revision from LapBAND, 150+ lbs to lose

[MKJohnson15 29]

Can I really do this???? My HW was 337 and I'm hoping to get down to at least 150, but my personal goal is 130. That seems IMPOSSIBLE.

I'm so worried that I can't do it!! I am a revision patient, from the lapband. It worked for 6 years, but it broke three years ago and I regained EVERY POUND plus 37 more. I've even had a hard time staying on my pre-op diet now that I'm going through this process. If I couldn't make the lapband work, how can I make this work? I am so afraid to fail again.

My band was removed on Feb 5th. My bypass is scheduled for March 10th and I'm scared. I'm working so hard to make the mental changes I need to but I keep falling back into bad habits. What needs to be different about it THIS TIME that I won't fail again?

[Djmohr 6,965]

Yes, you can do it. I started at 310, my heaviest weight was 315. I was a mess with many comorbitities.

I had bypass almost 17 months ago. When I set my goal I thought there is no way in hell I will ever get there. Well my goal is 165 which is an ideal weight for my height. I am currently at 168!

Yes, 3lbs away! And I will make it and will likely lose a little more just for bounce back sake.

You just have to realize that you are in control, the bypass is simply the tool. You have to eat good well balanced meals and get active. I can only walk due to 3 surgeries this year but I can still walk.

You will do great, you just have to believe it!

[Cervidae 2,389]

You CAN do it! I don't even know you and I totally believe in you. You've come a long way and learned a lot, and now it's time for the next step on your journey towards health! We're all here to support you. <3

Also, I am 6 months and 2 days post op, and I'm down 110 since surgery. My weight on the day of surgery was 387. It's not only doable but your good results are just around the corner...

you've got this.

[MKJohnson15 29]

I'm working hard on my confidence but seeing as that I have failed every other time I have lost weight, it really scares me. I feel like this is my last chance!

[Stacy Jean Champagne 10]

Mkjohnson you just have to believe you can do it!! I look at my weight now 403 and its hard to picture myself at 165, but I believe I can do it!!! Good luck to you!!!

[prillywilly 9]

Oh my gosh you sound just like me! I am not as far along in the process but I am going to have my band removed and am researching GB and I'm just so scared! I love reading all the encouragement on here though, it helps so much!

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[Stacy Jean Champagne 10]

Prillywilly its one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make. I asked myself do I want to be around in 20+ years or not?? Its a adventure and can be scairy too. The people here are very helpful. Keep in touch and good luck.

Stacy