What postive thing has WLS done for you?
Allowed me to hike with my husband again.
Gave us hope for a healthy baby and birth some day.
gave me the confidence to bring the bow chicka bow wow back to the bedroom.
Let me rediscover dancing- both classes and for recreation.
Gave me a new confidence to wear a tube top this summer
It allowed me to see that I have some very beautiful collar bones.
I have rediscovered my love of shoes. I'm wearing the cutest 1 inch heals these days.
no longer embarrassed to fly
" " to sit in a restaurant booth
" " to meet new people
" " to swim in front of other people
"
no longer embarrassed for my husand.
no longer feel ashamed when eating
I've gained new cooking skills.
I have a better understanding of nutrition.
GASP- I've even found a few exercise that don't suck.
I'm now confident enough to acknowledge where I was
and more importantly, where I'm going.
What has the band done for you?
Tiff
Current MD- Dr. Mikami, Honolulu Hawaii
Lapband 14cc AP Lg in 2008- slipped and removed 2016 -VSG July 21, 2016-dx Gerd
** RNY Revision 05/21/2019 **
"A few drops of hope can water and nourish our garden" - Jean M
The lap band has...
helped to discover the real me
help to realize my self worth
helped me to jog... and complete a 10 mile marathon
enabled me to move up in my career
made the relationships I have with my family and friends stronger
helped me get rid of those awful stares from inconsiderate people and replaced them with nice, warm smiles
given me the ability to better my health and nutrition
helped me become more social
helped me re-gain my love for sports... hockey, football, tennis, baseball... and now I can play all of them without feeling ashamed and or embarrassed!
there are a lot more... but these are all i can think of ...
all the weight has been lost post-op..I LOVE MY BAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
highest weight: 333 pounds (I know I gained after my last "weigh in" in the doctors office so probably it's more like 340 pounds)
current weight: 151 pounds (7/12/11)
I've been at goal (165 pounds) for 6 months now and now on maintence. I tend to go up and down depending on time of the month and such! 
The band is helping me lose weight and the weight loss is:
helping me be more active and do things with my teenager
improving my marriage (both in and out of the bedroom)
making me feel better about hanging out with friends and family
helping me exercise more efficiently
improving my attitude about life in general
giving me a new outlook on doing things in public (swimming, bike riding, walking trails, RUNNING!)
and last but certainly NOT least....brining back my sunny, happy, POLLYANNA SELF!!
It has not been the "easy" road, I have had to fight for every pound, every inch, every new size, but this band is keeping me from gaining any of it back. That is a first in my life EVER! I still have a long way to go and I still have trouble staying focused, but I'm happy doing it!
Toni
"It has not been the "easy" road, I have had to fight for every pound, every inch, every new size, but this band is keeping me from gaining any of it back. That is a first in my life EVER! I still have a long way to go and I still have trouble staying focused, but I'm happy doing it! "
This is what it's all about- I'm with you all the way Toni! But Can I be Pippi instead of Pollyanna. I already have the socks.
Tiff
Current MD- Dr. Mikami, Honolulu Hawaii
Lapband 14cc AP Lg in 2008- slipped and removed 2016 -VSG July 21, 2016-dx Gerd
** RNY Revision 05/21/2019 **
"A few drops of hope can water and nourish our garden" - Jean M
Tiff
Current MD- Dr. Mikami, Honolulu Hawaii
Lapband 14cc AP Lg in 2008- slipped and removed 2016 -VSG July 21, 2016-dx Gerd
** RNY Revision 05/21/2019 **
"A few drops of hope can water and nourish our garden" - Jean M
Because of my band I have:
Hope for my future
Belief in myself
Lost the chip off my shoulder
A new relationship with God
Real confidence, not "pretend" confidence
Nice slim feet
Legs that are shaved more often than not
A wardrobe I want, not one that I bought out of desperation
The ability to talk when I walk with my husband
The pure joy that comes with a roller coaster ride
The strength to ride a zip line
New humility and grace toward others
New friends from OH and my Support Group
Many opportunities to do things I'd given up like dancing, riding a bike, hiking, crossing my legs, wear high heels, sittng on the floor and getting up again (somewhat gracefully), etc., etc.
The ability to sing on stage without the fear of looking like I don't deserve to be up there
Pride, not only of where I am today but how I got here. It's not the easy way out no matter what some may think!
No shame of where I was before because Obesity is a disease
May you too find the peace in knowing that it can be done. We can stop the madness and find health and new life through weight loss with a little help from our "friend" and our friends!
Best~
Lisa O.
Lap Band surgery Nov. 2008, SW 335. Lost 116 lbs. LB removal May 2013 gained 53 lbs. Revisied to RNY October 14, 2013, new SW 275.
it has giving back my life
it has let me live instead of exist
it has improved my attitude towards myself and others
it has improved my health
Iam no longer embarrassed
I can walk, run, ride a bike, swim, cross my legs , leave food on my plate.
it has improved the health of my family by improving me. eating cooking and exercise has become a good part of their lives
the band has helped me make all of this and more possible it has allowed me to have a future.....tomorrow is my 2 year bandiversary
Lapband - Jan 2009 weight goal reached with lapband. Revised to VSG- 1/25/16
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