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Hello, Hello, Hello everyone! I'm Marsha , 44 years old aiming to be 45 and fine by my birthday, hee hee!!! I've been married 24 years, have a 28 yr old daughter (I inherited with the marriage), 23 year old daughter, 17 year old Son and 3 year old granddaughter........love them all something awful!! We're very close so much so that my oldest built a house right next door to us. I'm loving this lifestyle change I've made and learning to enjoy a more active lifestyle. Good to meet you all and love this thread!

yes, I think that is a sign you have restriction. I burp and hiccup as the Dr. was doing my last fill and this had not happened during the 1st one. And oh yes, but do I burp, hiccup and fart like something awful since being banded..........don't forget the hunger pains sounding like a freight train coming through the house.......quite embarrassing in a meeting with the big boss!!

Augustabrat and UGAgirl ---you both had me laughing about your long excursions on the bike. Congratulations 4JIN!!!!!! Also 4JIN, on that breaking plateau, do you not eat any vegetables other then the ones mentioned? Also do you eat 3 oz of meat 5 times daily or total of 3 oz split in 5 times? Thanks.

Wow, all of you are doing great (and including myself). I do get discouraged too trying to figure out what to do to lose more steadily. So far it seems my pattern is to lose 5-6 lbs in a 2 week period then hold steady for 2-3 weeks or more. I up my calories to 1500 per a different dietician who said I wasn't eating enough......that didn't work. I bought it back down to 800....didn't work. Last week I added an additional 10 minutes to my walk and increased the pace......didn't work. As far as eating, I can only drink upon awaking up until about 11 a.m. Then I'll eat my lunch. Also I still get hungry every 2-3 hours (but yet I think I do have restricition). Since last fill, can't eat grits, eggs or bread (maybe 1 slice of wheat toast or about 6 whole grain soda crackers). I can hold about 2 cups of food versus the 1 that I should. Do I really have restriction? Maybe not but definely different. Oh, I've now gone about a week w/o PB'ng as I never knew eating the same thing the next day would come back up or not. At one point for about 2 weeks after last fill, I was PB'g everyday in the mornings. Anyway, again you all are doing fantastic and I still think my 46 lb weight loss is great.

Hello all and may God bless you all. I'm laughing, crying, smiling and just going through all kinds of emotions as I catch up on all of the posts. We all have to remember (as I remind myself as well) that God knows all, sees all and is our all and all. He understands it and sent his Son Jesus to bare our burdens and rejoice in our victories. Stay strong in the Lord and be encouraged no matter what is going on. He will make it alright!! My heart is just smiling as I so enjoy this thread. IT encourages me and lets me know they are many, many believers out there despite what the world will lead you to think. We do all have our individual issues and struggles but have faith that God will get us through. I pray that everyone will have a great Friday and weekend if I don't get to post (I've been pretty busy lately).

I just stopped in to say Hello to all and share. My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus blood and Righteousness......On Christ the Solid rock I stand, All other ground is sinking sand. It is through his Grace and Mercy he sustains and keeps us. May he continue to guide each one of us. God Bless.

First, I just want you all know what a blessing this thread has been. I so enjoy reading all of the posts and pray for each of you. This thread has helped me so much along this journey. Not only that, whenver I've asked for prayer, I've gotten almost immediate responses and God has answered many of the financial issues we had. We were facing a deadline and through God's mercy and grace and his son Jesus, we got a call almost the 9th hour saving us. I just want to encourage all who are struggling with whether or not to have this surgery or feeling that you are taking the easy way out. That is definitely not the case. Do you take aspirin for a headache? It's the same principle. Did Paul not say we all have a thorn we struggle with daily? For a lot of us, it was food. God made man in his own image therefore the doctors are made by him and all medical marvels such as this lap band is another tool. Praise God for that. I feel so much better......I look so much better and am so much healthier. To the one that's in the liquid stage, just look at it long term where you want to be. Sometimes you'll have to walk away when others are eating but stay focused. You'll get through it and know that every one is praying for your success and if you need a distraction from food, walk or get on this board and vent. Praise God, Thank him for giving us his son Jesus and Happy New Year to all. BTW, I can't use my exclamation point because it refreshes my screen (I need a new keyboard) but know I am so excited and thankful.

For me, the soreness lasted about a month and then slowly subsided . Even now, every so often I'll feel discomfort there but nothing serious enough to take pain meds. I pray that you'll feel better as time goes by.

None for me since surgery 08/23/07. As a matter of fact, no meds since (other than Tylenol). YEH!!!

