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HI all, It's been a while since I've posted and I hope everyone is doing well. I am in major stall mode. I was banded in March of 2008 and for the last 6-9 months I have been having to get unfills after a fill. When I do I get hungry too frequently and with the small fills I can't even swallow my spit. I am on my way now to have an unfill. Has anyone had this problem and succesfully overcame it? Are there any suggestions on what I can do to get to that sweet spot? Thanks

Thanks Ladies!!! Right now I am not working out per say. I am however working a lot of overtime at work, redecorating my guest bedroom, and I was finishing some classes before graduation. That kept me very busy, and too tired to just sit and unconsciously eat in front of the TV. Also since my first fill, I have been at my sweet spot so far. I cannot eat anything before 9:00 in the morning, and when I do, I make sure it is a half a banana, Cereal and a cup of skim milk, and that holds me til lunch. I lost 8lbs in 2 weeks after that first fill. We decided not to do a fill last Monday because I was doing so well at where I was. So I mostly work hard at making sure that I eat when I'm really hungry and not when my mind is bored.

Good morning All, Just wanted to give a quick update on my progress. I had surgery March 27th and I am happy to report that I am down to 295lbs; a loss of 43lbs. The first time I have been this weight in FOREVER!!!!!! I love my band!! It is not a quick fix and I have to work at it, but for me a lot of it is mental. When I started my journey with Dr. Malley I was 338lbs and a size 28/30. I am now 22/24 with growing bagginess. I will post pics soon. Good luck to everyone, and keep up the good work. If you are struggling just pick yourself up and start again. the only shame is in falling and staying down!

Day 10 preop diet- Still free from cheating and can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Doctoring up the shakes really help a lot. The unjury chicken soup if off the cha-heezee so it definitely helps balance all the sweet stuff. Don't know an exact amount that I've lost but I've been able to fit into an outfit that I was saving for graduation day. Now I will have to shop again because by then I know I will have lost more weight, and it won't fit at all. So it has been a very worthwile effort to stick to the preop for me.

Day 8 and I am still hangin' in there! Have not cheated so I am actually getting used to the shakes. I just smoothie them to death!!!But it's all good. Sherry I'm a day after you so I cannot wait to this part is over for you, belliemae and I. Everyone else too of course. Happy drinking!!!!

Well Stacy my highest weight was 358 at one about 2 years ago. I lost about 55lbs by changing a lot of my eating habits, but then I gained over half back. When I started the 6 month preop program I tipped at 335. When I weighed at Dr. Malley's office last week I was 318. When I weighed yesterday morning I was at 309. That has to be this liquid diet and the metformin. Metformin helps you lose weight too. So the 49lbs is an accumulative loss from my highest. I'll email you my phone number so we can talk. Sonya P.S. I was EVIL my first day of the diet. But I live alone so I had peace and quiet at home. Work was a whole nother story. LOL!!

Sherry, thank GOD my metformin troubles have subsided. I pray that one day I will not have to take it. It did help me lose some weight though.

Hey Stacey!!! I am the 9:00 slot. How cool is that? Yes we will win in this diet so hang in there too. What time will you leave for the hospital? I have to be there at 7:00. I already did my preop stuff this past Friday, so I will pretty much be chillin' while I wait my turn. Lets chat sometime. I would LOVE to have a "same day band buddy" for continued encouragement.

I am on preop diet day 4 and although I have wanted to jump through the TV and grab every food item that shows up, I have been a good girl. I am determined to drop at least 40 pounds before I graduate May 10th. So I am dreaming of the day when I can have some mashed potatoes!!!! Are grits and cream of wheat allowed as mushies post op?

I have made it to the start of day 3. Day 2 was much better than the first day. I have really been keeping busy and focused so I won't be tempted by anything. I am happy to report that the only solid food that has passed through these lips has been SF Jello. I chew Extra gum to help with my need to chew something. Saturdays are usually my movie and junk food days so instead I am going to work for overtime so that I can build up extra cash for the new clothes I will need later on. :thumbup: Is there anyone else being banded by Dr. Malley on the 27th at Menorah Medical Center? If so let's talk.

Morning Everyone, Well day 2 of the diet is off to a much better start. No nausea, and I'm not feeling hungry right now. I mixed my first shake with a banana, and a few frozen strawberries. Not bad tasting and a little more filling. I have found the cure to the horrible taste of the Body Fortress Protein shake. I found a sugar free chocolate milk mix that is only 8 calories per serving. I mixed one packet of that with the shake and it is DELICIOUS!!!!!!!! I found the 10 pack box of Moo Magic at Walmart for 98 cents. I think I will go and stock up on more of them. They will be life savers before and after surgery!!!. How's everyone else so far?

You all are great!!!!! I survived day number one. Not one morsel of food touched these hungry lips. Day 2 should be a little better as I will make sure I have plenty of goodies with me. Good luck all. I will continue to keep you posted.

I also ordered the Unjury sample pack. They will be here Monday. I hope they do not taste like this body fortress. I bought it because i read a couple of posts that said it tastes like unjury without the cost. I think I will be experimenting this weekend.