☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721 Posted October 17, 2012 yes, i am losing but i am also gaining....here is some things i have gained: realization that i need new clothes (smaller ones) as mine are getting too big (good thing) that i can walk farther and that means my knees/legs are getting stronger (another good thing) i saw a pic of me in feb and recently and my face is smaller (def a good thing) goodwill will love my quacker factory sweaters (giving back to my community) that i can control my eating (because i want to) and because of my band and plication (i am so thankful) that i do not miss/crave some things i thought i couldnt live without (diet soda, coors lights, chips, cheese its.....) gained alot of new friends on this forum realized some people on here dont like me or what i have to say (oh well. block me please). but what i have gained the most is belief i now believe in myself. my lapband and plication journey has no expiration date. i will get there (to the weight i have picked out) when i get there. yes, these types of gains i like. 9 lassie, PattyGirl66, LiveStrong41 and 6 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maddysgram 6,159 Posted October 17, 2012 Thank you for your inspiring words! I really, really wuv's you! Any body mess with my girl, and I'll get real ugly with them.j/s 2 dee257 and ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721 Posted October 17, 2012 Thank you for your inspiring words! I really, really wuv's you! Any body mess with my girl, and I'll get real ugly with them.j/s you betters wuvs me.....how are you feeling? you can add to this gaining thread GF.....you have gained knowledge and belief also. 1 Maddysgram reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dee257 1,516 Posted October 17, 2012 And I wuv ya both.....I know how hard you are working CG....and congrats again Maddys...hugs.... 2 ☠carolinagirl☠ and Maddysgram reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaGottaBand 498 Posted October 17, 2012 Congratulations on your success! But I have a question, what is plication? I'm a newbie...my seminar is tonight...so I'm just learning 1 ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721 Posted October 17, 2012 Congratulations on your success! But I have a question, what is plication? I'm a newbie...my seminar is tonight...so I'm just learning oh aint you sweet to take a moment to thank me. i was hoping other people would say their gains .. i didnt want people to say carolina girl you are the bomb. (see i already know this they fold the stomach onto itself (it resembles a baby banana) and suture it up (to a smaller size) and therefore i cannot eat alot. very similar to the sleeve w/no cutting. (that is the easiest way i can describe it but you may get responses with different answers). it just helps my band. i would recommend it if you and your doctor thought it fit you. i did not want the bypass and so my dr offered me this option. (but he stressed even though i am having wls, i will need to do my part to help my procedures). i hope your appt goes well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLORIDAYS 3,040 Posted October 17, 2012 You attitude and dedication will take you far! Keep up the good work. 2 ☠carolinagirl☠ and dee257 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721 Posted October 17, 2012 anyone who reads this....please input your ((gains)) i didnt want this to be a worship thread about me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maddysgram 6,159 Posted October 17, 2012 I have gained a world of knowledge about LBS. I have gained incredible inspiration from those who rocked the band. And best thing I have gained is the wonderful friends & support system. 2 dee257 and ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dee257 1,516 Posted October 17, 2012 I have gained lots...first I have so much energy to play with my kids... I have a confidance to be out in public...wich means I do so much more with my family. I have gained a closet full of cute clothes...rather then all my streachie blach pants and over sized shirts....'Ive gained the pride Im showing my family I can do something for myself...and I have gained the satisfaction of knowing I tought my kids about eatting right..( even though I can see I have lots more work to do there..LOL ) I go to school meetings and sports practices all the time now feeling so HAPPY ! 2 Maddysgram and ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lapbandster 496 Posted October 17, 2012 So far I haven't noticed any gains but down over 20 lbs (1st time in my life able to lose weight) and have my antennas perked for positive changes! So far I got my first and only compliment about my weight loss and it felt real good 3 ☠carolinagirl☠, dee257 and Maddysgram reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lapbandster 496 Posted October 17, 2012 Slightly off topic, but i'm so so agitated from my family. Whenever I tell them I lost some weight I get very hurtful responses "that's ALL you lost"? or "You only lost 24 lbs??!! I thought you would have lost 30 by now" It's mainly my mother and i'm really beginning to resent this :angry: I'm working my @$$ off to make this surgery work and she's so discouraging. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dee257 1,516 Posted October 17, 2012 Sorry you have someone that is not as supportive of you as family should be.... I to have a older son who is very heavy not supportive...He never belittles it...but he never says wow mom your doing good...He just doesnt mention it...and that to hurts.... But..we cant change people...so I try not taking it personal.....Good Luck and wow 20 lbs is great...sure beats putting on 20 !!!! ~hugs~ 2 ☠carolinagirl☠ and Maddysgram reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lapbandster 496 Posted October 17, 2012 Sorry you have someone that is not as supportive of you as family should be.... I to have a older son who is very heavy not supportive...He never belittles it...but he never says wow mom your doing good...He just doesnt mention it...and that to hurts.... But..we cant change people...so I try not taking it personal.....Good Luck and wow 20 lbs is great...sure beats putting on 20 !!!! ~hugs~ Aww thanks!!! Really appreciate that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