1. Grow more Spiritually, 2. Get out of debt somehow, some way(this has been the most challenging financial year ever! 3. Take a dance class 4. Do more for me ! All of the above will enhance my weight loss!!

I am staying on plan because my band scolds me when I don't and I pay dearly (PB'ng)!!!!!!!

Merry Christmas everyone! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! I cooked and cooked and cooked only to not be able to eat much of anthing. This is definitely one of those "too tight days". Yesterday, we had Movie night and Pizza. I was surprisingly able to get 1 and a half slices of Pizza down but that's not the case today. I so wanted to eat a piece of cake and a piece of meat but I PB's right after the 1st bite. It's all good though. I've dropped 4 lbs since my fill last week and for that I am happy. I had a wonderful and blessed Christmas. I am so thankful for all of our blessings and thank God for this band. I got so many compliments today to the point my DH got a little bit jealous!!! I hope everyone else had a great Christmas (as I'm sitting here watching my GD play with her treasure full of pretend Clothes dancing to a Dora CD)!!! Priceless!

No problem. I hope it helps and thanks for the compliment on my weight loss.

Oh, I forgot to ask him how much he put in ths time and the Nurse told me the records or the doctor won't be available until Wednesday so I'm hanging in there until then.

I think I am too tight. I can't eat anything until around 2 p.m. and when I do eat, it has to be pureed. I PB'd for 1st time on Thursday so when I called him and suggested I needed an unfil, he said I probably irritated it and to stay on liquids for another 48 hrs. Well today I tried pureed black beans and it did go down but it takes forever to eat it as I have to eat, wait for it to finally go down, then eat more. I'm hanging in there until Wednesday and will definitely get an unfil.

What helped me during the liquid stage was Hot/Sour Chinese Soup (just the juice). It seemed really anything hot cuts my appetite (even b4 banding). Tea, Coffee, Hot chocalate does it too. Stay strong.......you can do it.

4 days out from 2nd fill and very, very tight and can't eat anything until around 2 p.m. (can't wait til Wednesday to get unfilled) Today I've only had: 1 cup of pureed black beans 5 fries chewed to death--they were cold as ice when I finally finished them. 2 cups of Chic Fil A Ice Cream 45 ozs of water

Hello everyone and congratulations on your weight loss. I finally hit the 40 lbs weight loss today. I had my 2nd fill yesterday under fluro but forgot to ask him how much. I finally do have restriction but not sure if it is too tight. I Pb'd for the 1st time and big time today at lunch. I was at a Chinese restuarant and was only doing soup (since told to do liquids today, then mushy tomorrow and if mushy ok, go to regular). Just like yesterday I noticed I have to take very small sips of water and the soup. I ate a small piece of baked fish and had to make a mad run for the rest room. So now I know what you all had been meaning when you said it was like slime coming up. Uuuggh. Should I only be able to only sip a little bit at a time or am I too tight? I'll see how I do tomorrow after eating some grits for breakfast, then call the doctor if it's a problem. I'm very proud of being able to lose 40 lbs w/no restriction and my goal of reaching 50 lbs by 6 month anniversary is in February so I am on the right path and can see that 50 lb mark staring at me. Again, congrats to all and keep on losing.

Sorry if I forget names....my desktop is down and it's hard for me to scroll on my daughter's lap talk. For the one that's grown weary in the process, don't give up. It will happen in God's time. It does take time even though my story was faster approval than most. I had to go to Psychiatrist , Dietician, Lung Specialist and approval from my PCP. I know you think you are at the end of your rope and probably so frustrated with the weight and your lack of success in losing. I understand that totally but hang in there. time. To the one who didn't get your fill today, Monday will be here before you know it. At least you didn't do what I did.......had a 2nd fill date for 11/14 and arrived 1 hour late due to getting time mixed it and couldn't reschedule until 12/19. Despite no restriction from 1st fill, I've managed to lose about 2 lbs in spite of and if you add the 3 I gained over Thanksgiving then lost it the next week that would be 5 lb lost. I've said it before but this entire band journey has been a God send. Even though I don't have restriction, I do think about my food choices more than I ever have in my life!! Welcome to you who God sent to this site. I was feeling weary like you one night over some other issues and God led me here. I've felt every prayer and have been so encouraged. It is awesome and if nothing else, you can vent or as lapbandfan said, give praise report(Halleluia to your Dad's report lapbandfan). We alll are going through , coming out and getting ready to go through trials and tribulations in daily life. We are all in different seasons so it's good to share.....cry, shout, scream....whatever. Someone will respond to you here with an encouraging word and prayer. I pray daily for each of you!!!

