Boykie

It is encouraging to read these threads - apart from the pain, everyone seems positive. Were any of you conversions? Anyone remove the LapBand and do the sleeve in a single operation? About to head down that road myself Tia Boykie

HI. I have had the band for 5 years but it has been fighting me for the past 2. I decided on a conversion to sleeve due to my aversion for major surgery/ replumbing. Hey, I can always "upgrade" later. And, all that being said, the LapBand removal and Sleeve are a major surgery anyway. Seriously, speak to your doctor. A bariatric surgeon not just any surgeon. Find someone you can trust. I am 54 so could go either way, but don't feel like living on handfuls of tablets for the rest of my life, so am opting for sleeve as that apparently requires a Multivitamin and B12 supplements. A friend who describes her previous self as "eligible for her own zip-code" now weighs 115 a decade after having bypass Best of luck Boykie Good luck with your decision.

not I. Had an Omron for 3 or 4 years then went to FitBit flex about 3 months ago. The Flex does not sense vertical movement ( steps etc ) but I don't care - would rather not have to remember to clip it on everyday

I love my fitbit flex. Take it off about every 6 days to charge. Synchs with MyFitnessPal.com which I use for tracking calories. There is a design issue with the charging cradle - initially thought it was not holding charge then realized it was never charging properly. Jam some paper at the end to force contacts to touch

How it it going now? I lost 60lbs and stayed there and have been fighting the band for the last year. Mainly psychological I think. Anyway, this week I think I cleared that hurdle and decided I was tired of been a slave to food. So. Let's see how it goes. First goal. Another 25 lbs

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What the heck? Silly iPhone, sill me. Sorry for multiple postings

I agree with the suggestions. Lots of support and experience talking. I was getting PO'd as I sometimes experienced PBs - probably from not chewing, sometimes tablets etc. a friend told me about Papaya enzimes, a chewable tablet (I found them at GNC) Now, any issues and I chew 3 or 4 and the issue is resolved in a few minutes. Works for me You are doing well. Deflate the band a tad and off you go. Good luck

how are you going on the restart ? I have got to the stage where i have gone nowhere (actually 5 pounds up) for the past 8 months or so. I am tired of fighting food, so made an appointment to have 0.1 cc removed as I think i might eat the proper foods IF i did not have to fight it. I am browsing the site to see if anybody else is having the same issues ?? Good luck on you restart.

What happened to the original Friday-Weigh-In string that we had ?? Eventually got to 201/4 this week, another 25 or so to go. Got a little taken out this week, can eat for the first time in 3 months... might be dangerous ! i feel like a bulldog with the muzzle removed.. have a great week team.

CONGRATS JAYTEE.. well done mate.. now I better get going and follow the example you have set for us. me .. 202.7 .. but .. i am leaving on a 7 day cruise on Sat .. so that could be interesting. I somehow suspect I will not be returning and finding myself in onderland.

206.4 this morning.. a trickle in the right direction. I guess I had strayed without being aware of it (tired of plateau'ing led me to get lazy/snack/be a bad boy). Heading down the path now .. hopefully a little consistency before my cruise..

I can only wish that a boomerang to 159 was my problem. Hey, if i can ever shrug the last 55 lbs then it could be.. I bounced up to 212 - after hanging at 206/208 for the longest time.. as you said girlie .. back to basics.. Good luck.

i have been absent for a bit, and need to get focused again. I have been bouncing 204 - 209 range.. dunno whats up. I went thru few weeks of eating below 700 or 800 calories a day, and am trying to ramp up the Cals. maybe next week is an improvement. JT - i follow you as my role model -- so, keep it up mate.

So near, but yet so far.. the Boomerang and trickled down a little .. slowly does it, would not want to rush into Onderland.. :tt1:

boomarang .. back at 209.7 this week. 'tis a bugger, but am still (almost) 80 lbs down, so am happy overall. Good week to all

quick post, am really hectically busy.. However, after weeks of not losing, I am down to 207.9 .. at last I lost again. The few notifications I have received (from this email list) tell me that some of our brethren have been battling and experiencing other hardships. Our thoughts with you all, have a great week and keep the faith. k

Bugger. After hitting 211.4 on 15 May, a bit of yo-yo, and today back to 211.4 [mini-YAY] Great loooooong weekend to all

Welcome to the group - and to the road to success.. 211.4 this morning .. guess every little bit helps Great weekend everyone..

Congrats on the 100 down - must feel great.. eye, on the otherhand, will take the approx 2 lbs in the last week or so.. I am on the road, so let's go with yesterdays weight of 212.1.. good week everyone.

At 214.0, i guess i will take every little bit that comes my way. better than the yo-yo i experienced up to about a month ago.. Have a great & successful week bandsters.

216.9 this morning - i will take that, better than a poke in the eye with a stick.. Wishing everyone great weekend ! And,, welcome new bandsters - this is a great tool to aid you on your journey!