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I had Gastric Banding surgery back march 9th 2010. I have been on every diet u can think of and lost weight but would always gain it back plus. This time i finally gave in and did the realize band and i'm doing bio-feedback with a therapist to help me go for other things when i'm stressed instead of food to comfort me. I've lost 92lbs and i still want to loose idealy 50lbs more. I feel so much relief, . I was soooooo unhealthy.My knees hurt, my back hurt, i wasn't sleeping much, my breathing was so bad. i was always out of breathe. now i do Zumba and endure right through it. I'm just so grateful I decided to take on this life changing journey and be good to me for a change. Thanks for listening... Terry
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Congrats on your weight loss and your new healthy living!!! It's wonderful that you realized that you may need something more to help out besides the band. Do you think the biofeedback is working?
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congrats on the weight loss.we do strange things from stress.i throw up and cant eat but others reach for comfort foods.i wish you success in your forward goals.
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That is awesome. I have similar issues - losing and gaining it back. I'm considering doing something similar. You may have motivated me even further. Congrats and keep up the good work!
WAY TO GO!!!!! Keep your eye on the prize and you will never be sorry you made an investment in yourself.
I have lost 55 pounds in the last year. I went to a nutritionist who kept me on track, but the best investment I have ever made in my life is 6 months with a personal trainer. I go 3 days a week, and it has totally changed my life.
I still have 20 pounds to go, and hope to have that off by March. Then I will have to make a decision about a tummy tuck. Most of my weight was in my belly and hips, so there is a lot of empty skin.
That is wonderful. It is so darned hard to do. I was always too thin until about age 40. Now if I look at food it jumps to my butt, hips and belly. I lost 41 lbs about 5 yrs ago and put it all back on +. I am back at it at WW again. I think their plan is the best because what it really is, is good nutrition. I am a sugar-aholic thus most of my problem. So keep on keeping on. I know you must feel so much better. That's what I am looking forward to.
WOW! Congratulations! I am glad I found this thread, so motivitating! I have been struggling with my weight and am so depressed over it. I feel so unhealthy and unmotivated. Packed a nice health lunch today and am drinking lots of water. Reading this just boosted my motivation too Thanks for sharing your success stories!
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Wow! You guys are awesome! It feels so much better without quite so much weight. I made lifetime at weight watchers but have gone back up by 20# and need to reel myself back in because for me it would be so easy to get all 60# back. I feel as though I'm one of those who will always fight the weight. You go girls!
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My 5 year lap band surgery anniversary is coming up October 31st. I lost 80lbs and along with it my diabetes, and high blood pressure. It was the best thing in the world I could have done. Congrats to you and your new beginnings.
Congratulations! My sister-in-law had it done 3 or 4 years ago. She looks wonderful! But even better than that is that she no longer has sleep apnea, and is off meds for BP and Cholesterol, and got her blood sugar under control. Diabetes runs in her family. I'm not sure how much weight she lost,but she's been given a 2nd chance on life and is loving every moment of it.
Congrats on your weight loss and your new healthy living!!! It's wonderful that you realized that you may need something more to help out besides the band. Do you think the biofeedback is working?
yes!!
I see the difference now Working with bio-feed back . a while ago i had crap come up and i was angry first and then the anxiety started or should i say the hunger came and today while doing the bio-feedback I realized the anxious stuff is a hunger feel for me. WOW!!! At that moment i knew i wasn't food hungry but wanted comfort. Breathing through it and just letting myself feel and make room for the feelings and being ok with just feeling the feelings instead of stuffing the feelings with food and letting the feelings fester. Not turning to food felt great. Knowing the difference is a major whoa for me. I still have times that stuff will start to get to me but i now go do the bio-feedback and after i don't eat until it is truly time to eat.
Currently I've lost 118 which is 3 lbs more than my daughter and i can't even image carring her around with me everyday. I don't know how i did it to tell you the truth.
I am at the lowest weight i've been at in a very long time. I'm also in a very good mind place that I haven't been in a really long time. This Bio-feedback really works. I'm feeling very relieved and thankful.
Thank you all for commenting. Ps. An important thing i like to remember is that Knowledge is power and if we carry acceptance within us there's nothing we can't accomplish.
That is wonderful. It is so darned hard to do. I was always too thin until about age 40. Now if I look at food it jumps to my butt, hips and belly. I lost 41 lbs about 5 yrs ago and put it all back on +. I am back at it at WW again. I think their plan is the best because what it really is, is good nutrition. I am a sugar-aholic thus most of my problem. So keep on keeping on. I know you must feel so much better. That's what I am looking forward to.
