Amazed and a bit confused

Hislady
on 3/13/12 10:36 am - Vancouver, WA

As you all know my band journey has been less than desirable and I'm not a big supporter. However in the last 2 months I've lost 20 lbs with no effort whatsoever and an empty band. No I'm not bragging at all because it wasn't the band or my hard work this time but my pulmonary doc put me on a new med that acts like prednisone but doesn't have the weight gain with it, in fact one of the side effects is loss of appetite. It is so effective that I would literally forget to eat if I didn't make time for it. Plus for an extra bonus it helps keep my lungs more clear than anything else has. After 4+ years of hard work and desperation I'm seeing a possibility of weight loss. I've had to get new pants before an embarrassing event occurs. I'm so thankful for this after the dissappointment of the band and years of frustration. So maybe the band didn't work but God has provided another way for me. I'm gonna continue with my healthy eating and maybe even be able to get some exercise in if my lungs cooperate. One door closes, another opens!

MARIA F.
on 3/13/12 10:40 am - Athens, GA

That's AWESOME! So glad something is finally going your way!!!

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cheyenne000
on 3/13/12 11:19 am

VSG on 03/25/16

Congrats, thats fantastic. I am so glad its working for you. Now go get them new pants and celebrate your 20 pound loss

Lapband - Jan 2009 weight goal reached with lapband. Revised to VSG- 1/25/16

kathkeb
on 3/13/12 12:00 pm

REALIZE Band on 06/05/09

Imam so glad to hear that the new med has a positive effect on your breathing AND on weight loss....a double bonus!

Kath

-Mari-
on 3/13/12 12:06 pm

Way to go!! Glad that you've come across something that is helping with the WL. God is good!!

Mari Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels!

melly37
on 3/13/12 1:57 pm - Rio Rancho, NM

VSG on 04/03/12

OMG!! That is amazing!! I hope that medication continues to have that effect and help with your lungs. WONDERFUL!

LapBand Surgery 01/10/08, Revison to Sleeve 04/03/12

Zee Starrlite
on 3/14/12 1:00 am

VSG on 06/06/11

Take it any way it comes!!!

3/30/2005 Lap Band installed 12/20/2010 Lap Band REMOVED
6/6/2011 Vertical SLEEVE Gastrectomy

justjudy
on 3/14/12 1:44 am - Canton, MI

Lap Band on 05/25/07

That is great news! If you were on steroids before, no wonder weight loss was so difficult, band or no band. I'm glad to hear that, even more importantly, your pulmonary problems are better controlled.

Now, what is the name of the drug and how can I get some?

Judy

Tiff tells all
on 3/14/12 4:19 am - Ewa Beach, HI

RNY on 05/21/19

oh this is good news. I'm so happy they finally found an option/combo thats working for you! You have certainly waited patiently long enough.

Congrats!!!!

Tiff

Current MD- Dr. Mikami, Honolulu Hawaii

Lapband 14cc AP Lg in 2008- slipped and removed 2016 -VSG July 21, 2016-dx Gerd

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"A few drops of hope can water and nourish our garden" - Jean M

dianeg49
on 3/14/12 8:46 am

Lap Band on 07/13/10

That is great!! Hopefully it will make it where you are able to get a little exercise in. WooHoo!!! 20lbs

Dianeg49

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