jrspriggs posted a discussion topic 7 years, 7 months ago

Hey Y'all! I was sleeved on November 17, 2014, so I am approaching my one year surgery date. Highest weight was 321, pre-surgery diet weight was 299, today I am 192 (I am 5'3"). I never set a goal weight, just little goals along the way. My weight loss


jrspriggs posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago

Hello Everyone, I am super excited, I just received my surgery date...November 17th! I have had a long journey...

I have had the lapband for two years and was successful (lost 103lbs) but developed acid reflux and it caused my band to completel


jrspriggs posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Lap Band Problems - I haven't been on OH for quit some time. I have been dealing with some band issues. I wanted to share my story. I had my surgery March 1, 2011 and I was doing pretty good, avera...

jrspriggs posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Minor Band Slip - Hello Everyone, I haven't posted in a wile. But I am having a small problem, so I am looking to those who can help (and not those "told ya So's"). It appears I have a small b...

jrspriggs posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
February/March 2011 Surgery Dates - Hey Ya'll, I was just wondering how the folks with surgery dates around mine (March 1, 2011) were doing.  I was 266 one my surgery date and today I am 226, so 40lbs down. I a...

jrspriggs posted a comment 12 years, 8 months ago
I love reading your story! It's really uplifting!

jrspriggs posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Body Image Depression - I haven't been on OH for a while (needed a break). But, I am turning to you all for a little help or maybe just an ear to lend. I am doing really well with my band. I was banded...

jrspriggs posted a comment 12 years, 11 months ago
Looking good Momma! You look happy!

jrspriggs posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Good Bye for now - Hello, I am going to take a break from this forum, I am running out of energy reading some of the bickering on the band. It's a shame, because I really wanted support from other...

jrspriggs posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
OH Ad Banner - As I am looking around the site tonight I saw a Pizza Hut Ad across the top...kinda funny to me. Do any of us need the added temptation? Probably not the best advertiser for this s...

jrspriggs posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Scars - Anyone have any advice on reducing surgery scars? My surgery was almost 2 months ago and they don't seem to be going away. I am still putting neosporin on them, but nothing is happ...

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jrspriggs posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Baltimore/DC Support Groups? - I live right between DC and Baltimore and I was wondering if anyone knows of any support group? Or, if anyone would like to start one. Thanks Bunches!

jrspriggs posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Letting go of big clothes - So, I am going through my closet trying to get rid of my clothes that are too big...exciting right? I have only lost 34lbs but I have gone down 2 dress sizes (depending on the manu...

jrspriggs posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Airplane seatbelt FITS!!! - Suprer excited!!!!!!!! I just got back from an awesome vaction in Disney World! I got on all the little kid rides (kids are 5 and 3) which I wouldn't have gotten on last summer! I ...

jrspriggs posted a discussion topic 12 years, 12 months ago
First Fill-Easy - So, yesterday I had my first fill. I was so nervous, I thought it was going to hurt...the thought of a long needle going into my belly didn't made me cringe! BUT, it was so easy an...

jrspriggs posted a comment 13 years ago
Awesome...you've come along way! Lookin' great!

jrspriggs posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
3 weeks post op - And I put on 2 lbs! I took it back off, but I have no restriction and I am finding it hard to stay full! Did this happen to anyone else. I have 3 more weeks before my fill :(

jrspriggs wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
Waiting to be banded - Hello All~ This is my first entry of my blog. I have been awaiting a lap-band for 6 months...it seems like forever. My insurance is awesome (so I am told) BCBS Federal, but my p...

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