I can't do alot of sugar now after having the surgery. It's been a great thing though. i get a belly ache therefore i'm mindful of how much sugar i eat. I know eatting low sugar has helped me in losing the weight faster.
Wow! You guys are awesome! It feels so much better without quite so much weight. I made lifetime at weight watchers but have gone back up by 20# and need to reel myself back in because for me it would be so easy to get all 60# back. I feel as though I'm one of those who will always fight the weight. You go girls!
I used to beat myself up badly. We need to be nice to ourselves. Having self acceptance is a tough thing to learn but it's definitely a can do. keep going. check out www.sparkpeople.com too. It's been a wonderful support place for me to go.
WOW! Congratulations! I am glad I found this thread, so motivitating! I have been struggling with my weight and am so depressed over it. I feel so unhealthy and unmotivated. Packed a nice health lunch today and am drinking lots of water. Reading this just boosted my motivation too Thanks for sharing your success stories!
ck out www.sparkpeople.com. it's been a wonderful support place for me to go.
WAY TO GO!!!!! Keep your eye on the prize and you will never be sorry you made an investment in yourself.
I have lost 55 pounds in the last year. I went to a nutritionist who kept me on track, but the best investment I have ever made in my life is 6 months with a personal trainer. I go 3 days a week, and it has totally changed my life.
I still have 20 pounds to go, and hope to have that off by March. Then I will have to make a decision about a tummy tuck. Most of my weight was in my belly and hips, so there is a lot of empty skin.
i went to a Nutritionist every three weeks . I did that for about three months after surgery. It was my choice and it helped me make sure i was on track and make sure to catch any bad habbits before i couldn't stop doing them.
Congratulations! My sister-in-law had it done 3 or 4 years ago. She looks wonderful! But even better than that is that she no longer has sleep apnea, and is off meds for BP and Cholesterol, and got her blood sugar under control. Diabetes runs in her family. I'm not sure how much weight she lost,but she's been given a 2nd chance on life and is loving every moment of it.
It's been a life saver. I too had sleep apnea I wasn't on any meds for BP or cholesterol but i would have i was borderline. . I have diabetes on both sides so i would have had that too someday. So nice to hear success stories. Congrats to you SIL. It has been one of the hardest things to get under control. TFS
There is a wonderful site that is free that to help people lose weight and get healthy. There are tons of tools to help people reach their goals and the support is amazing-- check it out!
I had Gastric Banding surgery back march 9th 2010. I have been on every diet u can think of and lost weight but would always gain it back plus. This time i finally gave in and did the realize band and i'm doing bio-feedback with a therapist to help me go for other things when i'm stressed instead of food to comfort me. I've lost 92lbs and i still want to loose idealy 50lbs more. I feel so much relief, . I was soooooo unhealthy.My knees hurt, my back hurt, i wasn't sleeping much, my breathing was so bad. i was always out of breathe. now i do Zumba and endure right through it. I'm just so grateful I decided to take on this life changing journey and be good to me for a change. Thanks for listening... Terry
Still going 9 1/2 months since Band surgery and I've lost 123lbs
I am so thankful and relieved to have my health back. I do still struggle with the fear of gaining weight back some but i do feel confident i won't. The thought only sneak in once and a while. It's so different this time around. I don't feel the same as when i did Jenny Craig/weight watchers, a matter of fact i don't feel like i'm even on a diet. I don't count calories, I don't feel pulled back like i used to at all. Because of the band i stay mindful and make better choices. there are things that I don't have anymore(carbonation, hoagies pancakes) which could stretch my stomach but it's been 9 1/2 months since I've even bothered with them that I really don't miss them enough to cave. Still doing bio-feedback and i have about 15lbs to go but if I'm feeling so great that i'm not in a hurry other than i'd love to have a hugh party. If i can retrain my brain anybody can. Stay strong and follow ur heart it will lead u. hugs and thanks for letting me vent my goodness. Merry Christmas too...
lap band is not a covered expense here in Canada.........the full gastric bypass is......I am really interested in Lap band........the cost is approx $18 - $20 thousand........
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I've lost 92lbs in just under 6 months
Thanks for sharing your success stories!
Still going 9 1/2 months and I've lost 123lbs
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