Poll: The LAP-BAND^®

ReadySteadyGo · 08-20-2008, 03:31 PM

How happy are you with your band?

Ezma · 08-20-2008, 03:36 PM

Great poll Ready! I hope everyone answers it because then we can get a good idea of LAP-BAND^® reality instead of just the few people who talk. I know there are numerous people in each area but not really sure what the breakdown looks like. Thanks

tapshoes · 08-20-2008, 03:51 PM

I'm conflicted...I love my band (option 1)

, BUT I'm not losing as quickly as I would like (3).

I went with 3, but can I be a 3 and a 1...wait, that would be a (4), nope. Not a four.

Arithmetic is difficult!

coolcrystal · 08-20-2008, 04:12 PM

Is there an option of: I'm scared to say because I don't want to jinx myself because I love it, but I'm supersticious as well? lol. So, I put that I love it, BUT, I'm putting here that anything could happen later on as nothing is guaranteed.

I think everyone would be happier with their band if they didn't place so many expectations on it. I think some expected it to be magical or be like the bypass, and it's not. You do have to work at it... Getting to a perfect fill level... eat better.. etc..

Also, people need to quit looking at others numbers. You are you. Everybody loses at different levels AND if you are averaging 4 lbs a month, that's awesome. One pound a week. Don't let others discourage you.

ReadySteadyGo · 08-21-2008, 09:11 AM

I know my LAP-BAND^® will work better if I work with it better...I have been doing some soul searching and I think that I have been self defeating. Maybe I'm scared of success because with success comes such a drastic change? I think that is why I started smoking again. I really can't work out when I'm smoking. I quit three days ago, again. I am going to walk today and going to the gym tomorrow. I'm determined to not sabotage myself anymore.

Ezma · 08-21-2008, 09:21 AM

You have a lot on your plate there Ready. Quitting the smoking habit by itself is tough enough already. I smoked for 25 years and finally totally stopped 3 years ago. I still occasionally have a craving but it's so much easier to ignore after the first couple weeks and most of it is gone in a few months. You go girl!

Mom2_4 · 08-21-2008, 04:23 PM

Any weight loss for me would have been a success for me. I was a bad bad bad dieter. I couldn't stick with anything for any decent length of time. I am seriously shocked that it has actually worked out for me.

Donna113 · 08-21-2008, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolcrystal

Is there an option of: I'm scared to say because I don't want to jinx myself because I love it, but I'm supersticious as well? lol. So, I put that I love it, BUT, I'm putting here that anything could happen later on as nothing is guaranteed.

I think everyone would be happier with their band if they didn't place so many expectations on it. I think some expected it to be magical or be like the bypass, and it's not. You do have to work at it... Getting to a perfect fill level... eat better.. etc..

Also, people need to quit looking at others numbers. You are you. Everybody loses at different levels AND if you are averaging 4 lbs a month, that's awesome. One pound a week. Don't let others discourage you.

Crystal, I needed to read your post. I have to admit that I am a bit frustrated that I'm not losing faster and it seems everyone else who got banded in July is losing WAY more than me. I guess I hoped the band would be magic. It is helping me with portion control so I know when I start to exercise more I'll be able to lose more.

coolcrystal · 08-21-2008, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dionna113

Crystal, I needed to read your post. I have to admit that I am a bit frustrated that I'm not losing faster and it seems everyone else who got banded in July is losing WAY more than me. I guess I hoped the band would be magic. It is helping me with portion control so I know when I start to exercise more I'll be able to lose more.

Exactly, not to mention, you were barely over 200 pounds.. I believe that's what your ticker shows, so its probably normal for yours to be a tinge slower, simply because you don't have as much to lose as somebody 300 lbs.. but honestly, you just got banded.. and you are still healing and you probably haven't even reached your proper fill level... it can take up to 3-4 months for this to happen.. I bet you will do really well with your band and you will be to goal fairly quickly... Good luck!

Donna113 · 08-21-2008, 04:51 PM

Thanks Crystal. It really helps to get words of encouragement. It makes me want to try even harder.

tapshoes · 08-22-2008, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolcrystal

people need to quit looking at others numbers.

Good post CC.

I can rationalize this, I can understand it...I guess it is the difference between what I know, and what I feel. I want to see the dramatic loses that others have experienced. Most days I am philosphic about it, but on those others days, watch out!!!

jclang · 08-24-2008, 01:04 PM

I am happy I found this, I haven't had mine yet, although I have a date 9/9. I am having problems with my husband being supportive and this is damping my excitement, but this is helping. Thank you

Ezma · 08-24-2008, 04:23 PM

Glad you're feeling better. It's a tough choice to make and hard to get it done but now I want to wring my own neck for dragging my feet. I hope your hubby snaps out of it. It's so much easier when you have good support at home. Good luck with your surgery. It'll be here before you know it.