Dayna Mayhew

Yes, I agree with everything said.....I am new here and 4 years out..... It is exciting to hear someone talking about having this done it brings me back to my beginning...I did lose 110 and am still there...Thank God...... Anyway just do what they say the best you can but be kind to your self and remember 1 day at a time.....

yep I know what you mean, I have been looking around the internet to find something to help change my mind set because I know this what I need to work on. The way we think is the way we act and visa versa.

Boy Dayna, we are in the same boat. It is like I just can't stop even though mentally I know I have too.

Sam777,
I'm so sorry about your mom's troubles. As family members, we want so much for our loved ones and sometimes wish we could miraculously get them to a place of betterment. There is no magic wand for that. Unfortunately, all too often, we must stand aside until THEY are ready to be accountable for themselves and want to make healthier choices.
My younger sister recently helped me realize this about another one of our sisters who's not taking proper control of her health and procrastinating in making urgent health decisions.
I'm sure that you love your mother and want the best for her. The best thing right now might be to just continue to show her love. Do fun and enjoyable things with her and allow trust to grow stronger between the two of you so that she feels safe to maybe one day, open up and share with you what's going on on the inside of her.
Many blessings to you and your dear mother.

I am 63 and 4 1/2 years into this process. I lost 70 pounds, but have now gained 20 pounds back. I am really frustrated too because I had my band tightened as much as possible (almost too much) and still am not losing any. I know my eating is part of the problem and I can't do much exercise because I am getting ready for knee surgery March 12. Much of my problem is from
the uncomfortable feeling Protein gives me no matter how tight or how loose the band is. Any suggestions on a good menu plan?

Hello everybody,
I'm glad I found this group! Had my surgery in 2010 and did extremely well for over a year, then life really took me for a spin and I allowed myself to get off track. Original weight was 264 and I had gotten down to 212 by early 2013. Currently I am 236 and re-focusing to get back on track. Twice I had band slippage and Fluid removed and refilled a couple of several times as well. I had not had any follow up appts since April 2013 due to loss of insurance. Starting in Jan 2014 was able to get insurance and went back to clinic and received encouragement and got a .3cc fill which came to be too much and .2cc was removed. This week, after 3 weeks, .1cc was added back. So far, so good. I know what to do to lose the weight (proper diet and exercise), but got off track.
Having this support can be a big help and look forward to communicating with this group for support to loose the rest of my weight. I originally lost 52lbs but gained almost half of it back. I am determined to complete this journey and reach my goals successfully.
I'd love to hear back from anybody with some positive feedback!!
JaGo