Was anyone banded in December of '06?

[Mammysm 10]

Hello all I too was banded in Dec 06, have lost about 40 lbs, total. I have a 4cc band, right now have a total of 1.5 cc in that. just got .5cc in it the other day. I don't think I can tolerate very much in the band, I had to have it all removed when my Dad passed away in Sept. I couldnt eat or drink, may have been all the stress. I am having a hard time with restriction right now hoping that it will be alright in a few days. would love to hear from anyone. Oh and I am 57 yrs. old and live in NH. Please email me. Mammysm@aol.com. I really would like to hear from people. Does anyone ever get a weird headache when they are going to be sick or when things are bothering you when you start to eat them..Donna

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

You should join us in the 50's and over thread. We have a great support

system there!

[silvercb67 0]

I am only down 40 lbs right now. I am so wishing to make this year count. Anyone else losing as slow as I?

[Maurdan 2]

How about slower than you? It's my own damn fault, though. I'm trying to look at this year as a new start, too, but it's still a struggle. I don't know why. I think it's the mental issues, honestly...

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

Yea, I have that problem too. I haven't lost in months. Then some social occasion will come up and I eat something I am not supposed to eat and it takes two weeks to lose the two lbs I gained. Ugh!

[kccountrygrl 0]

I was banded 12/11/06. I started out at 315 and now I am at 228. :thumbup: It was the best choice that I could have made. I am at a plateau....time for a fill which is monday.....I am excited summers coming and I would like to loose ten pounds by then. I hate that my gut it starting to sag.....ugh:cursing: But it is worth it in the end to have more energy and look and feel great!

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

I am pretty lucky that I don't have much of a skin problem. I hope I can lose my last 5 lbs that I want to lose. I am glad I found out about the band before I gained anymore weight. I wish I would have found it even sooner.

[thebionicbroad 0]

Hope you December bandsters are still out there. My surgeon's support groups are at times that I can't make easily, so this board and Low Carb Friends have turned into my support.

BubbleButt, I love your posts. Have you made goal? I was completely off track for a year, gained 17 pounds (yikes), but am back to my lowest weight post-banding (181) and still dropping. I started out at 220, and my goal is 155.

I'd love to hear from any Dec. 06 bandsters and how yo are doing.

[thebionicbroad 0]

How about "you" instead of "yo." Some English teacher I am.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

WasAbubble Butt is doing just great. She is lower than her goal. I am not sure if she is still subscribed to this thread or not.

I have 5 lbs to go until I am at my goal. I have been goofing off that past couple of weeks and haven't been as dedicated to going to the gym. I am pretty sure that once I start going back 5-6 days a week like I always did, I will be able to drop a little more. I have never been one that loses consistently every week.

Edited April 10, 2008 by Oregondaisy

[thebionicbroad 0]

That is so cool that you are so close to goal! I belong to Low Carb Friends, and some of the people there are so reactionary about the Lap-band. It's always the ones who haven't had the band that are so vocal about how dangerous it is, and there's such a high risk of complications, and no long-term studies have been done. Rubbish. You are to be commended! (the sound of loud applause)

Pat

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

Thanks. It's been frustrating at times watching people that lose 2-3 lbs every single week, but I am very happy. I thought I would never see these sizes again.

[Maurdan 2]

I was wondering about WasABubbleButt, too. Has she left the forums? She always gave it to you straight and I liked that.

[thebionicbroad 0]

I wish she'd come back. She's my hero.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

She still posts. She is on a thread right now where some newbie wants to eat solids & is supposed to be on liquids. It's titled "would it kill me"

She doesn't post as much as she used to though. She has a lot going on.

Edited April 10, 2008 by Oregondaisy