Old-Timer Has a LONG Story

BAShinn
on 5/23/11 5:45 am - AR
VSG on 11/17/07 with
So sorry to hear about your friend.  I have been asked so often if I would recommend the band, and no.  I can't in good conscience do so.  Thanks, Laura!

Bridget    A pessimist is a man who thinks all women are bad.  An optimist is a man who hopes they are.  ~Chauncey Mitchell Depew
SW: 275   
CW: 225   GW: 150

Total lost: 50 lbs.

   

Dee08
on 5/23/11 5:43 am
VSG on 09/01/08 with

Welcome back beautiful lady.  It is good to see you posting again.  I am so sorry you had to go through so much pain.  Hopefully the worst is behind you and now you are on your way.  It sounds like you have a plan in place.  Please join us on the Maintenance Forum.  You will probably recognize lots of faces there.  Keep on posting (do as I say and not as I do...I don't post that much any more).

Welcome back!  

                  5'1"  Age 62   Goal weight between 128 - 135  
BAShinn
on 5/23/11 5:47 am - AR
VSG on 11/17/07 with
Hey!  Wonderful to see you!  I will take a look around the VSGM.  Right now, I'm like a newbie!  I've got to think like one, eat like one, and post like one!  lol 

Bridget    A pessimist is a man who thinks all women are bad.  An optimist is a man who hopes they are.  ~Chauncey Mitchell Depew
SW: 275   
CW: 225   GW: 150

Total lost: 50 lbs.

   

Michelle F.
on 5/23/11 7:27 am
I'm so sorry to hear all that you went through with your band.   Only someone who has been there knows how glad I am to have gotten rid of mine!

It's so easy to slide back into old habits, I'm finding myself wanting to do just that and I'm only 3 months out from my revision!  You were so courageous to post your story here and it makes me know that the point of us having this surgery was to feel good...it's up to us to do the right things to make us feel good.

We can do this!  Hugs!!!!
Band to Sleeve Revision 3/1/11



BAShinn
on 5/24/11 2:31 am - AR
VSG on 11/17/07 with
The band is something I have not missed...running to the bathroom at every meal, home or out. I remember the embarrassment of not even making it out of my seat at our fav Mexican restaurant once. Ah...nope.

Bridget    A pessimist is a man who thinks all women are bad.  An optimist is a man who hopes they are.  ~Chauncey Mitchell Depew
SW: 275   
CW: 225   GW: 150

Total lost: 50 lbs.

   

mallrat
on 5/23/11 9:03 am - St Peters, MO
Welcome back,  I remember you from when you you used to post on the band board.  I had 2 bands, both of which slipped and was revised to the sleeve in Aug 2010.  Got my first band not too long after you in Sept 06.  Good to see you posting again and that you are getting back on track with the sleeve. 
BAShinn
on 5/24/11 2:33 am - AR
VSG on 11/17/07 with
I am glad you finally gave up on the band!!! Love my sleeve! Just have to work it!

Bridget    A pessimist is a man who thinks all women are bad.  An optimist is a man who hopes they are.  ~Chauncey Mitchell Depew
SW: 275   
CW: 225   GW: 150

Total lost: 50 lbs.

   

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