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Shortgal - you are doing really well with your weight loss. What I am finding out now is that exercise is the key for me. I am hoping to actually like it one day!

Great job Bandster!! Keep up the good work!

NJ Gal - on top of being embarrassed I have the sister in law from hell who I have known my whole life. She just called to give me the run down of her walking...lucky me!! I have been walking for almost 3 weeks and it is starting to show. Watch for destructive folks like that. Don't let them get in your head. What I tell people now is that I will report when I hit the big 5 0. I tell them flat out I don't go pound for pound. They have now left me alone. It is a hard battle we fight every day between the scale and expectations huh???

My first fill he wanted to give me more but I asked him not too. I was scared that I would be too tight. This time I will listen to him and now I know more about restriction.

Thanks Candy!! I noticed that you have already had 2 fills. Gee, I was banded 8/27 and I had one fill on 11/29. I have 4cc's in a 14cc band. I am getting excited to get my next fill now!!

OH MY GOD...I weighed in this morning for giggles and I am in ONEDERLAND!! I guess it is all the walking!! I am really trying to have some willpower also. I am definitely going to talk to my doctor about the fills. I can handle 6 weeks because he won't change that but I may need to go again in 6 weeks. Thanks so much for all the good advice. I am so glad I found this thread!!:mad:

I totally agree Shortgal. I have to look at this as thank God I lost what I have and more to come with more fills. I will take everyone's advice and talk to my Dr about the fill schedules. They seem to be 2 months apart. I have started faithfully walking at least 3 miles a day. I sat at work today for a bit and could barely get up I was so stiff!! But it feels good. I walk all the hills here when the weather permits. Badonka - if you can, get some of that frustration out by walking or running or whatever does it for you. Don't sit and keep thinking about it? How old are the kids? I have a 14 and 17 year old. I am in Teenage Hell! I have now stopped letting them "freak" me out. Hang in there!! You are really doing great.

Thanks so much everyone!! I look forward to joining this thread. :eek::smile:

I noticed that on the other thread that some get fills monthly. He is 6 weeks apart and then I had to wait another 3 for an appt. I will definitely talk to them. I have 4cc's in a 14 cc band. Thanks so much for the reply.

Hi everyone, This sounds like the place for me. I was banded on 8/27/07 and I have lost 18 lbs. I haven't lost anything in 2 months. I have had 1 fill and I am going for another on 2/12. I can pretty much eat anything and continue to eat wrong. I am praying the fill helps. I need to get my head together some how. I started walking 3 miles a day when weather permits. Still the nasty scale stays the same. I am so embarrassed that I told people I had this done.

What I have noticed is that stress makes my band tighter. I wondered about that around Christmas when I got really tight, seemingly out of the blue. Now, that it has happened again, I think there is a connection. I'm expecting things to get better today. I need to be drinking alot of fluids and its hard when I'm too restricted. Becky, I get the same thing. I am stressed right now at work and I feel like the band is in my throat!! Hope Mom is doing okay. Hang in there!!

Hi everyone! You are all doing so well. Time for me to step up to the plate. I have another fill scheduled for 2/12. I need motivation!! This week is going well. I need to keep the trend going.

I am so sorry to hear about Marcel. We are animal lovers and owners at my house so I feel your pain. You gave him a great life!

Hi everyone, Just checking in. Salsa, I hope you feel better soon. Badonka - take care of yourself! The flu is awful.

Hi everyone, today makes 3 walks for me. Nice weather here. I actually did my 3 mile up hill...boy am I sore!!

Congrats Frangipini!! I hope to be right behind you. We had our First Aid Squad dinner last night. Now I can focus on my weight loss. I am going to be near perfect for 2 weeks to see if I need another fill. I ate to fast yesterday and had terrible pain for the first time so maybe I don't need one.

Hi Candle, I need to set goals to motivate myself. I just became motivated since my fill. Wednesday I put on a winter coat from last year that was so tight. I zipped it up and before I left my son realized it fit with room. So now I am motivated. I would love to hear how you all stay so motivated. Especially in the exercise department!!

Boy, I am behind already!! I will take 20 for January. I made 16 in December and was happy so now I need to HIT AND/OR EXCEED my goals!

I went to see Dr. Bertha today. He was happy with my weight loss. I am okay with it but I know I am here for the long haul. We will evaluate whether I need another fill or not in 2 weeks. He feels it is totally up to me. I need to continue on my journey and keep the exercise going as well!

I feel the same as Frangipini...Thank you all. Without you I don't know where I'd be..,.my Company is calling and I must go but not before wishing all of you a Happy New Year full of health and wealth!! Take care and I love you all!!!

I have to say that this is the first Holiday season that I have lost weight! I see Dr. Bertha on Jan 2nd. I need another fill. This has been great with all your support.

Hi everyone. I just wanted to wish you all a healthy and prosperous New Year! Thanks for all the support and I look forward to being with you all next year!

Congrats Salsa!!!! You are amazing!:clap2::clap2:

Hi Susan, Welcome! You should participate in our other threads and join the exercise and goal threads also!! Everyone here is great motivation!