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thanks everyone, my next appt is in Sept. I will have them measure what is in there.hopefully I just need more fills to reach the green zone! Thanks again Bonnie

I was banded Nov. 2012 and have lost about 35 lbs. I have been getting regular fills since Jan 2013 every 6-8 wks and I still don't have restriction. I get maybe a week of feeling some slight restriction but then it disappears. Last week, 10 days after geting filled, we were grabbing a quick supper and I got a chicken sub sandwich thinking it would be a few meals. I ate the entire sandwich with no problems, not feeling stuffed.. I am so frustrated. Could my band be leaking and not holding the Fluid? Bonnie

Name, real or screen~ Bonnie Goal weight for August 31st~ 195 Weight on August 1st~ 199 Age~ 55 City/State~ West Haven CT Dietary goal for August~ no carbs! Exercise goal for August~ start exercising Personal goal for August~ do more crafts and things for me Date banded~ Nov 8 2012 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 38 Favorite End of Summer Activity~ sitting on our new deck-(hate to see the end of summer)

Hi All, I was banded Nov 8 2012 and have lost 40 lbs with 50 more to go! I gotten fills every 6-8 weeks since December and still don't feel a lot of restriction. I have only had one incident of sliming and that was because I ate way to fast. I am concerned that perhaps my band isn't holding the Fluid put in. The other night I was able to eat an entire chicken parm grinder on italian bread! And I had my fill 3 weeks prior. I guess my question is, could my band not be holding the fluid from my fills and how do they check it? Thanks Bonnie

You look wonderful! Keep up the good work!

I had my 3rd fill yesterday, and it was liquids only day of fill, soft foods today and regular eating on Wednesday....It is amazing how different the doctors are when we all have the same equipment in! (LOL)

I didn't come out to friends or family at first. My husband knew but my daughter and my parents were told about 1 week before surgery. I didn't want negativity going into surgery, but they were very supportive. Slowly I have been telling co-workers when they ask.

Name, real or screen~ Bonnie Goal weight for April 30th~ 188 Weight on April 1st~193.8 Age~ 55 Dietary goal for April~ follow doctor's guidelines, limit carbs Exercise goal for April~ to start being consistent with my exercise Personal goal for April~ be happier with myself Date banded~ Nov 8, 2012 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 38 What about spring do you like? being outside! Like This

just realized my goal is unrealistic with only 9 days left in the month, but this is a great motivator thank you for doing this challenge.

Name, real or screen~ Bonnie Goal weight for March 31st~ 188 Weight on March 1st~ 196 Age~ 55 Dietary goal for March~ let less carbs Exercise goal for March~ start! I have taken a couple of kick boxing classes Personal goal for March~ get out of the 190's it has been a mental challenge for me all my adult life Date banded~ 11/8/12 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~34 What is your good luck charm? don't have one

thanks everyone

Thanks, I will try that.

I seem to be overeating and thought a day or two to get control again. I have had 2 fills and I have been so hungry the last week and half. I just need to gain control of my eating again.

Hi Folks, Banded in November and I am having a difficult time staying focused. I definitely need a fill. Had trouble scheduling my appt and have to wait another 2 wks! I really want to do a couple of liquid diet days, I was wondering, for those that do this, what do you have and how much do you drink. I thought a Protein shake, some clear broths, like what I followed right after surgery only more than 2 oz at a time. Any suggestions?

When I read your post, it was like I had written it! I was band on 11/8 and down 35 lbs and am having the same issues. It seems like at night the old habits come creeping back. I am working hard on finding things to replace food, I knit, weave and am desperately trying to motivate myself to exercising. I'm actually starting a kickboxing class tonight! I know I am eating from boredom and not from hunger. Stay focused and good luck

and I thought I was the only one!! too funny especially walking ROFL

I had to do liquid Tylenol for 2 months. Not easy to find the adult version, but you could do the kids version just take alot of it. No ibuprofen for the first 2 months either. When in doubt, call your doctor, thats what we pay them for! Feel better

I have to agree with A New Dawn. I just had my second fill, banded Nov 8 and it has taken me this long to really get it. If I eat when I am not focused on eating, I tend to eat too fast and take bites that are too large. I then get that pain in the center of my chest, fortunatley I have never thrown up yet! But it is so important to eat slowly, chew chew chew, and rest up to a minute between bites. It is a new life, it takes time to learn how to live it \ Good luck

Me too! went to the dr yesterday for a blood pressure check, (still don't need to go back on meds) but the scale read 199! I haven't seen that in years! Good work megamomnj, my surgery was on 11/8, this is definatley the best decision I made

I had that problem and it goes with being dehydrated. Just keep sipping or eat ice chips. If you are doing liquids, have some broth. The sodium in the broth actually helps. It took almost 2 months before I stopped having dry mouth spells, I was banded NOv 8. It is really important to get your liquids in. I didn't and ended up at an urgent care center for 4 hours getting 2 bags of Fluid. I was about 1 1/2 weeks out of surgery. Good luck, you can do this, things take time

I had to crush or take liquid for 2 months after surgery! I was banded Nov 8 and just started taking pills without having to open or crush them.

thanks everyone!

How much biotin do you take? Do you use what the bottle says or do you increase it? I haven't lost any hair, but I find it is difficult to manage lately. Thanks

I had surgery 11/8 with no pre-op diet and I only lost 2 lbs before surgery and had no problems. Just eat smartly

Wow, you look fabulous! It is stories like yours that keeps me focused that I know I can do this too!