Moe128

Hi Everyone! I've been going through some major heath issues that forced the doctors to take the Fluid out of my band. I have been down for the count for over a year and finally was just diagnosed with Lyme Disease and have started treatment. I have gained all but about 20 lbs back. I'm looking forward to getting back to exercise and a better diet. The band saved me from getting even bigger, but I'm looking forward to getting back to my weight loss! I am looking for recommendations for free online calorie counters and fitness logs. Any suggestions?? Thanks, Moe128

Hey Everyone! I'm on break from school, so had a minute to check in. Glad to hear everyone is doing well. I too have been struggling with the plateau, for about two months...I think it finally is starting to move again. I had my third fill on Tuesday and I'm down 2 lbs since then! I've lost a total of 45 lbs! I love my band! It's going to be a white Christmas here:) We are getting upwards of a foot of snow tonight and we are in for another storm on Sunday. WHOO HOO. It's better than that blasted ice! Moe

I might be interested, but have to wait for price and schedule...

I'm with you Lanakila! I was Aug 1st and just had my second fill-up to 1.5ccs. I'm starving, but still trying to be good, but it's tough. I'm stuck at about 43-45 lbs, including presurgery weight loss...It's frustrating, but I'm hoping the fills help eventually.

Great Job Gary!!! I too have started weeding out clothes. I was able to actually take my pants off the other day without event unbuttoning them. It was so much fun. I have started going through my summer clothes-with Fall and Winter on the way-and I gave them away to a friend's sister. I broke down and bought on pair of black pants that are still a little tight-good motivation:tongue: and one pair of jeans. WHen I got my jeans home that were two sizes smaller, they are actually a little baggy!!! What a boost to the willpower! I LOVE MY BAND:) I have only had one fill, my trip fell right when I was supposed to get one, but it was fine. The nurse tried and my surgeon actually finished it because she had another surgery waiting. It didn't hurt a bit and was quick and easy. I notice a little restriction, but we'll see how long it takes to get hungry again... Keep up the good work Gary! Great JOB! Moe

Hey Deborah, Hang in there! The head hunger is much harder to beat than the actual physical hunger. The only thing that keeps me from eating is to get up and do something. Go for a walk, do a puzzle, read a book anything to keep my mind off what I want to eat. Have you gone to see anyone about it? A visit to a DR that specializes in that might help. Even a call to your lap band doc might help. Do you have support groups in your area? The are very helpful and if nothing else you will realize that you are not at home and maybe pick up an email buddie or phone a friend that you can reach out to when you are feeling weak. Don't give up-YOU CAN DO THIS!!! Moe

Hey Everyone! sorry I'm a little late posting. I've been gone for two weeks and no access to internet except on weekends:eek: Over the past few weeks I have been getting very hungry, which is not good at a catered training, but I think I did pretty well. I did 1/2 a sandwich instead of a whole one, no chips, when I would have had at least a bag. I did have a cookie, but I tried to look at it as a victory, because I cut way back. It's a lot easier when I'm not hungry. I got my first fill on Wed the 1st and it's nice to be full again!! I went on liquids and mushies and when I weighed in on Friday I was down 4 lbs! WHOO HOO! I walked around the Fryeburg Fair, which has food-nasty food everywhere and did very well. I had some Soup for lunch and a tiny bit of apple crisp and was so excited that I couldn't finish it:) I'm finding that a bite or two of something really satisfies my cravings, which is so much better than before when I had to eat it all. The only thing I have had any problems with is Pork and one time I ate too fast and the second time I cooked it too long and it was dry. I am curious to see how the fill (1cc)works now that I can go back to real food. Good to be back and looking forward to getting caught up reading about everyone's progress:) Moe

Hey Shamrock Girl! We were up in Conway yesterday and the leaves have not even hit peak yet...I'm down closer to the seacoast and we have more color than up north has. How is it in your neck of the woods? Good job on the weight loss:) Moe

That is so AWESOME! Good for you! You should be proud!!! Keep up the great work. Moe

Hey Sash! I would also let your DR. know about the pain, but do you find that its worse when you lay flat? I also slept better on the recliner and I got sick of it, but it felt like laying flat was pulling the stitches right out, so I did the first week there. Are you doing a lot of walking? I felt that helped clear my groggy brain and it really helped with belly pain, both the gas and port. I wasn't setting any land speed records, but it really helped. It will get better though, don't worry:wink2: Moe