Yeah Brandon!  I'm so excited for you.  I've been the same weight for 11 months now.  I'm hoping after back surgery and once I can get moving again that the scales will move.  It has been pretty depressing to weigh the same thing day after day after day, so I can really relate.  Congratulations!!

Linda

I posted this on the lapband boards, but  I just had to share with my fellow Oregonians too! 
I rarely post anymore, but follow the boards almost daily  I just don't have the great skill at expressing my thoughts thru the written word.  But, I am so happy, I just had to share with you all.

I began my weight loss journey in June 2007, like most of you, by attending my first WLS seminar.  At that time, I made the decision to begin losing weight.  I had my band surgery almost a year ago, in December 2007.  Since I have started my WL journey, I have lost 90.5 pounds and because of that, I am thrilled. 

This has not always been an easy journey, but I held steady and kept of the battle of the scales.  I have been pretty much stuck within the same 5 pounds for the longest.  I would gain a couple, lose a couple, and that continued for nearly 4 months.  I was pretty discouraged, and had resigned to the fact that weighing 200 pounds was doable, considering where I started. But, I got on the scale yesterday morning, and I had finally broke the 200 plain and reached onederland.  I thought it was a mistake, that my scales were broken....so I jumped on the scales again last night....and no, they weren't broken...same reading.  I was thrilled....................almost like I was doing the happy dance.  I am sure you all can relate to that.  And then this morning, I weighed 198.5...........another huge victory. 

Let me say, I never thought I would see the day when I would weigh the same as when I was in college, nearly 30 years ago.  What a huge triumph.

I am amazed at how I fantastic  feel.  I love the extra energy that I have.  I love taking pride in my appearance. I love the boost in my self esteem and self confidence.  This has truy been the journey orf a lifetime.   It is incredible.

So, all I can say, is all of you that are struggling, stay true to your band and you will be greatly rewarded.

And I do believe, the best is yet to come.

Thanks so much for all the support I have garnered and gleamed from these boards

Linda, I just got back from Mexico and ps. My final evalutaion isn't completed yet, but talk to me before you decide what to do.

Mexico really is a long way away and it was hard to be away from family and friends. I did like the recovery house I stayed at.

I heard good things about Dr. Jewell too and his office staff were nice and he wasn't booked up for months ahead. He is well known in his field and does alot of speaking engagements.

deb366

I am almost 2 years out and have lost 120 pounds and have gained, lots of hanging skin. I think I'm ready to address this issue but, want someone who has a great rep, any thoughts? Thanks in advance (anywhere from Eugene to Portland would be great)

I've seen Dr. Marcela Vinocur at Portland Health & Wellness - she's great:

503-236-4501

Marcela Vinocur, MD
[email protected]
Dr. Vinocur is a graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in psychiatry at Oregon Health Sciences University in 1993. She has worked in both the public and private sectors and has had a long-standing interest in women’s health. Her professional interests include treatment of obesity, affective disorders, nutrition, preventive medicine, cross-cultural psychiatry, and developmental disabilities. Dr. Vinocur is an experienced psychopharmacologist. She is particularly interested in diabetes prevention and the relationship between chronic illness and mood disorders. Along with a psychotherapist and 3 nutritionists, she has developed an evidence-based weight reduction program for women who suffer from weight-related health problems or are at risk of developing such problems.