Libby R.

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Almost 4 Years-87 Lbs Lost, but still feel I faile - It's been a very long time since I've posted. It's time for an update. After my surgery, I was very very slowly losing weight, but at least progressing. Then my Mother got ill and ...

@Batwingsman: while I agree that exercise would greatly improve...

You were cute before and now you are beautiful! Congratulations....

I Have a Question for You - What would you do if you KNEW you couldn’t fail? I recently read an article about this written by Jane Faulkner, Life Coach. She speaks of the thoughts that stop us from tr...

10 Days After 1st Fill-VERY little Restriction - So I had my first fill on April 9.  I don't know if I felt restricted at first as I'm not sure what that feeling is like.  I mostly felt like I had too much air stuck and needed to...

Surgery Pre & Post: Was Anyone Listening?? - There were a couple of incidents from surgery that is still popping up in my mind.  The nurse came to get me from the waiting area to prep for surgery.  She kept saying things like...

First Fill Today - I went in for my post op check up and first fill.  I found out that I have a 14cc size band and they put in 5cc's today.  I seem to have a little bit of restriction now, but I have...

Feeling Good Today! - Today I have felt really good.  Over the past few months due to the chronic pain, I've let things go more than I normally would.  So today, I have just been constantly working on t...

Nine Days Post Lapband Surg. - It's been nine days since surgery and I think things are going along okay.  I don't seem to have any restriction, but know that will come later once I get my first fill.  I've come...

Scooch over Friends, I'm ready for my spot on the - So here I am 2 days post surgery.  I think things are going well.  The pain is subsiding in my stomach, but I have some serious back pain going on!  I have chronic back pain from a...

2 Days and 200 Second Thoughts - Tuesday is my surgery date and I am having so many second thoughts.  Can I go through with this?  Can I live this way?  Just finishing up the first day of all clear liquids is mess...

17 Days to Surgery - So, I finally got my date rescheduled and is now going to happen on Tuesday, March 9.  I'm really getting nervous. I've been sick all week with bronchio-pneumonia and my doctor sai...

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Progress Not Perfection - I read the following article on WebMD and though it was worth sharing. I love the saying of "Progress Not Perfection". Enjoy the read.   Progress Not Perfection- Everyday Fitne...

Surgery Has to be Rescheduled - My scheduled surgery date has to be rescheduled.  The date that the doctor had open for January ended up being a date that someone with more seniority at work selected for vacation...