huntersmom

Hi, I was just rebanded on March 22nd. I was first banded in June of 2007. Had many issues with first band. All I did was throw up all the time. I changed surgeons and he redid my band. He said the first one I had was too small. He put in a bigger one. It does feel like I am starting all over again. I did gain some weight back, because with the old band I could eat cookies and chips and other junk food like that.

It's funny I used to check in here a couple times a day before I was banded and right after banded. Now I am lucky to remember to check once a week. I am not sure where everyone went or is in the same boat as me.

I do not know about the rest of you but I have failed. I have gain 1 and 1/2 pounds instead of losing.

I had good intentions too. Have to get rid of all my kids halloween candy. Dh and I are basically the only ones eating it.

Name........Challenge start wgt.......current wgt.....chall. goal.....To go. Dakota1984....... 211......................211......................199................1 2 Suzzzie.............. 305....................305.....................285...............20 Huntersmom...165............165.............150........15 I am glad someone started this I have wanted to do this for a long time but I wasn't sure if anyone would join me. If I understand this right we have until the end of the year to get to our goal right? I want to do this so bad. I need a little butt kicking. Thanks!!!!

I have the Mirena IUD also. I love it because I haven't had a period in over 4 years. I want my husband to get a Vas done. He is very scared though. I told him I pushed out two kids and it was his turn to do something. I have had light period when I had them except when I first got my period. My mother only used pads. I hated them. When a friend introduced me to tampons that is the only thing I would use now. I sometimes use pads at night. I do not like leaving a tampon in for too long of time. I am a little afraid after I have the Mirena taken out that my periods would be different. I am closer to menopause and some people get very heavy period before. It happened to my mother and Aunt.

I have only lost 39 pounds over the year. You are not alone. My doctor told me that it might take 3 to 4 years to take all the weight off. Everyone is different. I do not exercise a lot so that is my biggest downfall. I feel the weight will come off in its on time depending on what i eat or how much exercise i get. Don't beat yourself up. Remember you are 30 pounds down not up.

Bob, I also know two people that have had a bypass done. One of them has gained all her weight back plus some. The other is doing great because she watches what she does and eats. It does seem to take a lot longer for a bander to lose weight but it seems like we keep it off for a lot longer if not for always. I have been banded for just over a year. I have lost 39 pounds so far. I only have to lose 90 altogether. My doctor told me that it would probably take two to three years to take all my weight off. I am not the perfect bander. I like junk food way too much. It is not something that other people can talk you into it, you have to do it for yourself.

I am failing my band. I am not sure what to do about it either. It has been over 8 months since my last fill. I still have food get stuck and pb some times. I only have 1.5cc in a 4cc band. I have twice made appt. with my surgeon and once was cancelled by them and once cancelled by me. I do need to exercise more too. I like your idea of dieting all week and having one cheat day. Junk food is my biggest challenge. None of it seems to get stuck and all goes down so easy. I try not to buy it but with a husband that can eat anything and not gain weight and have two kids it is hard. I think I need some coaching and some butt kicking. I will be in my second year in June and would like it to be better than my first.

HI, I live in Beverly and I also need some support but I really do not have alot of time to make it to a live meeting. I also crave a lot of sweets. That is my biggest problem. I do not get enough exercise either. The weather is getting a little better so I will be able to get out and walk. I seem to work well in challenges like exercise or maybe a junk food free challenge. If anyone is up to it lets do it.

Well, You are definitely not alone. I had to go back and see the nurse and I have gained 4 pounds back and probably more than that now. I need a fill but twice the appt was cancelled. I need to call for another appt but my kids always come first and they have been sick. I need alot of encouragement too. I look here for help but I do not seem to get it when I need it. I only post here once in a while but read all the time. I do not get alot of encouragement at home because my husband has the same problem you have. He thinks if I lose weight I will find some one else. I need some one to give me a good kick in the butt to get me going. I also have a sweet tooth that it seems like I cannot live without the chocolate. I am glad to see you back here Musical Momma.

I had my surgery at Salem Hospital and they have meetings on the 4th Monday of each month. I know it is still only once a month but Monday's might be more convient for you.

I also just had a $250.00 copay for the hospital and all of the copays for the first 3 months going to dr visits were also covered.

I have lost 36 pounds. It has been really hard after hitting my 6 months of banding. I do have to pick up the exercising. I think that will really help.

I have problems with bread, rice and pasta. Some times chicken gets stuck depending on how it is cooked. I have to make sure that I chew alot of anything that I eat. If I eat anything too quickly it will come back up. It seems like that I am tighter in the morning too. I have a smoothie in the morning because if I eat food I feel like I cannot eat the rest of the day. Everything seems to get stuck. If I skip lunch too I am very restricted at dinner and have a hard time eating. That is when I turn to the bad stuff to get relief from hunger.