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That is awesome!! Glad you had success!!

You are too funny! Thanks for the support! And you are right, I didn't gain any!! :-)

You are so right! I didn't gain any weight, so I guess I should just get over it and get back on track. Thanks for speaking the truth! :-)

Thank you for the info! I checked out the 5DPT website, and I'm gonna do it!!

Hey everyone! I'm suffering from the post holiday blues. I was really bad this holiday, and although I didn't gain any weight, I haven't lost a large amount either. I partook of way too many holiday treats, and at some points think I really ate too much. I'm not having any problems; no acid reflux, no getting stuck, or anything bad, however I'm wondering, with all my badness did I do anything to harm my band or possibly stretch my stomach?? I want to know if anyone else out there has every overdid it, and what they did to correct it or if they had any problems. Anyone's feedback will be greatly appreciated!! It's a new year, and I'm ready once again for a fresh start, I'm trying to get back on the wagon. Hope this new year finds everyone out there happy and healthy!! Take care!

This advice has been so great for me! I have an appointment with my doctor on November 20th! I measured my food for tonight, and I am bound and determined to get back on track! Thank you everyone for your wonderful encouragement and support!! *HUGS* Jason

Thank you to everyone for the words of faith!! It is so helpful! I will certainly let everyone know when I get my appointment and how it goes after. I know I have done well, but I can't help but think I could be doing better. I thought maybe since I was six months out, that there was like a period where you kinda fall off the wagon and need a kick in the butt to get back on. But thank you all again for for the comforting words!!

Thank you very much for the encouragement! I really needed that. I think I desperately need a fill. I can really eat any amount, and that scares me. I am going to call tomorrow morning!

Hello All! Can someone please help!! I am 6 months post op, and I was doing really well, I started at 340lbs, and am currently bouncing between 275-280lbs. My problem is, that it seems all I want to do is eat everything that is bad for me recently. Cookies, ice cream, chocolate. . . ARRRGGGHHHH! Is this something normal that everyone banded goes through? Is it like the 6 month itch or something? Everyday I tell myself that I am going to get back on track, that I'm only going to eat my Proteins, and well balanced meals, in the portions I am supposed to be eating. But then I see something and just crave it, and eventually end up having it. Also, the last time I went to my surgeon, he said I was over-filled and took Fluid out; now it seems I can eat as much as I want. I want to go and get another fill, but I am scared because I haven't lost any more weight since my last visit (well, maybe 5lbs). Anyone who can give me advice, I will greatly appreciate it!! Thanks! Jason

Hi Michelle! What an inspirational post! I am nearing 6 months out, and I have lost 55lbs, my goal was 75lbs for 6 months out. I was beginning to get discouraged, but your post has just inspired me. All of your thoughts made me think about my life. I am 39, and I have gone back to school. I have gone from a size 54 waist to a 48 waist. I am more active, but still need to exercise. I quit smoking! I used to drink 3 liters of Mountain Dew a night at work, and now I drink all Water. My diet used to consist mainly of chocolate, and now I only have it as a small treat very occasionally. Much has changed, and I need to see the positive side of things. I feel good, and I need to remember how I used to feel! Thank you so much for your thoughts, they are an inspiration to me; and I'm sure will be to many others! Jason

Hey CG! I have been very good, I have not cheated. I went to the doc the other day, and he actually took Fluid out, he said I was too tight and that's why I was snacking so much. I have lost 55lbs since 4/14/08 when I was banded. I know it is a success, but I wish it was more. I haven't lost anything in the last few weeks, but I am hoping with the band being adjusted again I will get back on the way to being thin. I do have im, but am rarely on it, but it is AIM - neptune693, YAHOO - bearforcub, and MSN - neptune693. Maybe I will see you on sometime. Hope this finds you well, and feeling good. Take care, and we will talk soon! *hugs* Jason

Hey Collegegirl22! It is a very difficult adjustment, and I think no matter what stage you are at it is a challenge. I am 5 months out of surgery now, and I have fallen off the wagon. I am actually concerned that I may have dialated my new stomach pouch, but I am going to consult with my surgeon this Thursday. I guess I am just not sure if I over eat or not. Somedays I can eat a lot and some days I can eat very little. So I am at an unsure place. My perspective has always been to communicate with your surgeon. My surgeon has been a great help to me; and so has this site. Band buddies are great! I'll tell you what, if you get back on the wagon and stop cheating, I promise I will too. food was my friend for a long time too, it is important for us to find something else to occupy our time. I went back to school after 16 years, it is helping. Good luck, and you will be successful, it just takes time! Take care!

I have have 3 fills since my surgery on 4/14/08. I just made an appointment for a 4th fill. I am hoping this is the one! My appointment isn't until 9/11. Right now I have 4.2cc in a 10cc band. I was worried that I had stretched my new pouch, but I don't over eat and I don't throw up, so they have assured me that I have not. I finally reached the 55lb point, so I only have 100lbs more to reach my goal!!

Good Luck Patty! Dr. Dietrick banded me on 4/14/08 and so far I have lost 53lbs, give or take a pound. He is an incredible surgeon, and I'm sure you will have a very positive experience! I wish you the best of luck!! Take care!!

I agree! It's gonna be tough, but I know we can do it. By the way, you look great!! I checked out your albums on here. We are very similar, we started out close to the same weight and our goals are about the same. I look forward to our interweb friendship!