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Night munchies are the hardest to break. I'm trying to read more & keep my hands & mind busy otherwise my hands put food in my mouth a lot. Lol even talking a lot didn't work. Oh well one day at a time. Our group should be called the little engines that could..lol.

Shelby. I went threw same thing. Too ashamed to go back. I've put it off for a long time. Right now I'm working on counting calories & eating healthier. After I start progressing then I will go back to doc. I know I have a food addiction too. There are something's that I overeat on. I've found that I need to eat something good for breakfast or by lunch I'm starving so bad I overeat. I'm here to help motivate you or just listen to you vent. I totally understand!!!!... Susan

Paris welcome to the " getting healthier" club. We all are here to support each other. If you need to vent, cry, or need tips. This is the place to be. I too have been off track, but with the support I've gotten here. I feel like a million bucks & I no I can do this. Its just great to have people who know how u feel & what you are going through to bounce ideas off of. I've been learning a lot about myself too. If u need me, let me know.

Paris welcome to the " getting healthier" club. We all are here to support each other. If you need to vent, cry, or need tips. This is the place to be. I too have been off track, but with the support I've gotten here. I feel like a million bucks & I no I can do this. Its just great to have people who know how u feel & what you are going through to bounce ideas off of. I've been learning a lot about myself too. If u need me, let me know.

I might try the 5 day pouch test myself soon.

Welcome aboard. We can do this together!!!!

I feel ya weighed myself and depressed too. Just gotta stay positive no matter how bad it hurts

Well for the past 4 days I've been doing good. I think the thing that's making me think before I eat is having to put all my food into an app that I downloaded to my phone. My fitness app. Its great cuz you put in your weight, I decide on how many calories you want per day, then just input as you go. Making me think twice. Lol. Just another tool to help me succeed..thought is share cuz I'm kinda excited boot the app.

I've been cheating with the water for so long it's gonna be hard. The good thing is I'm trying. The only part that freaks me out is that at one point I feel that the food gets caught in my throat so I revert back to the old ways. So I will chew until I can't chew no more. Lol. Just gotta keep my goal in mind.

Jor-el I cheat too!! I'm trying to break that cycle too. Not sure how that will work out but gonna give it one heck it's try. Let me know if you have any good tips, cuz I'm scared to death I will fail again

Thank you. I'm really looking to make some friends that are going threw the same thing I am. It's hard to discuss with friends or family because they can't fully understand. I definitely need some support and someone to keep me motivated and a sounding board to keep me sane.

Loving the words of encouragement needing some myself. Banned in 06 yep total failure here, but I've looked at myself & I no I can do this. I'm sick of being fat. I had used the excuse that my doc is over an hour and a half away. I have to be filled under fluoroscopy because my port is difficult. But now I'm going to try to get past that and hit my goal. Looking for a doc closer to me. Started using the my fitness app for my phone to track calories. I hope I'm on my way. Wish me luck

I would like to join you. I need all the encouragement that I can get.

Thanks for advice. This is my year!!!

I was banded many years ago & have not lost a pound. My confession is its my fault. I have great excuses. My fill doc is an hour & a half away. When I did my initial sit threw to learn about the band, they pointed out how gastric bypass people cheat & gain their weight back. Well duh don't tell me that, it has been my downfall. Water. I eat a bite & wash it down immediately with water. Ggrr. I'm one of the lucky ones that have to be filled under fluoroscope since my port is so difficult. Doesn't give me the want to to have it done. I don't eat what I should. So with my confessions I have decided to take action. I'm going to find a closer doctor, I hope. Saw in another post to add protein to each meal. So going to do that. I want to slim down. I just need encouragement & determination to do it. Hopefully I will get back on track.

Well- update for me-- guess what-- I have FINALLY started to exercise- mind you it is walking my dog, maybe half a mile- but alot of it is up hill--- this is my first step to loosing the weight!!! I have also been watching portions and trying to focus on protein- which I hadn't really before. NEXT is a fill. I am on my way and feeling great. I will say that I do it right when I get home from work- otherwise I won't do it- I guess I am even happier that it is already dark- so no one can see me huffin and a puffin

Don't worry we are all in this togerther- for support. Also my deepest demon is that I had surgery 3 years ago and haven't lost 1 pound!!!! SO I know that things have to change- I have changed my food amounts, but there has to be more. I plan on dedicating myself to make the change for exercise, I just know that I work long hours- so it will have to be a COMPLETE committment. If you ever need to bend an ear- I am here

I have a question for you. I have PCOS- BUT have had a hysterectomy due to all the issues AND I have the band. I read online that pcos does not leave cuz you have hysterectomy, that there is insulin problems- BUT I have't taken any medicine for my pcos at all- should I look into that? The reason I am asking- having issues loosing weight and thought that might be part of my problem. I will have to make an appointment to see my doc- to get a fill- maybe that will help too Thanks

