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Just think of the folks who just can't grasp how to make a change. Those who really want to, but can't bring themselves to do it, or the ones who are desperate, and do not have any means to get anything done. We are so fortunate to have had this done, and to have each other to share this life changing experience with. With that said, 84 lbs lost! amazing. I guess I am going to lose oz instead of lbs for awhile. I am thinking third fill. Down only two tenths of a lb this week. 173.8, but it beats the heck out of 212. Have a good week all. Take care

I have not found one thing I cannot eat. I have never felt sick at all. I am not so sure this is a good thing.

Finally down a little this week. 174.0 now. I am thinking of having a third fill since I am not losing at 1-1.5 per week. At least it's moving in the right direction again. John I am glad to hear you are on the other side of the revision, and feeling better. 114lbs, you are amazing!

Welcome Tulsa Realtor GB. We are both Mayobandidos. I have noticed our weight loss is very similar since may. I am at 37lbs and stuck for the last three weeks. I sure hope to see some weight loss for our Friday weigh in this week. Thanks to above (I forgot who it was) for the tip on "Align". I am having the same problem since the band. I never had a problem before, so it must be band, and new diet related.

Five Guys also in Western PA. The best fries on earth. I love the burgers, but don't like the cheese much. I love it, but it never did agree with me. Too much fat.

This is my third week without weight loss. Bummer. I talked with the Medical Director where I work yesterday (who is also banded). She said it is just the metabolism catching up, or adjusting. Maybe so, but it is still frustrating. Hope next week is great for everyone!

Hi LarraineM, Just double click on my tracker and it should take you to the site.

Welcome Pina I grew up in Midway City and spent all of my summers at the pier in Huntington Bch. Lived there from 1958 until 1988. We moved to Catalina Island and lived there 16 years. Got tired of island life and moved to Murrysville, PA. I really love it here. That area has changed so much. When I grew up there, it was all farm land and orange and lemon groves. It was beautiful. There wasn't much in Fountain Valley. I am 58 and have had my band since May. It's one of the best decisions I have ever made. I am one of the lucky one who can eat anything I want. However, I do have to really watch how much I eat. A small amount is enough, but with 5.5 cc's in my 9cc Realize band, I can eat more if I want to. That's the tricky part. I have not had one problem with it. I wish the same for you. As you can see I have lost 37 of the 82 lbs I want to lose. I havn't lost anything the last three weeks. This is the second time I hit a period like that. Fortunately it passes. It does take some work but it's sure is worth it.

Yikes! I am actually up 2 lbs from two weeks ago. I am not sure what to think. I stopped taking my blood pressure medication last week, so I would like to think that has somethng to do with it. I didn't think it woud cause weight gain because it was a Beta Blocker. I didn't think it would cause a change in Water weight. I hope I am wrong. I guess I'll see what happens. Success to everyone next week!

I am really learning from you guys. Ann you have done so well. Don"t be hard on yourself. What you have already accomplished is amazing. I guess I keep hoping (especially right after a fill) that I will eat a cup of food and be so full I cannot eat another bite. That just hasn't happened. From what I am learning, maybe it never will. I don't know why I don't stop at a cup and see what happens. I either just like food, or I am afraid I will be hungy again too soon. Today I ate an instant oatmeal and a small banana for Breakfast. At 10:00 I ate a 6oz yogurt. Before noon you could have heard my stomach across the room. I lost alot of weight once and gained it all back, so I am trying to eat like I think I will for life. Maybe my approach is not correct. I just know I won't stick to a very rigid diet the rest of my life. I just want to eat healthy. Maybe I need another fill already. I just had one on 9/27. I have 5.5 in a 9cc band. This is a tricky business. I am not losing near as fast as I had hoped, but I am trying not to get discouraged.

Wow! you guys are all doing so great! Just back from a mini vacation. I had fun but I didn't help my weight loss any. No loss this week. My husband and I hooked up with old friends and had way too much fun. Back to reality now. Glad they can fix you up easily John. Glad you are doing better Ann. I can still eat anything, and too much in my opinion. What I have found out though ,is if I eat too much, I have this horrible pain, and I do mean sharp, terrible pain near my port. I really don't like that much so that helps keep me in line. I don't know if that's restriction. I still have not figured that out. Hope everyone is having a good week.

Oops. Sorry Carrie. I got your location mixed up with msmisse83. I hope you are able to find another good doc in your area.

Down 1.4 this week. Moving right along. 175.6 now with the half way point in sight. I will be in Charleston WV next weekend attending the World Chile Cook-off. That should be a challenge. Good luck to everyone next week!

Sorry to hear about the problems with your dr's office. If they don't make it right I would change. I am from Huntington Beach, Westminster area (spent 16 years living on Catalina Island before moving to PA five years ago) so I know there must be a ton of good docs in your area. I am very interested about you not having restriction. I just had my 2nd fill and I have very little change. I have 5.5 cc's in a 9 ccs band. I am wondering when you feel restriction. I have a little in the morning but that's it. I try really hard to limit what I eat, but I can eat a lot if I want. I can't imagine only being able to eat a half or whole cup of food. If I eat a small amout I am ok for maybe three hrs but there is nothing to stop me from eating more. Every time I eat I still have to make that very hard decision to stop. Does that ever go away? do you get to the point where you cannot eat more? Will you let us know what your doc says. I would appreciate any comments from other Mayo Bandidos welcome.

Down 1.6 this week. That was after 2nd fill of 2.5 cc's. 5.5 now for a 9 cc band. I am finally feeling some restriction, but I can still eat anything, and too much if I want to. A small amout keeps me full for a few hrs. so that's good. Congrats to everyone for a great week.

35 lbs for me. Total 406. Amazing.

Ann you look amazing. Congrats to you!

Down 1.6 this week to 178.6. A little at a time. I can't wait until my second fill on Mon. I hope they do 3cc's like last time. That would make me two thirds full. I am eating too much, too fast again. I have to keep a handle on that. John, what is opening the band? An unfill? That would make me nervous too. Congrats. to everyone this week. Hope next week is great!

I was wearing my Mom's set because mine was too small. Now I there too big. I can't wait to wear mine again. It really is a source of motivation for me.

Happy Birthday Mac. So much success. It's wonderful!

Tool cool Ann. I love the dancers for John. Wow John, amazing over 100 lbs. CONGRATULATIONS!

Well at least I am down 1.4 this week but I feel like I am stuck in the 180's forever. It's like I can't get that scale to go to 179 to save my life. Patience, patience. Looking forward to that 2nd fill. Good luck to everyone next week.

Thanks Minxz. Duh. I guess I'm a little slow sometimes. I was 212 when I started so I guess I missed a celebration. Is there one for 150. That will be my next biggie.

Ok. I must have missed something. Excuse my ignorance but what is onederland everyone keeps talking about. Obviously I am not there.

Good grief John, you left us in the dust. You're amazing. No loss this week for me. Patience, patience. I have to work hard at not getting discouraged. I know it will happen in time. I'm just waiting for that fill on the 21st. Good luck to everyone next week.