Lisa75

I went for over 2 years without one. Was going to be given meds (which I had taken before to induce one, I absolutely did NOT want that as they made me not even like myself) A month before I was to take the medicine, I had a period. I've had one now about every month. Not "regular" but at least I'm now having one. The last was 33 days apart. They are never 28 days like the norm. I totally believe it's from having lost weight. You could totally start having them on your own before long. Now I'm older things want to start working right, it's crazy.

awh thanks. Ya know my highest weight was 292, I was 267 the day of surgery a month later I was 253, now thursday we will see but according to "my scales" only down 10 more lbs. I can't get discouraged. I WILL do this. Soooo thankful each of you have replied and offered me this support. I have re-read what you all said again and it's sinking in. I'm excited to get my second fill this thursday. I'm drinking, exericising more and measuring MORE and now i'm planning more. It sure helps....

is there still support meetings at Herrin hospital?

Does anyone frequent the boards that is around the southern illinois area that would like to set up a support group? Would like around Harrisburg or Marion area? If there is any southern illinoisians out there, please please contact me. thanks

Does anyone frequent the boards that is around the southern illinois area that would like to set up a support group? Would like around Harrisburg or Marion area? If there is any southern illinoisians out there, please please contact me. thanks

have a friend just had a TT done about 2 weeks ago, shes doing GREAT! good luck!

I am a new bandster but i tell ya what i can so totally relate to you. this past week has been bad. real bad. and same issues. mine is hormonal i have pcos and i believe seasonal as well. hope you get some answers soon. you've done wonderful.

approved by the insurance? or the Dr.? I wouldn't think so. I do believe it would have to do with your initial weight at your first weight in. I assume they go by that. They did with me.

I too love carbs, I think it's mind over matter. My body craves them. I am trying to figure out ways to get away from those bad habbits. I'm sorry that I dont have any advice for you. I need advice myself sometimes. I know you can do it. Would it help if maybe you tell yourself okay once in a while, I can have a lil hersey's kiss? I mean this is life. I'm not gonna go my entire life without having a bite of something, but I do know that it's not the best thing to do daily if i want to see a WL. Is it bothering you that your shouldn't have it and then it makes you want it more? that's me anyways. good luck.

Afternoon I always weigh more. I hate that they are doing this to you. telling you one thing and doing another. and this person shouldn't be RUDE to you, your paying them. Not the other way around. Why is it so important to loose 6lbs by then anyways. TOM and everything can reflect on how the scales read. I imagine you are agrrivated. But just remember this is YOUR DREAM and you CAN and WILL do this. Just don't let them get to you. You can do this! Give it your all and you'll be banded and that will be behind you in no time. Keep pushing forward and don't let them get to you! You don't need that stress! Hang in there kiddo

Yes it works. You have to look at it as a tool. Protein first, exercise etc. It's not a miracle fix all. If you go into it with a positive attitude and follow what the Dr. tells you to do, drink, exercise and eat right then of coarse. It cuts your calorie intake tremendously. Will a cookie pass thru? YeS! So it's about making good choices and using it as the tool that it is. If you do follow what you need to do, it will most def work. Good luck with your decision!

well what height? i mean that is nuts! I wore a size 6 at like 130lbs. - I think who ever dreams this stuff up needs a reality check!

I lost a friend the very next day after my surgery but ya know what i found out, she wasn't my friend in the first place. I think it takes time for people to adjust to our changes as much as it does us. Don't sweat it. You're gonna do wonderful and more than likely you'll have a LOT of support. Not much longer now. You'll be so happy!

I have heard good things about him. I had Dr. Spaw, another wonderful Dr. with the team

thank you all for your support. it helps a lot to read what you all have had to say. this has sure been a struggle. i'm ready to move forward. (the above comment) made me laugh out loud. thanks ya'all

wish that i could help with your question - I am struggling too but in reality I have made some bad choices. Not a lot but obviously enough to put my WL on a hold. i know it is hard, talk to your dr. - journal your intake and take with you, this will help with knowing how he can help. - are you loosing inches? i know some say you loose inches when the scale doesn't move. I would think if you measure everything and keep track of our intake with a journal and liquid intake calories/proteins this will help a lot. also journal what kind of exercise you get in. i also have joint pain, bad knees, etc. - maybe if you can walk some it will help starting off. good luck

thanks so much for your response. I'm getting so depressed and I can't do this. I appreciate your tips. gonna try HARDER!

was banded on Halloween and well had a fill of 2 ccs on Dec. 5th. I have not lost since the fill. I have lost about 20 lbs since the surgery but not this past month. I'm in panic depressed mode to not see a movement on the scale. anyone else had this happen? I go for another fill on Jan 12th. Not much longer now. I am finding myself really getting down this past week. Is this normal?

was banded on Halloween and well had a fill of 2 ccs on Dec. 5th. I have not lost since the fill. I have lost about 20 lbs since the surgery but not this past month. I'm in panic depressed mode to not see a movement on the scale. anyone else had this happen? I go for another fill on Jan 12th. Not much longer now. I am finding myself really getting down this past week. Is this normal?

hi, well i went to mushy things pretty fast after surgery and i just had it done on halloween but i've been able to eat what i want as far as everything i've tried. and i do chicken fine and plan on having turkey tomorrow at thanksgiving. i don't have any problems.

did they fill your band any when you had the surgery? wow you have done AWESOME, I hope to do as well as you have! Thanks for this post!!

I'm in the lobby at the Hotel. I"m having surgery in just a few hours. I'm nervous, but excited, but wondering what this is gonna be like. Just wanted to let ya'all know!!!

wow. I found this to be amazing. I've never heard of that. I have no advice. But i do know one thing your doing great. and I do believe you will see oneunderland. Keep faith and keep believing! your gonna get there!

Congrats! Won't be long now. Will be having mine on Halloween morning! We'll be close together Find me on facebook by Lisa's Banded Journey :0

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