It's been close to 3 years since last post :{

I've been so busy. Life does that to you.

Current weight as of a week ago is 202. On banding day (7/11/06) I was at 208, prior to that I started at 224 w/first visit to doctor to start all of this.

Fills:

11/06 - 5cc/194#/BMI 37

5/07 - Pulled out fluid, found 4cc, added on more to total 5cc again/202#/BMI 38

8/07 - Pulled out fluid again, 5cc still there, added 1cc for a total of 6cc/198#/BMI 37

I'm happy to have kept the weight off but not happy that I haven't lost.

I've done it to myself. I haven't been watching what I put into my mouth in the past 3 years.

Last Monday I started logging what I'm eating. I've come back here to look for support and to talk to others about what they are doing and how it might be working for them--or not.

I will try my best to keep up on the logging.

Why so long since a fill...I'm guessing you need one if you've been able to gain some weight? Glad you're back and taking control again. -BG

Why so long since a fill...I'm guessing you need one if you've been able to gain some weight? Glad you're back and taking control again. -BG

I thought that the last one I had was my sweet spot. I did and still do get stuck at times.

But I also haven't seen the doc since the last fill either. I think I'll be calling them to do a follow up.

I just thought that this was it and I had to work with what I had.

Thanks for making a comment and making me think about it. -m:)

I'm glad you're giving the band a second chance. I have a friend who got one and hasn't been working it/using her tool and only lost about 30lbs. She doesn't have a fill dr near her and is just drifting. Stick with us and you'll find lots of help and inspiration. Good luck and keep us up to date on your progress/loss!

I thought that the last one I had was my sweet spot. I did and still do get stuck at times.

But I also haven't seen the doc since the last fill either. I think I'll be calling them to do a follow up.

I just thought that this was it and I had to work with what I had.

Thanks for making a comment and making me think about it. -m:)

I've been stuck several times, even after only one fill where I really felt no restriction (but I wasn't chewing any more than normal). I know I need another fill and I just got stuck the other day on a piece of lettuce that I hardly chewed. Some things can block the stoma even when it's got a pretty wide opening. Keep us posted! -BG

Hey there UberMom, I get stuck and I have no restriction at all! I am keeping with my plan of only Protein and liquids. I try really hard to stay away from the bad carbs. I am not exercising and I am waiting for a total band revision. You can do this! I will keep watching for your progress! thetig

Hey there UberMom, I get stuck and I have no restriction at all! I am keeping with my plan of only Protein and liquids. I try really hard to stay away from the bad carbs. I am not exercising and I am waiting for a total band revision. You can do this! I will keep watching for your progress! thetig

Thanks for keeping an eye on me.

I want on Thursday to the doc for the first time in over a year.

I now have 8.5cc and can feel the difference.

I'm already finding that's it's harder to drink like I used to.

I'm getting back on track! I now need to commit myself when I go out to friends houses for parties. Just got back from a b-day party and had more then I should of (the bad stuff that is-chips, cupcake/no frosting...but I did find the veggies and fruit too!)

Good luck on your up and coming surgery too.

Check in with us regularly and we will do the same. The more often I visit this site the better I stay on track! Good Luck!

Check in with us regularly and we will do the same. The more often I visit this site the better I stay on track! Good Luck!

Thank you. I love support!