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Thanks for the responses guys. You know I don't know why the doc said 9cc was full. I could have sworn he told me I have the VG band which I thought was 12cc. And 9cc seems weird to me any way. And I am afraid of pouch dilation as well since I seem to be able to eat so much. I'll feel better once I get to the doctors in the US and it will be easier to communicate. I'll keep every one posted.

Alex, I just wanted to say I'm sorry about your band removal and I hope your doing well. I feel so guilty for not taking advantage of it properly when I have the chance, and here some people lose their band all together. I really need to get on the ball before it's to late.

Hey everyone! Hey Mandy...long time no talk..Yes, I'll be there in September, we are moving in July so we should really look each other up.

Hey Brenda, your really close to me. What band doctor do you see? One in Tampa or one in Orlando? Or is there one in Lakeland now? Don't get discouraged, u have only been banded 2 months, we can work on it together! Feel free to pm me or e mail me as well.

Beachgirl, where exactly is Fort Waldon Beach? I haven't been there before.

My mom use to spank us and hit us in anger. The last time she hit me she slapped me across the face with an open palm when I was 16. She tried to slap me again but I grabbed her wrist and that was the last time she tried it. I wish she hadn't done things like that, but I don't hold a grudge against her, and I think that I turned out just fine. When / if I have kids, I would not be against the occasional swat on the bottom if it's necessary. But there is a time and a place and like some said, as children grow, different things are appropriate like grounding etc. To each their own methods, but I for one as a teacher and tired of teaching kids who are rude and disrespectful and who's parents refuse to acknowledge that they need to teach their kids some manners. I'd like to swat a few of them across the bum myself.

Hey there florida bansters. I am moving back to the Winter Haven area (Polk County) I'd love to find other Central Florida bandsters to hang out with and chat with. I'm hoping to see a band doctor out of Orlando when I move back. I hear he takes blue cross and blue shield which is the insurance I will have when I get back. Hopefully he can help me sort some things out and get me back on the band track. Any one see that doctor?

Hi Everyone,

It's been awhile since I have been here. Life has been so darn hectic for me with the move back to the US. I just have a lot to get off my chest, so I figured this was a good place to do it.

I haven't lost hardly any thing since I got banded. But I'm not blaming the band, it's my fault for not "working" with the band. I try to follow the rules, but I inevitable break them. I have seen my band doctor but he doesn't really say much. At the moment I am supposed to be filled to capacity. 9cc. But other then a few foods I have to avoid, I can pretty much eat what I want in the amount that I want as long as I eat slow. I'm not sure why that is since I'm supposed to be completely filled.

I have seen the nutritionist and she keeps telling me to eat several times a day, but since at work we only get 10min breaks with no lunch break its hard to eat anything, and when I get off work by 10pm, I'm starving and I eat way more then I should for dinner and then go to bed. The doctor says I can't eat dinner that late, but since I only get off at 10pm every night, I have no choice.

As far as exercise, I have been going about 3 times a week on avg to a Curves type gym.(some weeks more some weeks less) Plus the school I work in is 4 floors with no elevator and I'm always going up and down. Plus I walk about a block or so to work because thats how far away the parking garage is. I probably should exercise more regularly but at least I'm doing some exercise.

Things are about to change for me however. We are flying back to Florida on July 4th and I'm going to start a new teaching job with a normal school schedule. The apartment we are renting is in a very nice complex with lakes to walk around, tennis courts, and a fitness center. I'm hoping to take advantage of all of that. I lost some considerable weight before banding on Atkins, so I was thinking about doing South Beach when I get back. (healthier version of Atkins I've been told)

I've been very stressed about the move and about hubby adapting to American life. Plus trying to rent our place here in Portugal and selling our cars etc. I have been really emotional and depressed, and the fact that it's been over a year and I have lost next to nothing doesn't help. I'm looking forward to seeing a band doctor in Florida who is highly recommended. Don't get me wrong I have full confidence in my doctor here as a surgeon. But for any thing else...well...I have no idea what he's thinking.

Okay, well sorry this post is so long but I had to get it all off my chest. Any advice or words of wisdom would be appreciated.

