you can! Good luck!
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Been reading some of your posts.. You are an inspiration! I too have had the same feelings about whether or not it was "Worth it"... Times when I want to eat and can't.. but overall, I LOVE MY BAND! I am down about 70 pounds now in a little over a year.. and I WOULD DO IT AGAIN IN A HEARTBEAT! But anybody ever says something about me taking the EASY WAY OUT... don't know what they are talking about! This was a life-changing experience.. and the band don't do it alone! You have to be committed! Keep up the good work!
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Relaxing at home after an over fill...starving and dehydrated, but still able to smile!
luckyfive101 commented on notateechanow's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
Man! I know that feeling.. Had a slight OVERFILL about 2 weeks ago.. Still trying to get through it... Well.. I wanted RESTRICTION! Be careful what you ask for! LOL! You look WONDERFUL! Keep up the good work! -
you are looking GREAT! Congrats! -
I absolutely LOVE this one... Mix cottage cheese with Activia (any flavor you like) and sprinkle with a little bit of coconut... You have a DELICIOUS and filling meal that also helps keep you "Regular"... Keep up the good work!
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Does Banding Work if you're over 50?
luckyfive101 replied to knotchy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Well.. just past my 1-year Bandiversary and have lost 69 pounds! Yah! It can definitely work after 50, but it is JUST A TOOL.. You have to commit to it! Good luck and God Bless! -
You look WONDERFUL! Congrats! -
Hey! FINALLY GOT MY 3RD fill! It is going wonderfully! Hope all is going well with you! Your pics look great! Size 12.. that sounds like a dream!
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Hey Junies! Well.. HAPPY BANDIVERSARY! Just got my 3rd Fill.. Doesn't really feel like it has kicked in yet.. But I am really glad to finally be getting back on track!........went 2 months in need of a fill and didn't lose anything! YIKES! Finally was able to get away and take care of that little business (it entails a whole day for me... 4 hours ONE WAY!)... Congrats to all on the GREAT job you have done! Hope to "See LESS OF YOU" in the near future!
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Hey Lucy! Looks like you are doing really good! You were banded the day before me.. of course, I have a lot more to lose than you! ... but I know I have the tool to get there now! Happy Bandiversary! Keep up the good work!
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Good for you! I have a pair of Kalvin Klein jeans (size 10) that I intend to wear again one day... if the moths don't get them first! LOL! probably dry rot before I get there! Keep up the good work!
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Wow! What a difference! Good job!
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Congrats! I am scheduled for my Third Fill on that date (and June 20 is my ONE-YEAR BANDIVERSARY)!! I will be thinking of you! Keep positive!
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my hubby and me.. Isn't he smoking hot? 2/28/09
luckyfive101 commented on allielee's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
Yep! He IS SMOKING! lol! you asked! You look great too! You have done WONDERFUL! -
Sorry you are having so much trouble getting your fills! I don't know if it is an option for you or not, but I am self pay, and my fills are $165.. They are very aggressive with my fills and I CALL THEM WHEN I NEED ONE.. not visa versa! I go through FILL CENTERS USA... Just an idea you might want to check out. I have only had to have 2 fills in 11 months .......... as I said, they are so aggressive with the fills ....... and of course, we all have our personal idiosyncrasies.. Good luck! Hope to see less of you soon! Hang in there!