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Hi, I feel exactly like you do. I was banded October 23, 2007 and lost 80 pounds as of August, 2008. All of a sudden I couldn't keep anything down, so the doctor took out 2 cc's. Well, I went crazy because I had been hungry for so long. I'm really having a hard time getting back on track. I've had 2 small fills, but still want to eat the easy stuff; ice cream especially. I feel like I'm going right back to my old habits. I was exercising a lot and now it's so hard to do, if at all.

I'm so down on myself because my family back in Texas was so proud of my weight loss and they're coming to Tennessee for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I've gained 25 pounds since August!! I really need an attitute adjustment!! I don't know what to do.

Hi Free to Fly,

We are so much alike it's eery! I have never gone to an OA meeting, but I think I NEED to. I had lap band surgery Oct 23, 2007 and have lost 80 pounds, but I'm at a plateau; still need to lose 60. I am a serious food addict. I can connect with eating the things that go down easily. Up until about 3 months ago, I was doing really well. Now, I want to go back to eating ice cream and junk. Oh, I need help!!

I moved to Nashville, Tennessee from Lewisville, Texas in 2002. I really miss Texas. All my family is there. Let's keep in touch and encourage each other. I KNOW we can beat this addition!! One day at a time.

Judy

I have thought about joining Curves but am concerned about damaging my knee replacements. I have also had a tumor removed from my lower back 18 months ago. I have lost 80 pounds since October 27 (banded), but seem to be stuck. I usually walk or ride my stationary bike for excercise, but I tend to have slacked up on that. I thought if I had somewhere I "had" to go, I would be more successful.

I need to get a jump start again to get me losing again. Any advice?

Thanks for the encouragement. I, too, am battling with "old habits". Especially since my granddaughter has been visiting me this summer, I find myself reaching for the wrong foods. I seem to do o.k. until the afternoon. I really have a hard time getting all my Water in. I want that feeling of accomplishment that I had when I was losing.

You're doing great. I also have a 10cc band that was done October 23, 2007 in Nashville, Tennessee. I think I have reached my "sweet" spot, which is just the right amount of restriction. I currently have 7.2 ccs in my band. My last fill in December was .8 cc and I had to go back and have .4 taken out, then another .4 taken out. You will certainly be able to tell when you're at the proper restriction. This was the best decision I have ever made. I have lost 78 pounds so far with 60 more to go. Good luck with your new lease on life!! Isn't it wonderful???

Hello, again....My Dr. Is Dr. Charles Morton at Baptist. He is great. I have also met Dr. Lynch. In fact, he is the one that led the seminar I attended.

My husband and I actually attend school at Beech School. (that is our Connect Group from Long Hollow Baptist Church meets there).

No, I don't go to curves, but would like to. I did go by one day to look it over and talk to one of the ladies. Don't you have to sign a contract? I know I would really benefit from it. I have such great intentions, but sometimes, I don't walk like I set out to or ride my stationary bike. It would be great to have someone to excercise with.

Hang in there. Things will work out for you.

Hi Molly, I'm from Goodlettsville, Tennessee and I was banded Oct, 2007 and have lost 70 pounds with 70 more to go. I feel so much better and I know you will, too. When I filled out the paperwork, I just wrote down everything I had tried before; the dates and what diet or program, etc. With all of my health problems, I had no trouble being approved by insurance.

This is all about changing your lifestyle of eating. You will still have some bad days, but they will mostly be good. You will begin to lose and start feeling better mentally and physically. food will no longer be the focus in your life. Good luck to you for making this great decision!!

Who's doing your surgery?

I used to live in Lewisville before moving to Goodlettsville, Tennessee.

I loved living there.

Isn't it great to have something in common with so many people and get encouragement from them?

I was banded in October, 2007. I also got burned out on the Protein shakes. Actually, the taste of them now make me nauseated. The nurse told me to try Carnation Instant Breakfast (Be sure it says "No sugar added) That works for me. I usually drink those on my way to work (5:30 a.m.) because early in the morning I'm unable to eat solid food. I also drink these the first 2 days after a fill.

One way I fix them which tastes like a chocolate malt - put 8 oz skim milk in a blender; add the packet of instant Breakfast (no sugar added), 1 packet of splenda, and 1 teaspoon of malted milk powder; then add some crushed ice and blend. Delicious!!

Good luck on your weight loss journey!! I love the encouragement I get from this forum.

I was banded in October, 2007 and missed 4 days of work. I also work in an office and other than being sore from the stitches, I had no problems. I took Gas-X which really helped with the gas.

Good luck with your surgery. I have lost 70 pounds and have about 70 more to go....half way there!!

Contratulations!!! Way to Go!!! I'm also trying to get under 200. My pre-surgey weight (Oct 23, 2007) was 288 and I'm down to 218. I can't wait to get under 200. I haven't been under 200 in over 20 years.

I was banded on October 23, 2007 and have lost 70 pounds. My primary doctor ordered Cat Scan on my abdomen; nothing wrong with liver, etc. The doctor who put in band wants me to have an ultrasound of my gall bladder. He said sometimes people who have been banded and lose a lot of weight develop gall stones. Anybody heard of that?

I have that same kind of pain. My doc doesn't think it's from the band. It comes and goes. Does yours do that?