juliegeraci

I am struggling big time. I started at 282 and was happy getting down to 236. I am now back up to 242 recommitted. Anyone else out there struggling?

Sounds like you are ready for another fill. a)if you are hungry a lot b)aren't losing. Those are just 2 signs of needing a fill. Good luck.

Go out and get some fresh air. It would be good for you to take a leasurely walk. You'll feel better.

Prayer request for my brother. He is a chronic alcoholic that needs to get into treatment asap. He is only 41 and is dying from the disease.

You are not alone. I had a major melt down right before surgery. They had to give me valium the day of surgery to calm my nerves. You will do fine.

Congrats to you!

Given you are on your feet all day I would give it a couple more weeks before you feel optimal health. Best of luck to you.

Protein shake in the a.m. tuna salad for lunch, snack of yogurt, protein and vegie for dinner.

My first fill was at 6 weeks. You are doing great. Just hang in there.

I weighed 180 in the 4th grade. I struggled until 8th grade then managed to lose a lot of weight playing sports. I stayed trim until my senior year of high school. After high school I struggled because I didn't play sports anymore. Needless to say its been a battle ever since.

Exactly. The band is there to help IF we put ourselves in motion. Good luck to you.

I tried everything before I got banded. Just because you have lost weight on the preop diet doesn't mean that you can keep it off. The band is a great tool to lose and keep the weight off. I would highly recommend that you go through with the surgery. Good luck.

Obesity is an uncurable disease. Diets don't work. I tried everything up until surgery and had lost 40 lbs on my own just cutting out carbs, alcohol and sugars. Don't be too hard on yourself. The band is a great way to lose weight and keep it off. I say go for it! You will not regret it for 1 minute. Good luck.

Congrats on getting banded. You will love your band.

It took me 6-8 weeks before I could have my surgery. Mostly because I had to deal with the insurance company. good luck.

No not really. But my name is Julie and my friends call me Jules or Ju=Ju

That is normal. You will feel different in a few weeks. My doctor recommends waiting 6 weeks before your first fill. Also because you are losing the stomach lining makes you need a fill. You'll know when the time is right.

I have a pug dog that is so cute. Originally I wanted to call her Princess but because she is so tiny I call her Peanut. It suits her much better and its fun.

congrats. I have heard good things about Dr Spivak here on the posts. Good luck.

My goal was to lose 10 lbs and I hit 7. We are doing tax day challenge over at the Twoterville post.

Congrats. You are doing fabulous. Keep up the good work.

I eat a protein shake in the a.m. Tuna salad for lunch Yogurt for a snack or some almonds Protein with a vegie for dinner.

You are doing very well. Congrats.

Yes, you can definitely feel the liquids go down. Especially if you are healing, swelled or tightly filled.

Congrats on your decision to be banded. I would just hang out here and ask as many questions as you can.