Actually, that book is what put the icing on the cake for me as far as my final decision to be banded. And I found out about it through my DH as he was watching TV one night and saw her on a show talking about the book. He knew I was considering this and he was quite nervous about it. But looking at her he was sold on it. This is when he finally got behind me and supported me with it (even though he still doesn't understand exactly what it was that I did). I was not overweight growing up as I was a very active and a good athlete always kicking or hitting a ball or running so I can't relate to all that she (and you) went through but my heart went out to Khaliah and you over your struggles. I started struggling with my weight after I had my son (17 yrs ago). After my 1st child (22 yrs ago), I stayed around a 14 which was great for me and that's where I am trying to get back to. I'm glad the book is helping you and pray that you continue to grow stronger and stronger (and skinnier and skinnier! God Bless!

My weight loss has slowed tremendously even though I am counting calories and watching what I eat...I've tried doing about 800-1000 for 2 weeks, then up it to 1200-1500 per my husband's (diabetic) dietician for 2 weeks. I am still walking 2 miles 5-6 days a week and resistance band training every other day. I'm still averaging about a 2 lbs weight loss this past month. I will say just this week I've had more people actually notice I've lost weight.........some even say it looks like I've lost 50 lbs. My OB/GYN was so thrilled and impressed I'd had this procedure. That really does so much for my psyche!!! It is so reassuring that yes I did do the right thing and seeing results. I'm not going to get discouraged about it and am waiting for my next fill to see if I will have more restriction. Even if I don't, I am still going to press on with this dramatic lifestyle change. Eventually (despite it being a bit slow) I will reach my goal. Everyone, just stay focused and be thankful we are finally winning this battle of food!! I am praying for everyone's success!!! God bless!

Hello all and Thanks again for all of the encouragement and prayers. I am not feeling as down and weary as I was last week and even though times may be tough I am still confident and find reassurance in God's word that says (paraphrased) I have never seen the righteous forsaken nor his seed begging for bread. We're not poor but definitely not rich but God sustains and keeps us. Sfeiner, you are right...........sometimes we don't see the why things are going like they are but eventually God will reveal. And there's a big difference in where you are when you are supporting a young family (and one in college w/a child) versus noone but you and your spouse. So thanks everyone again. Also, I want to send out my prayers to all that have posted and considering the surgery. By far, this is the best present I could have given myself. I went to my OB/GYN (I'd not gone in about 2 yrs but had been getting my exams by my Internal Med Dr) and he was just so excited and happy that I'd had this surgery. I've not reached restriction yet but if nothing else, it catapulted me to really thinking about my food choices and my health. I know God led me to this especially with the timeliness of how everything worked out with insurance approval. I did educate and prayer about both procedures but decided this was a more natural way to lose without the long term deficiency issues. The loss is a lot slower but I am indeed so thankful to God for leading me to this. Remember it is not magic and the weight will not just disappear, it is only a tool. I will be praying that God will direct you and give you peace about this option if it is the right thing for you. May God's everlasting Love and covering be upon you all!!

Thank you for that prayer.........it was beautiful. I do have a lot to be thankful for. Today my DH call and said he had gotten off early and went to the church and sang and prayed. What a guy...............someone who worries about making not just our mortgage but the church mortgage as well. I know that in due season, we will reap. Countless times, we've been at our wits end with finances and my DH and my 17 year old son always finds some extra work (woodwork, minor repairs on cars, pressure wash........whatever it takes (honest living) plus he drives an 18 wheeler on his regular job local routes). My 17 year just put some brake pads on his car in the rain yesterday! It's just harder as we care for a beautiful 3 year old blessing from God (granddaughter). Her mom , our daughter is in her last year of college and had to take a new job with fewer hours which translated to less money which means we pay everything. Her mother is a beautiful person and just was accepted into the National Honor Society. We are sacrificing a lot but it is a great investment to support and invest in our future generation. Plus losing his dad has put a big strain on our finances and his emotions. So again, thank you all for you prayers and words of encouragemnt. I pray God's blessing upon you all. Lord I thank you for this board of believers and allowing them to be used by you. I pray that you will bless them beyond belief. Keep them steadfast, strong, healthy and covered with the blood of Jesus. Amen

Hollyberries, thank you for the encouraging words. Yes, it's hard being in a leadership roll at a church. You do wish you can just fade into the background or close your ears. Again, thank you, thank you , thank you. This too shall pass. My favorite scripture is Jeremiah 29:11----For I know the plans I have for you .......plans to prosper and not fail and to give you hope and a future.............I hold onto this daily and know that I am working for my reward in my heavenly home. May God bless you all!!