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I was banded in April '09 and have lost about 65 lbs. The past two months, I've been going up & down 5-10 lbs. I can't seem to get motivated to eat right. It's like I'm burnt out on dieting but, I really want to get to my goal to lose 20 more lbs. (my ticker is probably wrong). I even joined Weight Watchers to try to get motivation. I'm thinking about getting another fill but, I think I have pretty good restriction I just keep wanting to eat junk food. If anyone knows how to get their groove back, PLEASE HELP!!!

I was considering writing a similar post. I was banded in April '09 and have lost about 65 lbs. The past two months, I've been going up & down 5-10 lbs. I can't seem to get motivated to eat right. It's like I'm burnt out on dieting but, I really want to get to my goal to lose 20 more lbs. (my ticker is probably wrong). I even joined Weight Watchers to try to get motivation. I'm thinking about getting another fill but, I think I have pretty good restriction I just keep wanting to eat junk food. If anyone knows how to get their groovy back, PLEASE HELP!!!

I'm 5'5.5 and my goal is 145lbs. I've been having the hardest time with these last 20 lbs. (I think I've gained a few from what my ticker shows) I'm having trouble staying motivated. I'm not obese anymore but, still feel overweight. I think since I didn't make my goal by year anniversary it really took my "steam" away.

Well, that's the way the cookie crumbles (ha, ha). It is hard to last few pounds. Our bodies are resisting losing anymore weight. I've been struggling with the last 16 lbs. Keep doing what you're doing. It'll happen. Congrats on your success.

Love it! I agree wholeheartedly!!!

I'm sorry to hear that. I hope someone on here can give you some words of wisdom. I haven't experienced this. How was it diagnosed? Fluoro? What were your symptoms? Good luck.

Soooo true, StartingOver!

I've finally hit the last 10lb mark! Just 10 more lbs to go until I hit my goal. It seems like this journey is taking FOREVER! I'm guessing these last 10 lbs are going to take another forever and a day!

When food gets stuck, the body automatically starts producing massive amounts of saliva (slime) to try to help move the food down. Mouthfuls and mouthfuls that you have to spit it out.

Once, before I knew better. Soon after my first couple of fills, I tried to have plain tuna and crackers. It was my first PB/slime incident. I was at a water park with the bathrooms on the complete opposite side. I slimed the whole day. It was an AWFUL experience. I haven't tried tuna since. I agree it's the texture. I've had a similar experience with stringy lobster. I think with a little mayo it'd be fine but, I just haven't tried it yet. It's been almost a year ago. : )

I flew 4 wks post op. No problems.

I traveled approx one month after surgery and had no problems. At that time, I hadn't had any fills yet. I also traveled this week without any problems. It's been a year now since surgery and am at my "sweet spot". I think flying does make you slightly tighter. You just have to be real careful when eating and be gentle to yourself. Good luck!

Happy Bandiversary to Me!!! One year ago today, I was banded. I was hoping to reach my goal by now but, I'm happy with my success so far. Hope to reach my goal this summer. So excited that my size 12 jeans fit me big and have to move down to size 10. Thanks for all the support this year follow Banditos!

It's just like portion disortion with food. People are just not used to seeing the smaller sizes. I had a portion of chilli and a woman at work freaked and said, "is that all you're eating???" She had Soup. I should have said, mine is alot healthier and has ALOT more Protein but, all I said was, "yes and I have some veggies too". Maybe that's why obesity rates are on the rise, because so few know what a normal portion looks like anymore or, what a "normal" weight looks like either.

Mid-Cities (Dallas Ft.Worth area), surgery 04/14/09 next week will be my one year bandiversary! Total loss to date: 68 lbs. "ONLY" 17 more pounds to reach my goal weight. :thumbup:

I'll vote for lactose intolerance too. I've had that cold sweat experience a couple of times.

Aside from the comments above which I agree with I would be affraid of having trouble finding restriction again. The band is fickle, I wouldn't adjust it anymore than necessary.

LOL Love it!!!! Gettin rid of fat is more fun than finishing the beer... ha, ha

Yeah, my back fat is still holding on strong too!!! Yuck! I carry my weight in my upper body, so my legs/thighs/butt look very thin...

The bodybugg really helped me keep track of my food and excerise...it has awesome reports. Very motivating!!

Great progress!!! Keep it up!

I want in!!! The challenges help me alot too!!! I just finished the Valentine's Day challenge and would like to join this one. I want to lose 17 lbs by Easter or at least by my 1st Bandiversary on 04/14/10!!! It's gonna be hard! Those last 20'ish always are. If I don't make it it'll be ok because, I'm still VERY close to my goal and I feel great!!!

Sometimes I miss food. Sometimes at resturants when I see a skinny girl eating a huge hamburger or sandwich, yes, I do feel envious. Sometimes like at Thanksgiving, when everyone was enjoying 2nds and I could barely eat a couple of bites of turkey, I do miss food. BUT, I try to focus on how much healthier I am. How much longer I will live and how much more I will enjoy my life as a thin and healthy person. When it's all said and done, I'm thankful I have the band that will help me to keep the weight off and I won't have to obsess about food as much. I'm thankful it will give me the freedom from obessing about my weight. It will give the gift of only having 1 or 2 sizes in my closet instead of 10 different sizes. I still enjoy eating, just not as much!!!

It's true, you do get better each day. I went back to work after a week but, to be honest, I felt weak and tired for a couple of months. Lean on your friends & family for support and help with the kids. Of course come here too! Hope you feel better quick!

Sorry you're going thru this. Hope you continue to recover and heal! What were your symptoms before they figured out your port was infected? Was the outside of your incision infected? Just curious. Take care,