I'm glad I found you
takuwinds
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I am 50 year old, 4 year post op lap band. I have lost 50 pounds and gained 10 and was on pause for a long time. Last summer I decided to get back into MFP and just lose 10 because my pants were getting tight. I went beyond losing 10 pounds. I really want to lose 10 more, or even 15 more. What really got me motivated was my favorite nurse at the clinic. She checked my bp and it was so high. I had to start eating better and get exercise everyday to get my bp under control. She said "I'm telling you this because I like you and I want you to stay above ground longer". So when I found a group of people that had WLS like me and using MFP, I was happy. If you don't mind, I will be leaning on you for inspiration and motivation and I will do the same in return.
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Hello! Welcome to the group! I am still pretty new here myself, as well as new to the WLS life (My VSG was exactly 1 week ago today!) Anyway, I'm sure there'll soon be others making you feel right at home here. Everyone surely has made me feel that way! I like this group, and hope you do, too!5
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I am 50 year old, 4 year post op lap band. I have lost 50 pounds and gained 10 and was on pause for a long time. Last summer I decided to get back into MFP and just lose 10 because my pants were getting tight. I went beyond losing 10 pounds. I really want to lose 10 more, or even 15 more. What really got me motivated was my favorite nurse at the clinic. She checked my bp and it was so high. I had to start eating better and get exercise everyday to get my bp under control. She said "I'm telling you this because I like you and I want you to stay above ground longer". So when I found a group of people that had WLS like me and using MFP, I was happy. If you don't mind, I will be leaning on you for inspiration and motivation and I will do the same in return.
Congratulations on 10 pounds down.
I'm 49 and 4 years out from sleeve surgery. I just started losing again. Its slow but I will take it. Feel free to add me for support.
Side note : I'm on a bariatric holiday challenge. Its keeping me motivated.
https://bariatricpal.com/topic/405476-holiday-challenge-spreadsheet/4 -
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I was on the bariatric pal a long time ago for support. The last time I reached out for support I said I was thinking about removing my lap band because my weight loss had stalled and I was feeling really bad about myself. A member replied that I should just give up and asked "do you really hate yourself that much, then just give up". That was the end of that. I have not been back on that sight since. MFP is better for me, better and kinder people.2
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I am 50 year old, 4 year post op lap band. I have lost 50 pounds and gained 10 and was on pause for a long time. Last summer I decided to get back into MFP and just lose 10 because my pants were getting tight. I went beyond losing 10 pounds. I really want to lose 10 more, or even 15 more. What really got me motivated was my favorite nurse at the clinic. She checked my bp and it was so high. I had to start eating better and get exercise everyday to get my bp under control. She said "I'm telling you this because I like you and I want you to stay above ground longer". So when I found a group of people that had WLS like me and using MFP, I was happy. If you don't mind, I will be leaning on you for inspiration and motivation and I will do the same in return.
Welcome!
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I was on the bariatric pal a long time ago for support. The last time I reached out for support I said I was thinking about removing my lap band because my weight loss had stalled and I was feeling really bad about myself. A member replied that I should just give up and asked "do you really hate yourself that much, then just give up". That was the end of that. I have not been back on that sight since. MFP is better for me, better and kinder people.
I'm sorry this happened to you. I've never understood why people who are also losing weight, maintaining weight loss or have regained are mean to other people struggling to get healthy. The people here at MFP are great. I've never experienced any judgment and everyone celebrates the small losses along with the biggest losses. People are honest with their struggles and no one thinks themselves the 'know it all' that I've found on other sites. You'll like it here.
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I was on the bariatric pal a long time ago for support. The last time I reached out for support I said I was thinking about removing my lap band because my weight loss had stalled and I was feeling really bad about myself. A member replied that I should just give up and asked "do you really hate yourself that much, then just give up". That was the end of that. I have not been back on that sight since. MFP is better for me, better and kinder people.
I'm sorry this happened to you. I've never understood why people who are also losing weight, maintaining weight loss or have regained are mean to other people struggling to get healthy. The people here at MFP are great. I've never experienced any judgment and everyone celebrates the small losses along with the biggest losses. People are honest with their struggles and no one thinks themselves the 'know it all' that I've found on other sites. You'll like it here.
I have. MFP users are not very nice to people who have had weight loss surgery. They think we are cheaters.2 -
I was on the bariatric pal a long time ago for support. The last time I reached out for support I said I was thinking about removing my lap band because my weight loss had stalled and I was feeling really bad about myself. A member replied that I should just give up and asked "do you really hate yourself that much, then just give up". That was the end of that. I have not been back on that sight since. MFP is better for me, better and kinder people.
I'm sorry this happened to you. I've never understood why people who are also losing weight, maintaining weight loss or have regained are mean to other people struggling to get healthy. The people here at MFP are great. I've never experienced any judgment and everyone celebrates the small losses along with the biggest losses. People are honest with their struggles and no one thinks themselves the 'know it all' that I've found on other sites. You'll like it here.
I have. MFP users are not very nice to people who have had weight loss surgery. They think we are cheaters.
Yes, the people on the main boards are brutal towards WLS patients sometimes, and most of them are completely uninformed. I have been in this group for years and the people and support are awesome.3 -
I don't ever share with just any body about my WLS because of negative reactions. I know I can share my story or offer support with people who have had WLS. Like I said, I'm glad I found you.4
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I was on the bariatric pal a long time ago for support. The last time I reached out for support I said I was thinking about removing my lap band because my weight loss had stalled and I was feeling really bad about myself. A member replied that I should just give up and asked "do you really hate yourself that much, then just give up". That was the end of that. I have not been back on that sight since. MFP is better for me, better and kinder people.
I just started going back to bariatric pal. I was one of the people that left due to the trolls. Many people were not surgery patient's. They were just there to cause problems. The owner has good intentions. But he sucked at monitoring the site. Hope things have changed with bp.... So far so good.2 -
I stay in this group at MFP and spend most of my time at ObesityHelp.com. It’s a WLS support site. The support is much better than BariatricPal where it’s mostly the blind leading the blind. Though OH members have some strong opinions about Lap Bands as so many folks there have had to have them removed/revised due to complications.2
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I have been really lucky with my band since I had surgery 4 years ago. It's too bad some people have had problems with it. My dad had gastric bypass and was very successful . I believed it saved his life and gave us 10 more years with him. I totally support WLS if it means better health. Thanks clcmfp, I will check out ObesityHelp.com2
