heidib

Thanks for the welcome. Yes Apples I think we have talked. I am just eating whatever. I have not been writing down no regular exercise either. Taking care of everyone else but myself. I have to write down and set sm goals for myself....i guess. I would like to lose some more weight before christmas. Then I want to make a SASSY holiday outfit for myself and buy a pair of SEXY heels! That s a GOAL right!

I know your right! I have 3 little ones and I need to take care of ME so I can take care of them. I have not been good with the exercising at all! Ty~for helping! :-)

Hi everyone, My name is Heidi I've been banded 2 yrs sept. I have been a slow loser but I'm ok with that...atleast I havent gained all back! I need support! I am a total emotional eater...when I'm stressed, sick, tired,sad happy/////I wanna eat! I have been up n down with same few pounds for a long time. I just realized i havent had a fill in 7 months! I don't feel overly hungry and still get a little stuck on ocassion. The other day I ate a WHOLE steak n cheese sub!!!! I have not been able to do that in OVER 2 YRS!!! I have an app to see doc Nov 12th for poss fill. HELP!!!!

I had some port area pain after running,,,,I was over a yr out by then, It felt like how I felt soon after surg, went to dr she said i could of wripped a stitch,take easy for a few days and wera a binder around my waiste when i run. did all and have had no prob since. go to doc! :-)

what do you mean bled out of band????

Hi all! I have not been on in awhile. I too have been a slow loser. I'm ok w/ that. I could have done better if I followed my plan better. Like someone said earlier...if I did not have my band I would have gained all of my 50 lbs back by now! I have not had a fill since about spring and I can eat anything at this point. I have gained about 5 lbs so I need a fill! This is the 1st i have gained in 2 yrs. Gotta get back on the horse!

I just started run/walking on my new tredmill. Last night while running my port area felt strange, almost like I irratated sp) it or something. Today while doing dishes I leaded into the sink & felt a little discomfort/cramping in port area. I called doc & left a message. Anyone ever have this??? TY!

Hi everyone, I haven't been around in a while. Glad to see new bansters & regulars :-) I've been pretty much just maintaining my weight. Have not had a fill in MONTHS but don't feel I need one either. I'm still not overly hungry. I just need to be eating the right foods & stay away from JUNK food. I'm trying again! :-) Have a good one all!

~Spring Mix salad (lettuce) ~1/4 cup shredded cheddar/jack cheese ~few tbs salsa ~2 tbs low fat sour cream ~few tbs fat free italian dressing (I don't use much because of salsa already gives moisture) ~Marinated chicken breast (use whatever you like. I like light ceasar dressing, or just oil w/ some spice). That's it! Enjoy!!! Sometimes I just use turket breast if that's all i have on hand. This salad really stays w/ me for hours! It's about 550 cals or so I think.

were they supossed to remove it?!?!?!

Just wondering how does doc tell if there is Erosion? ty

I had question for you. Did you have any stomach damage after having the band for so long?

i'm wondering the same.

I feel the same way as many of you,,,,,,,,Was this REALLY worth it??? I have lost 50 lbs since sept 2008 & the last 8 was in the last few months. When you want to lose weight you are so desperate & will do almost ANYTHING. I went into this thinking there was less risk & I could have it removed some day. I now know that insurance probably won't remove unless there is a issue w/ the band. Then if you do have it removed there will probably me permenant stomach damage. SCARY!!!!