xavier

Only one piece of wisdom...get that abdominal binder...it gets you sleeping back in your bed and n a normal position faster...I guess they sell them at Walgreens...you will be surprised how much gravity pulls on your gut. I guess you'll be getting one in surgery like i did though...unless it was somehow related to the hernia repair...who knows...ask him! All I can say is my mind is free of thoughts of food an anything (the $, the pain) is worth it...I know I will loosen up as I lose the intra abdominal fat but at least I know the good effects of having it snug!! I will be thinking of you on the 8th...you better keep me posted!

I am 48 and was obese for 20 years...I think dieting made me fat! Anyway this is the best thing I have ever done and at this point (maintenance) I would say its easy. I also wish I could have done this much earlier in life!

I finally put up my before and after photos! I have lost 5 pounds since the last one (normal BMI 145 lbs). I strongly advise doing pix all along the process, I did mine at ten-pound intervals!

hows it goin' JP?

You are starting about the same as me (215). I am 5'4" and was bursting a size 16Levis short but really was an 18. Now I am comfortable in the same jeans but they are 6S. In Gap or Calvin Klein I wear an 8, a little loose.

You are just such an awesome example to try to follow...thanks for all your photos and especially your words of advice!!!In terms of pain/recovery how did your TT compare to the banding? Thanks!!! Diane (Xavier)

I will be cheering for you tomorrow for an easy day and recovery! Let us know as soon as you can how you are doing!!! Diane

Please feel free to ask me anything!We are a very supportive group here! Welcome!!!

Get your hair done and prob mani pedi! I drew a fake crossword puzzle tattoo on my belly which was my doc's name crossing the words lap and band...I didnt want to accidentally end up with GB or sleeve!

Sometimes I leave messages for people here instead of on THEIR page!!! Duh!

Would love to hear the details of the TT...cost, recovery, etc!

Hey...82 pounds is a Quinn AND a plump Meko!!! Skype me tomorrow if you feel like it...D

When restriction is good, this is actually easy!

ok magical drift now 142...dang!

Thanks for the honest story. I am considering TT and scared of course but it sounds like you felt it was worth it if you are willing to go back.I will have to see how bad the boobs look when at goal, for now they are good but who knows. When I am at goal I dont want to hate my body so if it needs sucked, tucked, lifted, whatever, I will prob do it!

Wow...I would love to speak to a group someday, its really an honor! I am thankful for my band everyday! My loss has been very slow and some of my long plateaus are prob becuse I have to drive 4 hours down to LA for a fill but I am still thrilled! I just feel great! I wish I could have done this 15 years ago!!

Hows it going? Your side by side is awesome!

Dear Coco,

Well I am practically counting the minutes to go to a noon seminar tomorrow and then doc appt after that. Since I am self pay I hope it will go fast till I get my surgery! I have to drive to LA tomorrow morning which sucks, but I think I have picked a good doc and I didnt find a good one closer! The mapquest said 3.5 hour drive but it can be doubled if theres traffic! I told Band Groupie I just want to raise up my shirt to the doc and say can you just start now, please!

I have been fighting my weight and obviously losing the fight for 20 years. Its really only recently that I have finally realized all my diets just dont work. I used to lose weight ok nd then gain even more back but now I feel like I can barely lose some!!

Do you think you might get a date in May..I think I will.

Cali

I love your mini goal! Mine will be at 175 pounds and I plan to shout, "I'm overweight!" from the rooftops!! I HATE the word obese...who doesn't? You are an inspiration....keep blogging for us!

Yeah, I can really eat anything...if I get stuck its not the specific food, its me not chewing or paying attention!!

Hey how are you doing? Feel free to whinge!!! (does it rhyme with binge and hinge?) I cant think of any good slang for you but I will...some I may have to PM as it may not be PC!!

So many truly wonderful people on ths site...many times you have kept me going as I don't think anyone who isn't banded can understand what band life is!

Hi! Since you are a moderator can you get rid of some guy who's trying to sell wedding dresses on his blog? It really bugs me for some reason!!!

Girl, thats what yoga pants are for...no one even knows theyre not a nice pair of black dress pants! I'll never wear anything else to work!! You are such a little doll, you would have to get them shortened or wear the capris as pants!

Sorry, the username is ThomasSpencer and the most recent one is today, "why custom wedding dress is..." Its just an ad and not even a person who has anything to do with us! He has done at least four blogs! Thanks!!