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Oh Carol my heart goes out to you..I feel really bad that this has happened. I too would really be pissed if the band failed for me. I wish I lived close to you so that I could give you a hug, but since I don't I'm sending you these..(((((hugs))))). I will pray that you start to feel better soon. Please take care of yourself...get that blood pressure under control....Email me any time. Later....

Oh Carol I'm so sorry for all that is going on in your life. I'm sorry to hear about all the problems you had with your band. Did they tell you why the erosion occured? or how it makes the hole? I will keep you in my prayers so that you heal and keep the weight off. I think I would be crying too if this happened to me. Keep your chin up...you have lost 50 pounds and you were on your way to healthier eating. I'm sure you have learned a few tricks to keep on track now without the band. I hope that your husband has recovered from his accident without any adverse effects. God Bless you my friend!

Carol813..how's your husband doing after his motorcycle accident? Your weight loss is doing well, even with you having been on prednisone. I've been thinking about you and wondering how it's going. Later...

Hi April 8th Avengers! I have been missing in action...I haven't been posting much. I'm down 60 pounds since my journey began. 22 pounds since surgery. All in all I'm feeling terrific! lynzz-don't be discouraged, you have 25 pounds gone! That is great! Cori in Wa-You're doing super! CinniMae08-How are you doing? Carol4784-How are you doing? Hope everyone is doing great!

Before surgery only my husband and kids new about it. Since many others have noticed the loss I now tell them I had WLS. I haven't gotten too many negative comments.

NSV: Non scale Victory

Hi Tracy...I've noticed my moods to change frequently. I can just think about something sad and start to cry. I hate that. I don't know if the fat cells store estrogen or not but it makes sense. I hadn't had night sweats for awhile and since surgery they are back...that would be a hormonal issue.

Welcome Lynn...you are right we are here to support each other. Sometimes hearing that someone else is going thru the same non loss as you is very comforting...like you now know that your doing everything right but nothing is happening. Our bodies need to catch up with the loss we've already had. I just keep thinking that 9 months ago when I started my journey I weighed 286 pounds and can happily say that I now weight 229 pounds. 87 pounds lost and gone forever....yeah!!!! I just wish that it wasn't soo slow. I knew going into this it wasn't going to come off overnight...and I'm okay with that. Every pound lost is terriffic!

2 months out and I'm stuck at 230. I've been fighting the same 2 pounds for 3-4 weeks now. Somedays its down....somedays its up. Frustrating but I've still lost 56 pounds and I'm thrilled about that! I liked it better when I thought I lost 58 pounds.....such is life...I'm not changing my ticker....I'll get back there....I was hoping to be at 60 pounds lost at 2 months post op....I'll keep trying.....

Hi Lynne, all I can say is "AWESOME" That's why I had the surgery...to get healthy and to get off meds. Great job!

Carol, sorry to hear about your father passing away. That had to be very stressful for you. I heard that stress also causes your band to tighten. I hope that things are getting better for you. A 37 pound weight loss is great! Keep up the good hard work.

I have never weighed less than my husband, always more. At this point in time I need to lose 12 pounds to be a pound less than him. I can't wait til that day!

Hi 4-8-08 bandsters! It is now 8 weeks since we had surgery. How are you all doing? The day of surgery I weighed 245. This morning I weighed 229. I've lost 16 pounds. I have been losing the same 2 pounds for the last 2 or 3 weeks. I'm still glad that I have had this surgery even if I'm stalled. I'm still down 56 pounds total. I've also started to go to th gym 3 times a week. I must remember that muscle weighs more than fat. My next fill will be on 6-27. I feel so much better than I have in years. I hope everyone is doing well.

Way to go Leslie! I too am a newbie and I did my research before I got my band. I knew there was going to be pitfalls. I knew that it was not going to be easy. What in life that is worth having is? I knew there would be ups and downs with my bands. I do not complain when I've "only" lost a pound. It's a pound and it's a loss and I celebrate! Some people are complainers. I try to be positive about everything. I find positive energy is better. It makes people around you more positive. Good things happen with a positive attitude! Good luck with your journey! I know mine is off to a great start!

Hi Andy! The good news is that you have taken control of your life. Congratulations on the 48 pounds lost and gone forever! Your blood pressure looks so much better too! Within 3 weeks I was off my blood pressure meds and the doctor also had to adjust my thyroid medication. It is most wonderful that the weight loss has made me feel better. When you need support or have a question check in here and ask away. We are all in this together and we are here for each other.