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Well said Lellow!!!! This is your life - this is your choice - do what is best for you!!!! Getting banded has saved my life!!!!!!!!! I would be lying if I told you that I didn't care what people say to me about me or whatever - but when it comes down to it, they can't live my life, lift my burdens, or help me anymore than I was able to help myself. I know for sure, 100% that I wouldn't have made it this far without my bad, so eff' em!!! By the way when I was heavier I had people say things to me, not that often, but the times that it happened it broke my heart. Not to mention the ridicule that I gave myself on a continual basis. Now everyone treats me like I'm some celebrity. Everyday people are stopping me and complimenting & gushing over my success - lol, I'm still the same person - it's rather strange how we treat each other. In the end, my dear, do what's best for you! If you need support, come here! God Bless, Rebecca

Thanks!!! Everyone on this site has inspired me. They're always around when I need them...everyone's stories are so amazing. LapBandTalk is awesome!!!

Everyone has done soo amazing!!! It is true though, don't worry if you don't lose at the same pace as others. This is to better our lives and health...allow it to happen! Banded 5-19-2010....Lost 123.2 pounds since 5-1-2010 (pre-op diet) I'm so grateful that I got Banded!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is sooo Cool!!! I'm learning as I go that it's not all about the numbers. It's about our health - the alternative, where we were before was grim - I'll take where I am now anyday over where I was before. Very happy for you and your new found energy! God Bless You! Rebecca

Thanks so much for your info! I don't care about the fat transfer, I've never had a bum, lol, so I don't know what I'd be missing - LOL. I want to wait til I'm at goal and super toned, I don't wanna have any regrets or still be jiggling after my body lift - that would be sooo lame... thanks again! Rebecca

WooHoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Almost there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I thought she was brave and honest just like everyone who particpates in that show. I myself am a Recovering food Addict. What her story did for me was instill compassion for myself and others because "any" addition is a disease and it can take many forms. It reminded me how blessed I am and to not be so hard on myself when I don't do everything "perfect". It also reminded me that it's only been six months since my surgery and I was just like her. I need to be humble, and in my opinion, so does everyone else. God Bless!

I think that's so cool! Please keep up posted!!!