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.

Well guess what. I need to get rebanded. All I have been doing is throwing up for months. I didn't know that was not normal for a bander. I went to the surgeon and he told me I need a bigger band. I have a 4cc band with no fluid in it and I eat crap all the time because that is all that goes through the band. I have gained 12 pounds back. I guess I am lucky it is only 12. I have a real hard time eating food. Some times I think it is a waste of money for me to eat and just throw it up. I will let you guys know what is going on as it happens. I hope all the rest of you are doing well.

I have had reflux problems too. Needed a total unfill. Have gained a few pounds back. I do need to exercise more too. I like junk food too much also.

I haven't checked in in a while. Not much changed here. I haven't lost any more weight. Haven't gained any either. Would like to lose a lot more but nothing seems to be happening.

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.

Stef, I am so glad to see you back. It seems like everyone has missed you. I have not done well either. I need a good butt kicking also. I do not do a food journal. I have a very busy life and will start one and never even finish one day. We got Wii fit for Christmas. I am hoping that I will be able to use it often and get some exercise in.

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!!!!

Suzzzie as you see from my last post you are not alone. I have only lost two pounds in the last six months. I understand the whole ice cream thing. Some nights I cannot get supper down at all but I can eat a pint of ice cream without a problem. I have read some where that cold things go down easier than hot/warm things. They said that cold things makes the opening bigger and warm things make it smaller. I guess that is why it is really easy to eat ice cream.

KT I am glad you have done so well. I am not one of the banders that has. I have trouble with making good choices. I have to admit I love my chocolate. It is too hard for me to give up. I try to be good for a while but it never lasts. I know I have to exercise more and watch what I eat. It is going to take me a long while to get to a goal. Who knows if I will ever get there. I still think banding is good for me. I probably would have gained so much weight if I didn't have it done.

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.

Suzzzie I can relate to your weight gain. I have not lost any weight in such a long time. I have gained just a little bit of weight and it is so hard to take off. I am not exercising so I know that is one of my problems. I do not choose all the right food. I like junk food too much especially chocolate. I am at a point now that I almost wish I did gastric bypass. I don't feel like I will ever get to my goal weight. I realize that the band is just a tool. I need a little butt kicking around here. I don't even look like I have really lost any weight. I can still fit into all my clothes from pre-surgery. I am down 40 pounds and that is it. I hope your puppy gets better. My two cats has or had a case of fleas and it seems they will never stop scratching.

I have noticed that I am much tighter in the morning now. It takes about 3 hours to get a smoothie down but after that a small lunch and then it feels wide open. I can eat almost anything at night. I don't want to get another fill because I could be totally closed off in the morning.

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.