My Band Is 4 Years Old Today! (long, but with pics)
Thanks!!!
It's true a couple of years ago, Albuquerque FINALLY got a Lapband surgeon, however my insurance does not and will not contract with him. I really do like my health insurance, so, I haven't switched providers.
You have done a FABULOUS job with your band, I am so very proud of you!!!
It's true a couple of years ago, Albuquerque FINALLY got a Lapband surgeon, however my insurance does not and will not contract with him. I really do like my health insurance, so, I haven't switched providers.
You have done a FABULOUS job with your band, I am so very proud of you!!!
LapBand Surgery 01/10/08, Revison to Sleeve 04/03/12
Awesome job...You look fabulas!!!! 
"Lucky" 
Happy Annivesary, Melly!
I really appreciate you sharing your story. This is not an easy journey but your positive attitude and determination has served you well. You've always been "real" and through the ups and downs you've stuck with it and you've stayed with us. Your presence here on this forum has been a great motivation for me in many ways.
Best regards,
Lisa O.
I really appreciate you sharing your story. This is not an easy journey but your positive attitude and determination has served you well. You've always been "real" and through the ups and downs you've stuck with it and you've stayed with us. Your presence here on this forum has been a great motivation for me in many ways.
Best regards,
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.
Thanks, Lisa. There are fewer and fewer of us "old timers" that show up on the boards. That's always been par for the course, but I was so thankful for the advice I got as a newbie, I try to scan the posts and see if there is something I can offer to someone.
Your common sense approach and honesty has always made me a fan of yours!
Your common sense approach and honesty has always made me a fan of yours!
LapBand Surgery 01/10/08, Revison to Sleeve 04/03/12
Thank you for sharing your story, I saw much of myself in it, and I've only been banded 12 days now! You're right, it's not easy, and I am working with a therapist on my issues with food, and it was encouraging to learn she too had lapband surgery, so she knows what I am going through and can empathize :-)
Best of luck to you going forward, and congrats on your success!
Best of luck to you going forward, and congrats on your success!
How awesome is that?? A therapist that had the band herself?? Wow!! Lucky you!! Good luck to you, and just remember this is a LONG, LIFETIME JOURNEY......don't hate yourself for little slip ups and or even the big ones.
As food addicts we CAN'T obstain totally from our addiction, but we can learn to control our behavior most of the time.
As food addicts we CAN'T obstain totally from our addiction, but we can learn to control our behavior most of the time.
LapBand Surgery 01/10/08, Revison to Sleeve 04/03/12
Great post, Melly. You are so right that the band journey is not an easy one. Not easy, but doable for most of us. I am so glad that you were able to see yourself differently and realize that you needed to make adjustments to your personal life - I fear that many folks don't recognize when they are in toxic relationships and they get drug back down.
Take care!
Take care!
Vicki
Starting weight: 240 Current weight: 130
Starting weight: 240 Current weight: 130
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