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Well had band removal Tuesday and sore. Throat getting better. Ribs and upper tummy area feel like I've been boxing or doing hundreds of sit ups. But all is well and the journey isn't over. Presently around 220lbs. Just have to get back at it. I did great for so many years at 180-187. I pray to see it again someday.  Will still be browsing for food ideas more here that will help me too. Just got to get my mental willpower back in line.

Thanks for listening!!

 

Just now figuring how to post again since I haven't been on in awhile. Have been trying to find someone to do my lapband adjustments since my original surgeon doesn't practice anymore. Have had a general surgeon do some over the past 2 yrs but not the same success as I've had before I started gaining these past 2 yrs. He says that my band may not be working for me anymore. And i dont have $ for a revision and my insurance won't pay. Can't find a doctor that does Lapbands near me that will take me on as a patient and do my adjustments and care. Anyone else have had this problem?  On one hand scared to get it removed (self-pay 2008) and continue to gain weight or have it removed and still be afraid of gaining more weight. Its been stressing me out. I've gained like 10lbs in maybe a month- month and a half. I've  even tried a weight loss clinic but seems like that pressure added to gaining weight too.

Central Alabama Banders any feedback?

It's been forever since I posted and just thought about it. Banded 12 years now. Mr bariatric surgeon has long since retired(?). Dr. Bryan Freeman, Anniston, Al. Well I need your help bandsters. Been having crazy acid reflux for a few years now and was referred by my PCP to have a barium swallow. Which I had today. My band has a little slippage  is what the radiologist said but have to see was the gastrologist tells me after I also have an endoscopy next week. In the meantime I think I need to find a bariatric doctor in case it would be helpful for me to get some saline taken out. Any suggestions would be great!! Havent had to see a doc about my band since about 2011 or so I guess. Birmingham/Anniston area would be great. Email me with subject line BARIATRIC DOCTOR since I dont get on the site regularly please. [email protected] .  Hope to find one within a month. Thanks!

 

 

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Well, decided to do a consult for plastics yesterday and sad to say. I was shock and a little bit disappointed. The prices are something else!!! So my firends how do I combat the loose skin and arm wings and disappearing butt? I'm at a steady weight and it's almost 4 years out. My doctor is no longer around (for those of you who may know where he is and if he's back to work, PLEASE LET ME KNOW!)
So will weightlifting help with any of this loose skin? I haven't worn shorts in years and I'm clueless about bra sizes (yes I've been measured but try keeping something in a bathing suit top, ugh!) Cami have been my boobs best friend.  T-shirts with long sleeves to cover the bi/tricpep area and flat boobies.
Sigh! But it's going to be a good day!

Hello everyone! I have finally added some updated photos and hope you check them out. Things are going well! Hope the same is going for you. However, summer is just around the corner and I have yet to tone up a thing!!! I'm still trying to do that! I desperately need to tone and the "girls" are still looking for some miracle bras or something!! LOL. Too bad we can't get the done. :(

Went to the doc yesterday and was totally surprised. Now down to 184.5.. Whoohoo! was't expecting a 5-6 lb lost since last visit but excited. Total of 77 lbs lost! Just need to build some muscle and tone it up. Finally found one decent bra for the sagging twins. Wish I could've kept those!!!! LOL. Enjoying the journey.

I haven't posted in a long time. Just a brief note to say I'm still on track after a few plateaus. Still need to get on the exercise train. Have quite a few questions to post but can't right now. (at work ;) Hope all is well with everyone. And if you sent me a friend request and haven't heard from me, please send it again! I'll try and post some updated pics too!

It has been awhile since I have posted. I added some recent pics. Trying 2get that fam photo soon. Had new addition 2 the family. As of my doc visit last week (Apr. 27) I weighed in at 187.5. Total lost of 74 lbs! So I've knocked my visits down to 6 mths. I'm in my goal range of 180-190. I just want to tone and gain some muscle eventually. I'm slow on the exercising. Still trying 2 find my window of time 4 myself and not use it 4 playing catch up on everything else. LOL. I don't like the look of my triceps  and thighs ( i know i'm not th only one). Still have trouble finding jeans long enough for women. (37 in.) Help!!!  I finally have a two-piece bathing suit. Haven't had one of those n 4eva!!! Boobs have went south for real! Ugh. Have to sacrifice something huh? Have those nekkid issues still. Otherwise. Life is good and I'm blessed. Think of those suffering from the tornadoes here in Bama and other states. Peace n Blessing!

Well went to the doc yesterday and surprised myself! I'm under 200 now!!!! Whoohoo! 197 looks good. Now I just have to STAY under it! I have some recent pics that I haven't had a chance to put on here yet. I'll do that as soon as I can, so keep watch! Now the thing is to tone all this up (arms and thighs) I'm trying to plan a cruise for next year and I want to do it BIG! I'm in a size 16W but I've mostly still have some 18s that I wear almost everyday because of work and I don't dress up much. I still hear "you need to buy you some clothes that fit" but hey it takes $$$$$. I'll do it eventually. Funds gotta be right. Just wanted to share and tell everyone to be encouraged because we have to continue to strive! I thought I was going to stay at 205 forever! So my total loss now is 64lbs. Whoohoo!