Wow! :clap2: I am so excited for you! I can't believe you hit goal. It gives me some inspiration. My one year was in April and as you can see I haven't done so well. Are there any tips or advise you could give to the rest of us that are still struggling?

wow thats great! What an inspiration!

Oh my god, I ordered the one that says "I dare you to picture me naked". I am going to wear it to the hospital on the day I get lap banded!!

ahahahah I wanted to order that one, or the more cushion for the pushin one.

I know how you feel. I'm there right with you. I'm pretty good all day and then boom at night....animal. It stinks. And I'm afraid to tell my doctor as well. I'm seeing a nutritionist and she wants to send me to a psycologist...she thinks my eating is psychological and she wants to work out my issues. Lets hope so.

my husband must have married the wrong chick. Seems like the majority sleep naked. He's always trying to get me to sleep naked. I just can't do it...I feel to exposed.

I know how hard it is to get under 200. That seems to be the most difficult point for all of us. I have been struggling with it myself. I don't have much advice other then to just exercise and watch your diet which is what I'm trying to do. I went to my nutritionist and she has me on a diet and I'm trying to hit the gym 4 times a week. Stay positive.

Change is always good...maybe change up your diet a bit or your exercise routine...you never know what could have you blocked. Good Luck!

you mean no one else did any thing good yesterday that they wanted to share?

I'm feeling good, just wanted to say that I made it to the gym today and that I have had a good morning this morning....now if I can only do this every morning!!! I've got chicken breast sitting out for lunch and hopefully I can keep my snacking to a minimum today....

What have you done good today?

Thanks Mandy,

Those are some good theories. I'm going to try drinking before bed because I usually eat so late. Plus I don't get my daily 2liters in any way so this should help. Thanks!

My problem is that I only get off work at 10pm so I usually only eat dinner around 10:30 or 11 and I only go to bed around midnight.

That way you could eat more consistently throughout the day and not be as hungry at night.

This is what I should do...I hardly eat all day and then by dinner I'm starving.... I'm speaking with my nutritionalist next week, hopefully we can work something out.

Yep that's me...I'm really good until night, and then...I tell myself...soup for dinner, Soup for dinner, but then I see myself eatting a sandwich or chips or ...ya know...anything I shouldn't.

Well I'm marking a consulation with the nutritionalist. Hopefully she can get me on something stricter, and I can stick to it....I'm also going to consider calling the doctor soon as well for another fill. Even though I really don't want to.

Okay we have all heard about that thing were some people are tighter in the morning and looser in the afternoon. But what can we do about it?

In the morning I'm pretty tight...I manage a cup of tea, or maybe a yougurt. Which is great. But by dinner time I feel like I could eat a horse!! Why can't I have the same restriction at night? I would like to get another fill (I've had 2) but I'm afraid that will make me way to tight in the morning.

Any suggestions? Ideas?

I also made a post....I doubt saying you are calling the cops will do much...I doubt my post will do any thing either...it's just a good thing a post was made here discrediting it....otherwise some others may also believe it's true.

ahhhhh.......*drool* turkey bacon.....ranch dressing..... I can't wait to get back to the states so I can have some of those things again.

It's good to hear your doing ok, let us know if the unfill helps.

:focus: I sure hope Shell is doing ok.

I am still able to eat much larger portion than I should be able to. I can pretty much eat a regular size meal. (not super size ) I know I shouldn't, I know its wrong, and I should be able to control my eating better. I do eat much less than I used to as I was ALWAYS a second and third helping person. I don't do this anymore.

I am working on all these things....smaller bites, chew more thoroughly, more Protein.

This is how I feel, I need to get a 3rd fill as well but I'm waiting for my port revision scar to heal better. But like you I eat much less then I use too, and it's a mystery to me that I haven't lost any more.

well, I think it's time that I finally admitted I'm a slow loser as well. I've tried and tried and the weight just doesn't seem to be coming off. I'm sure it has something to do with family genes or something but here I am 10 months out and only 20lbs down.

Marimaru congrats on your weight loss, and loss is good no matter how fast it comes. I just hope I can be half down in time. BTW you are defined as a success because success is when a bansters loses half their weight in 2 years...so congrats on being a success!!

I haven't seen this yet, what's it about?