tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746868749311455784.post6192509102937154911..comments2024-03-01T06:21:31.345-06:00Comments on Once Upon A Time...In the Land of Cheese and Sunkist: Band Misuse and AbuseAmy W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15765516850913923317noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746868749311455784.post-38363183562508810802012-01-01T23:02:25.351-06:002012-01-01T23:02:25.351-06:00Love the post.Love the post.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714229892143032944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746868749311455784.post-55480596320929082002011-12-29T19:09:15.367-06:002011-12-29T19:09:15.367-06:00Hey there. Enjoying catching up on your blog agai...Hey there. Enjoying catching up on your blog again. I've been missing myself and have re-focused. I sent you an invite on FB and am going to check out that Nike plus GPS app. I love nike plus and tracking my runs. Thanks for continuing to be yourself and inspiring others while you make them laugh. :)The Cozy (not crazy) Coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475229833528879552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746868749311455784.post-91295731217004828182011-12-27T13:17:09.945-06:002011-12-27T13:17:09.945-06:00Hi there, been following your blog awhile and it h...Hi there, been following your blog awhile and it has helped me make the decision to move forward with the band! I wanted you to know you are very inspiring!!<br /><br />I have a blog I created to start my journey. If you have interest, it can be viewed: http://saucybandster.blogspot.com/<br /><br />Happy New Year! LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04156156321472035894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746868749311455784.post-77998312797920317592011-12-22T20:14:31.432-06:002011-12-22T20:14:31.432-06:00Hi there! New follower here. I really have to ag...Hi there! New follower here. I really have to agree with this post. I am at about 4ccs in a 10cc band I'm very comfortable with this fill level, occasionally I start getting a bit hungry after 2.5 hours or so, but it's not all the time and I never want to get so tight I have to worry about liquids. I look forward to getting to know you!Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04445662188443874065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746868749311455784.post-57862417476975460372011-12-21T15:26:24.861-06:002011-12-21T15:26:24.861-06:00Well said. It scares the cr@p out of me when I se...Well said. It scares the cr@p out of me when I see people post that they gained back ALL of their weight, even though they are still banded. There is no way I'm going back now that I found out how awesome it feels to be thin.Catherine55https://www.blogger.com/profile/13315887359315579554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746868749311455784.post-74020734034761798162011-12-17T09:40:49.049-06:002011-12-17T09:40:49.049-06:00Right on. I think I'm just right. Problem is c...Right on. I think I'm just right. Problem is chocolate and junk food still goes down ok. I need a band on my brain for awhile. But keep posting stuff like this because we need the constant reminders. And I'm with you about people who never go to their docs after getting the band. Why waste the money (maybe they didn't pay for their surgery like some of us). I am amazed that they would accept no results from the whole thing. Have a Merry Christmas.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02400904095865742386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746868749311455784.post-30100999485946769902011-12-16T19:02:53.265-06:002011-12-16T19:02:53.265-06:00This is a great post. I have a similar situation a...This is a great post. I have a similar situation at my place of work. Two other ladies have bands but have not lost weight and refuse to cooperate with the "rules" of the lap-band (diet, exercise, fills, etc). I constantly get comments from those two about how the band did not work for them, they are glad it works for me. But I work with my band. It is a tool--like a hammer. Just because you have a hammer does not make you a carpenter. I finally convinced one of the ladies to see my band doctor and she is now losing weight. But she admits that she is not drinking pop and following directions from the doctor.Banded Byushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10948128540501260574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746868749311455784.post-76969631113962208742011-12-16T16:10:07.650-06:002011-12-16T16:10:07.650-06:00How have I never read your blog before? As soon as...How have I never read your blog before? As soon as I get home I'm going to start at the beginning! I love those who "just do it!" and you obviously are one of them! I'm adding you to my blog list! <br /><br />I also love this post. It is so true. There is a fellow bandster in my home town who is always telling people that the "lap band didnt work for her." I want to scream! You have to get to work... You have to get your fills and make good food choices. It isn't a fix all! I wonder if I could print this post and mail it to her? Ha ha~Miss Lorie~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06016233293320418115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746868749311455784.post-43001367091582047982011-12-16T15:17:28.222-06:002011-12-16T15:17:28.222-06:00Yes, this was well said. And as I have spent some ...Yes, this was well said. And as I have spent some time on the second front where I didn't see my doctor for nearly a year, I can completely agree, I wasn't doing he best for me and my band was taking the blame for my not using it right. I am know back on track and I hope after reading this others will too :o)Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08059225189818297139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746868749311455784.post-256371892150472272011-12-16T09:22:46.187-06:002011-12-16T09:22:46.187-06:00Amen Sista! :) Well said.Amen Sista! :) Well said.Lap Band Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12747065418364221233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746868749311455784.post-36011584646919815292011-12-16T08:47:07.936-06:002011-12-16T08:47:07.936-06:00After reading many blogs I'm with you. I'...After reading many blogs I'm with you. I'm of the opinion that the band is to make me feel full longer after I eat (the right stuff).. NOT to prevent me from eating at all. Which is why I had no problem going in for an unfill when I was turning into one of those "can't eat before noon" people (why this was happening I don't know, but whatever the reason, I didn't like it)Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516153948541692628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746868749311455784.post-58616399184952217082011-12-16T07:27:25.134-06:002011-12-16T07:27:25.134-06:00I agree with this completely. I know I'm not ...I agree with this completely. I know I'm not as tight as I could be because I like a little more freedom with my food choices but but I'll take too loose over too tight any day. It just sounds so miserable.MandaPandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03362923550051566309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746868749311455784.post-85259985453995357252011-12-15T21:49:54.503-06:002011-12-15T21:49:54.503-06:00I'm probably a bit guilty of the not-tight-eno...I'm probably a bit guilty of the not-tight-enough crew, but I don't think that diet and exercise are dirty words. My band HELPS but I don't expect to do it all for me. (We know this from my 6 month-ish hiatus from weight loss. I didn't DO much.) But the hard and cold reality is that I lost my job and therefore the insurance that I expected to cover at least a portion of my fills a month after surgery and I can't afford $150 for 0.1 or 0.2 cc's in or out every other week. I'm willing to use my band as a tool and help it along...I'm scared of being too tight because I know I gained weight when I was too tight. I'd rather be a little too loose and diet a bit than hurt my body/band by being too tight. Ya know?Stephanie M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17389046478307990176noreply@blogger.com