54Shirley

DITTO !

Well ! You will have a new Birthday also to Celebrate, along with a New LIFE !. That's the most important thing. Remember,,,, this is a s l o w go. So be patient, once this jumps into gear, and you actually start losing. You will always be on the downhill slide, AS LONG AS YOU FOLLOW YOUR PLAN ! Shirley.

I am from a Ethnic background also, and food was always a major part of everything. If you didn't eat it, it was offensive. Well, that's what helped get me FAT, and it became a FOOD ADDICTION. I new I lost weight in the past, but always put it back on. So the bottom line was I knew I needed help, because I could not keep it of. So at 356 Lbs. I started my weight loss journey. I eat for myself, and my health. Eventually,,, other people begin to understand, that you must do what is right for you. People do understand. I did some research on the sleeve, the problem is,,, is when they cut away part of your stomach, (NO GOING BACK !) They cut out the Hunger Hormone, and for a lot of people, in about 2-3 years, it grows back ! ! Now that's a problem... If I were you, I would call them up, and tell them it's nerves, and I made a mistake. (I'm sure they understand this.) and stick with a good plan. That's if it were me ! I am not telling you what to do at all ! ! ! Just think of your life, and ask yourself. CAN YOU LOSE WEIGHT, AND KEEP IT OF ? If yes then I would ask you why are you even here ? If not ! Your not alone ! You have to except this. Think about it.. P M me any time, Shirley.

Ditto ! Just a word from someone that has been banded for 6 years. My Band has not stretched at all... I have a 4cc band, (THAT IS THE ORIGINAL BAND) mY FILL IS AT 2.5 CC'S, and if I try to go tighter, well,,, I wouldn't be able to swallow Water. So it has to stay in the Green Zone. The Band is adjusted to fit your needs. Example: If you have a 12 cc Band (IF THEY MAKE ONE ! CAUSE I DON'T KNOW THE SIZES) They may only need 6cc's in it to get to your fill line, and stay comfortable. Then you have plenty of room for Adjustments. It's not like your going to start at 11cc's, and then have to worry will you run out of room with the Band for Adjustments. I have never heard of that happening at all. So just a piece of advice thrown your way. I'm sorry that I could not have told you this, before you changed your mind., just for comfort. I wish you luck ! But please think about the above posts. They are on the Money. Shirley.

That was my concern when I was getting Banded. I asked my surgeon, and he said we can work around it, so don't worry. I lost weight though, so I had NO ! problem at all.

There Gone !

I am available for a Buddy. Was Banded on 10/31/2006 Boooooooooo ! ! ! It was a Great Time to get the Band. I see were close in Birthrates to. Happy Belated... Shirley.

I loved it ! ! ! I had the best care.... Glad to have been Banded on that date.

Lets see how many Halloween Bandsters are out there. So speak up. Shirley. 10/31/2006

Welcome to the other side.. Also known as the Losing side. Congrats... , and glad to hear your doing O.K.... Shirley.

I was, and, I had Fantastic Care ! Share your experience from before, or tell us how you feel about getting Banded on Halloween. Shirley 10/31/2006

Depends what you need done ? Some people get a Tummy Tuck, and maybe there arms or legs done. (Dr.'s offer package deals too.) Some people have a TOTAL BODY LIFT! I new of a woman that had that done, they kept her medicated for about 2 weeks, then allow another 2 weeks for the swelling to go down, and she looked Great ! But I would not go that far just to wear a Bikini.

Your right about your last sentence.... It will be a lifetime.....

Make sure your approved, then take it from there...

Not Me ! I'd rather have Skin then Fat. Eventually down the road, you might be able to get the skin removed.

Thanks for the correct info... I appreciate it, and sure feel better knowing that. Shirley.

one fill done under Fluoroscope. Took me straight to my fill line.

Just a note so you know: Being overweight causes your Hormones to go out of wack... That's why a lot of people say I'm Depressed.... When you lose a good portion of the weight, that will go away, unless you have a different condition, that needs medication. You will find that out when you have lost weight... Just a note to help understand the confusion, and depression. Shirley.

If you want this to Die with you, and not pass it on to your kids, then you need to do something. The Band is not that bad, or a lot of people would not have got one. You learned eating habits, and bad habits. You can learn good habits. Then teach them on to your Children. Understand me when I tell you this is life changing ! So if you want to change your life,,,, the Band will do the Job. But you must learn to eat Healthy. Junk food will not help you lose weight. It's up to you. You started something, don't back out because of Nerves. We all go threw this too. It can drive you up the wall. Just remember this: Are you Ready To Start Your New Life ! That says it all, because its the Truth. I started at 356 and last time weighed was 241. So the Band Works ! and there ain't no stopping me now....

I love Catfish.

Sounds like Withdrawls to me. I am a food addict, and your ringing a bell to me. It's not uncommon, it really does happen allot. You will still be able to eat healthy foods, as far as being stuck ! If you chew it down to the consistency of Applesauce, you won't have a problem. Some things will be more difficult then others, but you will learn what you can, and can't have. !. Because it is not good in your calorie counting or low in Protein. 2. that type of food causes a stuck episode. 3, Believe me when I tell you you are not going to miss it ! You might be missing it now, but in time, that all goes away. You will eat out, at home, at work, wherever you need to. Just watch what you eat like Atkins, and keep your calorie intake low, and protein high. When you add in your exercise,,, you'll go far. You have to be patient though,,,, and consistency is the key.. So if I didn't need it "realistically" I would not have done it. Instead,, it was the Best Decision I ever made. Shirley

Well say hello to the Sophisticated Ladies here. I am 57, and feel like 21..... YES ! I have 2 artificial Knees from being overweight, and trying to lose weight exerciseing. I shot my knees. So they are long replaced, and I work out in a Gym, and Pool for NO! Impact Aerobics, and it helps. also helps with weight loss. As far as to OLD to have surgery ? NO WAY ! Your Life is worth to much... Lets keep in touch O.K... Shirley.

Not knocking it ! And I know kids play a big part in weight gain. But if you can't keep it off, then this is where it comes in, and works. I lost weight, kept it off then one day gained most of it back. Old habits are hard to beat. If this is you then give it a thought. If not ! You are very lucky. Good Luck with your research, Shirley.

Your question has a simple answer. Can you keep it of ? If not,, then there is a good reason for the Band. Allot of other people have medical reasons, and that Band has helped But be honest with yourself when you answer that question. That means Yo Yo Dieting.