aloudwhisper

So how are you doing now? I had the band surgery, and I am one of the unsuccessful ones so I'm thinking about what will be the next step for me. I didn't do a whole lot of research the first go round. I just knew what I wanted. I need to consider what is best for me moving forward. So please share your ongoing story.

How was everyone's weekend? Did you guys get a workout in? I swam Saturday. It was great. I have tondo better with my weekend workouts.

How was everyone's weekend? Did you guys get a workout in? I swam Saturday. It was great. I have tondo better with my weekend workouts.

How was everyone's weekend? Did you guys get a workout in? I swam Saturday. It was great. I have tondo better with my weekend workouts.

I have been in my green zone and I didn't know it. I saw it as just been too tight and not learning the right way ti eat rather than to continue ti ear the wrong things. I'm so close to my green zone. I hope to go back and have another small tighten and see what happens for me. Cause where I am is not where I want to be.

I have also gained a lot of my weight back. I was loosing super slow from the beginning, but after I had a really tight moment, and had to have all my liquid removed things went from bad to worse. Then my mom was diagnosed with cancer. Alot of traveling lead to emotional eating, and not being able to exercise as I normally did. After she died I moved home to take care of my special needs brother. Since that time I also married. With all that was already going on in my life, I haven't been the best wife. I couldn't get a job, etc., and all if these things have lead to a lot of eating. Things are now looking up. I have a new surgeon, and I plan to get a fill before the month is out. I just have to schedule a late appt. I want this so bad. I can do this. Its a struggle, but no pain no gain right? I have started pilates, zumba and swimming. I want to incorporate kickboxing and some weights. Its been a struggle to find my new normal, but I know I will.

So when did you have it? Was it apart of your initial surgery? Or did you go back and add this?

I am so with you and everyone posting. I'm trying to recommit myself. I have had a lot go on in the last 2 1/2 yrs, and because of it I have gained major. I can't get into the clothes that I worked so hard to get into. I am planning to schedule an appt with my new surgeon to get a fill. The last time I was checked my port was good, so I know its me. That's a hard pill to swallow, but acceptance is the key to moving forward. So that's where I am. I'm trying to get back on my workout schedule also. I swam today and it felt great. I'm in Zumba and Pilates. This weight will leave forever!

Now she is cute enough. Awww

So how has the difference been for you?

I had it really tighten up on me to the point that I had to go into the emergency room. I didn't know a lot about the minor complications of the band and the super tightening is a common issue. I was so turned off at that point. Had I had support it would have been better. But I'm still trying to work it. I'm was blessed with a job, and my health carr should be kicking in next year. But I plan to pay out of pocket for my fill. I'm just trying to figure out when I can get a late appt. There are parts of me that want the sleeve, but then I still fill like I didn't allow the band to really help me. I didn't continue to get my fills as I should have.

Hello out there.... how's everyone doing? I have started over again. I can't believe where I am. I'm still trusting that I will get this together. I'm trying to get on a low carb plan. That's the only way that I can get this weight off.

How's things been going for you?

Lord knows I'm trying so hard.

That's cool. My ideal weight is 165, but I got a ways go. I'm back up to 285. I'm trying to get back down.

I had lost 85 pounds over the first 2 yrs' date=' then gained back about 40-45 over the next 2 years! :-( [/quote'] That's great. I hope to get some serious weight off.