tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578563159822352688.post999068105624227290..comments2023-10-10T12:41:41.983-04:00Comments on Sleeved Wonder: Back on the BAND wagonAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04313191155322211127noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578563159822352688.post-59287277957580218972010-01-26T08:58:15.243-05:002010-01-26T08:58:15.243-05:00Cara, Gil lost 175 lbs on his own TWICE in his lif...Cara, Gil lost 175 lbs on his own TWICE in his lifetime. He weighed 300+ lbs before he was in his early 20s. It was pretty inspiring to hear his story!<br /><br />AmyAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09984671277046619485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578563159822352688.post-41361146990133023042010-01-25T19:31:12.438-05:002010-01-25T19:31:12.438-05:00I never looked at anything but the lapband. I didn...I never looked at anything but the lapband. I didn't like the other alternative for many reasons but I know that I did make the right choice. I really do love my band.<br /><br />I remember Gil Gerard.. he was from Buck Rogers (and was a big spunk too!!) I had no idea he was suffering a weight problem - but I guess - no matter who you are or where you live in the world - or how much money or fame you have - that weight can catch up with us all. Thanks for sharing about him. <br /><br />Great post!!THE DASH!https://www.blogger.com/profile/08658679261310931377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578563159822352688.post-50203418755656221592010-01-25T14:33:03.931-05:002010-01-25T14:33:03.931-05:00Sweet NSV!! That's really fun!!Sweet NSV!! That's really fun!!Tiffanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06855737187547692682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578563159822352688.post-40254707723424261092010-01-25T11:40:56.509-05:002010-01-25T11:40:56.509-05:00Great post Amy. I too questioned whether the band...Great post Amy. I too questioned whether the band is the right way to go. But you know what, if I am just looking for a fast fix then neither surgery will work. I stuck with my decision to get the band & DH & I will be banded on Wed. - I hope to change my relationship with food & et my weight problem under control once & for all.DBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12171014224700094700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578563159822352688.post-36800477369336704502010-01-25T11:38:21.160-05:002010-01-25T11:38:21.160-05:00Amy,
First, that lump in your throat feeling. I ge...Amy,<br />First, that lump in your throat feeling. I get it a lot when I don't chew my food enough or try to swallow it too soon or with too much air. So try smaller bites or chewing 20 times, it helped me. <br />Second, I chose the Band because it has longer results and because if something goes wrong, it can be taken out. RNY GB is so permanent and a LOT of people gain their weight back and have a lot of hair loss and other problems. Slow and steady works for me.<br />Have a great day and good job on the NSV!Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991346270080446308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578563159822352688.post-34378966693899100622010-01-25T11:16:02.215-05:002010-01-25T11:16:02.215-05:00Amy.. I found my self second guessing my decision ...Amy.. I found my self second guessing my decision too.. but also realized, that bypass may get you to the dance quicker, but does mean you will stay.. Look at Carnie Wilson.. that girl has been up and down.. I have heard of bypass patients that have also had the band implanted after rebound weight, just to control the over eating and splurging.. so .. I think the band is the right choice (at least for me).. don't look back only forward..Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379831210874549148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578563159822352688.post-70089219056209620422010-01-25T11:07:23.873-05:002010-01-25T11:07:23.873-05:00Amy-the reason I am choosing the lapband over GB i...Amy-the reason I am choosing the lapband over GB is that I wasn't willing to have the absorption problems that some of these patients have. They have to take vitamins and minerals and supplements for the rest of their life. In most cases the band doesn't cause these problems as we still have our full stomach to absorb everything. GB is just another choice and the only thing available for years. I have been told about people gaining weight with both GB and Lapband because they "drank" their calories, like milkshakes all day. <br /><br />I think about the drastic step I am taking but then I want to live longer and healthier.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02400904095865742386noreply@blogger.com