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Hi all, I was banded about 19 months ago and have pretty much failed the band. I was out of work for a good part of this time, and being a cash-paying patient, couldn't get many fills. However, about a year ago I went in and they really filled me up full. Good news....I started losing weight. Bad news: I was throwing everything up. So I went in for an unfill and haven't been back since. Now I am at the weight I started at plus 5 lbs. I have a fill appointment next week. I decided yesterday to make some changes and really make an effort to make this work. I'm quitting drinking...I was taking in a ton of empty beer calories. I'm also starting to work out again...was only able to do cardio for 24 mins tonight but hey it's a start. Also going to start tracking everything I eat on my phone. I haven't been in touch with anyone I met from my original support group, or even the people I met on here, since I did so horribly. I'm dreading facing my surgeon for a fill but I have to do it. I guess I just needed to talk a little and could use some encouragement. Thanks.

Sorry guys I've not been around, been kind of depressed about my lack of weight loss. At one point my home scale was saying I was down 8 lbs a week after surgery...now it saying only 2 lbs. It's my fault because I've not been sticking with a strict diet....I just don't have the willpower right now and the band has no restriction so it's just like it was before. I'm really hoping for some better results after my fill on the 18th. Shauna

Just wanted to say I am soooo happy...weighed myself for the first time in a week and I was down 6 lbs! I am so surprised because I don't have much restriction and have been eating pretty much whatever I want, just in smaller portions. Might hit my goal weight in time for my 40th Bday after all! Shauna

Sorry guys, been out of the loop for the last few days, but I've updated the list and think it's complete...best of luck to Serifa, MustangMama, Sweetnurselyd today!! No date yet: nickieredd79 June 27:pkjjm31049 June 30: Nechama L July 1: jenjaw, nancy2011, amjcal, Tracy N, xlstan, Wendy Muehleisen, ahassan, KevinM, Banded Karebear, lifeisjustbeginning2011 (Amy) July 5: AlyGurl (Aly), MassMom01527 (Steph), Allison0927, Harvest Farmer, wannabe21bmi (Kate), Kim from CT, blackmajyk, Xtinabrown13, Ecinaj, Wanttobeskinny22 July 6: lizzy21050, crash878905, Lorelei, Kimiky, Diana1980 July 7: nesportsfan, hokdo, songbird5769, Short and Chunky, LisaB68, pinktink, dare2bthin July 11: dixiechick, honeybunny, Jessica43082, hlong1985, Breezybbyy, BANDme_LUV, jengy, leemuise July 12: BandedApril (April), merlina, mfrancis, Kay Adams July 13: CurlyDiva, Tammy A, Lisa_MC, Ginasjmm4, JulieB0802 July 14: crystalddm, BandItOrLoseIt, MassMommyRebecca, schmidty42, NewCruiseGirl2011, Denise'sjourney, Meerkat135, dmhanaphy (Dawn Marie) July 15: Shauna Deanne, Corize, JohnnyBoy, Labella624, Moe-Moe July 17: Nouzi July 18: Colee85, Bandmebaby!, ANewMe63 July 19: Mrs. Schultz, karmaandkismet, Anjiie, teacherz July 20: Carmen16 July 21: NomersCat, Coco's mum, Rock4Light401, TWILLED July 22: razzcat, Kgirl1960 (Kristy), BamaBrandy, natcheznate, Kimmietoes (Kimberly) July 25: cat lady, dropsizes (Mary), spicensour, Scott 72511, Thommi (Lori) July 26: Serifa, MustangMama, Sweetnurselyd July 27: Healthy4Ever, 30Something (JeVona), lburn, jaunna July 28: Erica Pizzi, whitetiger011680, sherylb, momof5inWI, SlimbandSexy July 29: ButterflyM, PungosMama, kychick1294 July 30: peskybrunette

Thanks everyone....sorry for the pity party. I'm in Arizona but don't worry, I'll find something. Just need to move on I guess!

