amy165iscomin

Don't give up! It is hard. But it is worth it. I have had a very rough time. I was banded in June 2005. I lost 55lbs the first yr. Then had a panic attack because People started saying I was looking good. Gained some back. Then life got really crazy.Needless to say it has been a long journey. I'm still not at my goal. In fact in the last year I have broken my ankle and have gained most of my weight back. I feel like I am starting over, but at least I can start over. I haven't had a fill in four years so may 29th I'm getting filled back up and staring over.
I have a hard time with protein too Cliff bars are by far my favorite. Meat gets stuck but chips go down. I so know how you feel. When I did have a good fill I couldn't eat at night either. Someone on here said to me "why do you have to eat dinner?" What a thought! ummmm I don't, I guess. So I just fixed myself a protine drink and sat down with my family. I have eight children an a husband so I didn't want to miss out on dinner. It worked pretty good.
The thing is we have to make the band work for us. We do have to change the way we think about food and the habits we have. That is what it is all about. I thinks so many of us think the lbs will just melt off once we have the band. But the band is only as good as we are. It is just a tool to help. I haven't taken advantage of mine latley, but I know it will work. hang in there an together we will do it! :wub: your new friend Amy

Hey so excited to find someone like me...... I was baned in 2005 I did good the first yr I ost 55lbs. Then I got in a car wreck and they had to unfill my band. It took me a while to get better and then I was too scared to go back. I only went back one time to get a fill. I'm not to full... LOL was doing ok but last year I broke my ankle and I gained almost all my lbs back. I have beeen working on myself and I'm ready to get filled back up. I go to the Dr on May 29th. It would be so nice to be your friend. I read all these newbies post and remeber when.LOL. I am glad to be back though because so many of us get to goal and forget where we came from. It has been nice to advise some of the young ones.
your banded friend
Amy

Miss Mary,
I would love to be your cheerleader. I was banded in 2005. I lost 55lbs the first yr. Then People started telling me I looked great and I totally panicked. I started eating to keep myself save again. I had some deep seeded issuse that I had to deal with. This jounery isn't just about what we eat. Alot of it is what is eating us. I have had a really hard time with all of this I have a large family. We go out all the time and every gathering we have food. So I know how hard it can be.
side track back to my story....
My 2nd year I agined 15 lbs and then I yo yo -ed for the next yr then I got in a car wreck and had to unfill me band. Then I was to scared to go get it filled again. Last year I broke my ankle and I couldn't excersie at all and I have almost gained all my lbs back. On May 29 I go get filled back up and I will be starting over. I have been around the block a few times and I know I can be your cheerleader. We can do it together.
Your friend Amy

Be strong, soda is so not good for you and it can trigger other cravings. I haven't had any soda since I was banded in 05. I'm the old lady on this site lol. My Dr says even if it is flat you should not drink it. I have friends who have tried to drink it but the gas pain is alway there. But with everything eles in the world you can learn to get around your band if you want to. My advise for what it is worth ? just don't do it.
hugs :wub: Amy