Well it sounds like we are just alike. I wish that I had some words of wisdom for you, but I don't. The best advice I heard was to start making changes slowly and then add on to them. I have about 6cc in a 10cc band- I do have some restriction- mainly bread- which I have cut down on. I HATE to exercise- so you have one up on me, but that will be changing in the next 2 weeks. I am afraid of going back to the doc, because I am afraid of what he will say. Another tip that I heard was- make a pot of chili, put it into one cup versions- freeze it, and when it is time to eat- heat it up with non fat sour cream and cheese- and if you want have 4 tortilla chips with it for lunch- lunch is done for the whole week PLUS it has good protein. If you need someone to vent to- I am here- I am in the same boat, just fed up and ready for a change!!! I'll let you know how it goes.

CanaryQueen- Well to be honest it sounds like we are kindred spirits. That self distruct button is still being pushed here, BUT I have decided enough is enough. I just had foot surgery myself- so it has been fun . This thread really is a great site- I don't get to visit as much as I would like- but the support is awesome. The best advice that I have been given- is to do a little at a time to start. My biggest challenge is exercise- once I go back to work, I feel as if I don't have the time- I get home and I am bushed- but I need to start small and add to it. SO that is what I am doing as of now. Keep in touch and hopefully we can win together.

Hello- I would like to say hi and I am back! I have been going through alot- personally and professionally- so believe it or not- I gave up . I was banded 2 and a half years ago and haven't really lost anything. I do have some restrictions- which is a plus. BUT I know that I need to do more about it. I had to have foot surgery- so I will be out of work for 6 weeks and I thought that this would be a great time to try to jump start myself, by focusing on food- can't do the exercise yet- but I think first things first- food. portions and kinds. I am bad because I like to graze--- I know :tongue2:--- does anyone have a tip on a good nutrious snack- that I can have? Also while I am out, I will go back to the doc, for a visit- get another fill. I am going to be visiting this site alot while I am out, to look for inspiriation- which I can say that I have found . It is SO nice to know that I am not by myself and there are people out there would are struggling and know how I feel- sometimes you feel alone. Any tips, advise, or recipes- greatly appreciated.

Hello- I would like to say hi and I am back! I have been going through alot- personally and professionally- so believe it or not- I gave up :tt2:. I was banded 2 and a half years ago and haven't really lost anything. I do have some restrictions- which is a plus. BUT I know that I need to do more about it. I had to have foot surgery- so I will be out of work for 6 weeks and I thought that this would be a great time to try to jump start myself, by focusing on food- can't do the exercise yet- but I think first things first- food. portions and kinds. I am bad because I like to graze--- I know --- does anyone have a tip on a good nutrious snack- that I can have? Also while I am out, I will go back to the doc, for a visit- get another fill. I am going to be visiting this site alot while I am out, to look for inspiriation- which I can say that I have found :cursing:. It is SO nice to know that I am not by myself and there are people out there would are struggling and know how I feel- sometimes you feel alone. Any tips, advise, or recipes- greatly appreciated.

Pellman- I would love to know the secret to not drinking with meals- I am BAD at that. I wish that I had the will power not to drink with my meals. I have always had a glass of tea with my meals- and I am finding it hard to quit. Kind of like a crutch- if I am not drinking I feel weird. I am not the perfect person to answer on anything great that I have done. To be honest I need to exercise, not drink with meals AND schedule my next fill- I am hoping that will give me the kick in the butt I need to behave- good luck

Hello All!!!!!! Well I have finally checked back in on the site- have had MAJOR issues at home- but I am still struggling with loosing weight. Had my last fill- have a 10cc band and I am up to a 6 fill. SO I need to make another doc appt AND control my munching fits- I am addicted to cheetos!!!!!:sad:. I have a south beach diet book- so I am trying to find better snacks for me. I have come to the conclusion that I will have to give up bread totally. It just doesn't go down that well. . SO gotta find other things. I haven't lost much weight- I was excited my clothes that I normally wear were getting loose- woohoo- THEN I weighed myself, I had gained 2 pounds:mad2:. SO here I go again. I'll let you know how it is going

John- I actually used Dr. Van Wagner- he's out of St Alexis Hospital off of 55 and Arsenol. Sara his office manager is GREAT! She really helped me with all the paperwork and getting my insurance to cooperate and making sure I understood everything as we went along. I was in and out in a day- for the surgery and back to work in a week. Dr. Wagner is VERY informative and listens to all concerns and gives you the knowledge that you need to make an educated discission. Have you been banded yet or are you just looking for a doctor to do your fills? If you need to- email me- I can give you his phone# Susan