OK, guys, sorry, just need to vent here for a second. I just found out yesterday that I am out of a job. I paid for the lapband surgery myself and put myself in debt to do it. Plus my fills are $370 each. Now I'm not sure if I'll have the money for a fill when it's time. Just kinda bummed out. Shauna

Up tomorrow....NomersCat, Coco's mum, Rock4Light401, TWILLED...GOOD LUCK GUYS!

Best of luck...you will do great!

You may be one of the lucky ones and get restriction right from the start like your nutritionist! If not, at least we can keep in mind that the hunger is temporary until we hit our "sweet spot". The way I see it is worst thing that can happen is the weight comes off a little slower/a little later than our original plan (mine was very aggressive), but we are still going to get there! And thanks for the encouragement guys! Shauna

I would check in with your surgeon's office to see what they recommend....if you get dehydrated you'll end up in the emergency room and that's no fun! I have the opposite problem....I've been starving since day 3 after surgery. I have NO restriction and am totally bummed out about it. Have to wait 6 weeks for a fill too. Doesn't help I've only lost 2 lbs. since start of pre-op diet. Looks like this weight loss may be slower for me than I expected. Hoped to reach goal in 6 months for my 40th birthday but that's looking like a bit of a pipe dream now. Shauna

I only lost 1 pound on a 10 day pre-op diet, but hey, that's something! Shauna

You are doing so awesome! So glad you are enjoying the changes in your body, as well as the "girls". LOL Hope to be losing soon myself. Shauna

Welcome Scott, and so glad to hear from the others recently banded that are checking in as OK! I'm headed to a support group that my surgeon's medical practice holds every month for lap band patients, it's pretty awesome. Does anyone else do those? Tomorrow just has one person getting banded, Carmen16! No date yet: nickieredd79 June 27:pkjjm31049 June 30: Nechama L July 1: jenjaw, nancy2011, amjcal, Tracy N, xlstan, Wendy Muehleisen, ahassan, KevinM, Banded Karebear, lifeisjustbeginning2011 (Amy) July 5: AlyGurl (Aly), MassMom01527 (Steph), Allison0927, Harvest Farmer, wannabe21bmi (Kate), Kim from CT, blackmajyk, Xtinabrown13, Ecinaj, Wanttobeskinny22 July 6: lizzy21050, crash878905, Lorelei, Kimiky, Diana1980 July 7: nesportsfan, hokdo, songbird5769, Short and Chunky, LisaB68, pinktink, dare2bthin July 11: dixiechick, honeybunny, Jessica43082, hlong1985, Breezybbyy, BANDme_LUV, jengy, leemuise July 12: BandedApril (April), merlina, mfrancis, Kay Adams July 13: CurlyDiva, Tammy A, Lisa_MC, Ginasjmm4, JulieB0802 July 14: crystalddm, BandItOrLoseIt, MassMommyRebecca, schmidty42, NewCruiseGirl2011, Denise'sjourney, Meerkat135, dmhanaphy (Dawn Marie) July 15: Shauna Deanne, Corize, JohnnyBoy, Labella624, Moe-Moe July 17: Nouzi July 18: Colee85, Bandmebaby!, ANewMe63 July 19: Mrs. Schultz, karmaandkismet, Anjiie, teacherz July 20: Carmen16 July 21: NomersCat, Coco's mum, Rock4Light401, TWILLED July 22: razzcat, Kgirl1960 (Kristy), BamaBrandy July 25: cat lady, dropsizes (Mary), spicensour, Scott 72511 July 26: Serifa, MustangMama July 27: Healthy4Ever, 30Something (JeVona), lburn July 28: Erica Pizzi, whitetiger011680, sherylb July 29: ButterflyM, PungosMama, kychick1294

Congratulations! You will be feeling much better soon, I promise! And welcome to lburn, I've added you to our list. Shauna