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hello... I am a fellow June 2009 bandster... was doing well the 1st year, lost 80, gained 25 back errr. I still need at least 50 to 80 to go... been at a stand still at 240 for the last 6 months. did have an unfill, had .02 put back in, but no change.. I need to regroup, so here I am!!

dryers has low carb fudgecicles (spelling?) and ice cream, it does the trick for me!

I always tell myself, if you want to be skinny, you need to eat like a skinny person.. A skinny person would have one truffle... a fat person would eat the whole box and trust me that use to be ME! So yes, I have the occasional desert and not feel bad about it,why should I? I love my band! I've plateaued for about 6 months losing and gaining the same 5 lbs, but before the band I would have gained all my weight back by now and then some... it keeps me in control!! Time for me to re-access and work my band again! I would love to lose 50lbs, so far I have lost 80lbs sine June 2009.

Had it happen to me as well!! Walked away saying, "yeah maybe, but you DON'T KNOW ME!!!" Stay strong!!

I was banded on 06/15/09 and so far have lost 85lb... these last few weeks I was throwing up a little too much. I believe it was the stress of my husband having a double stroke in July, 2010. ( he is doing much better now) the doctor said the stress and the throwing up must have swollen my pouch, so he took out 1.1 cc. He said to give it a few weeks for the swelling to down, and then I can get a fill again. Maybe you just need a break, just be aware of what you get during the mean time!

I named mine: Bandie Alway tell my husband "ooohhh Bandie does like.....

OMG THAT 22LBS PER MONTH... SINCE MARCH. What is your routine? do share!!

I was banded on 06/15/09 start weight 293. I was looking at my old post and at 4 months I was down 38lbs, so let me assure that your doing fine... so far I have lost 83lbs and am so grateful and happy!! I was like you at first comparing myself, but I stopped and I'm glad I did. I don't need the extra stress!! do YOUR best and the rest will follow. (I posted pics if you want to see the diff)

thank you!!! posted pics if your curious. Can't wait to see what the 2nd yr brings, I'm sure it's nothing buy joy!

Congratulations!!! isn't amazing where we are today compared to a yr ago. Life just seems brighter!! or should I say LIGHTER!!! WTG!!!

Hello Everyone!!! Well it's been a whole year today since my journey began and I have no regrets!!! It's now hard to imagine that on this date one year ago I weighed 293; today 210. Didn't quite make it to the 100lbs that I planned, but who wouldn't be happy with a 83lbs lost. I can truely say that my entire life, starting from the summer after high school I've always been in the 200's (28 yrs) and now I can see in the horizon my weight starting off with a 1. I alway considered size 18 normal for me, but these last few yrs I went up to a 28, I am proud to say that I'm back down to 18 (loosely) and I couldn't be more happy!! which was my original goal!! I plan to continue with my weightloss and not quite sure how much, because no matter how much more lbs I lose, each lb lost is a VICTORY to me!! I will continue my journey because so far it's been all good, looks and HEALTH wise!!! "LOSE IT AS YOU WILL LIVE IT!!" :tt1:

Hi... just notice we have the same band date. I too have noticed lately that I can eat more, but am afraid to get a fill because I still get stuck on some foods. I am currently at 6.1 cc's in a 14 cc band. My last fill was in Jan 2010 but had some removed in Feb 2010 bc it was too tight. I'm not really complaining about my weight lost, started at 293 currently 213, but it just seems to have slowed down alot these last 4 weeks. I still would like another 50 (preferably 70) more to go. Any advice to jump start this will be greatly appreciated. P.S I am also from the Los Angeles area. (La Puente)

I went up to 6.4 cc tried it for almost a month then had some removed. Everything was uncomfortable, sliming, pbing, and I refused to live on just mushies, so i went down to 6.1 doesn't seem like a lot but it made a world of difference. my stomach always felt like it was punched!! I know we all want to lose the weight and fast, but don't run the risk of damaging/ streaching you pouch!!

I am like you... I love to cook. so I still do, I've just done some modifications and my food still tastes great. I now make chicken a hundreds different ways... I'm constantly looking up low carb foods on the web and experiment, until I can find what I like. I like making fish with green salsa, red salsa, garlic butter, etc. mashed garlic cauliflower, asparaguas, in butter, cream sauce... I can go on forever.. like I said I love to cook and especially eat, but now I choose healthier choices, with alot of flavor!! We don't have to give up, just adapt. Good luck with your decision.

I mostly do the low carb.... reason being I was instructed no bread, rice, tortillas, Pasta, so I thought what the heck let's incorporate the low carb diet. It took me around 3 months after the band to realize this and so far so good. I will be honest with you, I do this mostly Mon - Friday and try to stay aware of what I eat, but if I want a donut (etc) I will have ONE and not the whole box like I use to. I was banded on 06/15/09 and so far have lost 79lbs. I read somewhere that the lapband is a ratio of 80:20 80% you and 20% lapband. LOSE IT AS YOU WILL LIVE IT!!! Good Luck on your new journey!!

I know the feeling... I was also scared and started off at 293. I DID CRIED!!! there are some days that can be difficult, but oh so doable. I had my surgury on 06/15/09 as as of today I weight 218. I haven't felt this good in such a long time... yesterday a nurse, (who doesn't know I had the LB done) told me I was going to live forever. My blood pressure was at 116/66. Felt pretty awesome!!!

MAJOR NO NO!!! Don't drink anything while eating, especially when u feel something stuck. it makes it worst!!

what ever you don't go to those billboard 1-800-get-slim people.... you'll be putting your life at risk!! read an article on them awhile back (i believe in ObesityHelp.com) and it was scary stuff. I was personally told by a lawyer/doctor the horror stories and cancelled with them. Got a new doctor in westwood, CA Dr. Carson Liu.... love him!!!

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AtJHinfw3ya3dFFUVUd5NVhreklrV3p1RlItVXcwd0E&hl=en Congratulations to all of us!!!!! Grand Total 290lbs. That's like loosing me at the beginning of my journey!!! :thumbup:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AtJHinfw3ya3dFFUVUd5NVhreklrV3p1RlItVXcwd0E&hl=en Congratulations to all of us!!!!! Grand Total 290lbs. That's like loosing me at the beginning of my journey!!! :tongue:

I started doing the Low Carb diet (Atkins) and that did it for me. I went to their website and bought the most current book and so far it's been working great with the LapBand. As for the brittle nails, and losing of the hair, I started taking faithfully my multi-vitamins and at least 3 times a week Biotin. My nails do seem to be a lot stronger and longer! Best Wishes!

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?k...tVXcwd0E&hl=en Well folks this is our last weigh in and as usual I am doing this from work, so the link may not work. If someone can repost it, I appreciate it. Anyhoot, I will post our VICTORIES, after work and congratulations to us that completed the challenge. I wasn't as sucessful as planned, but am grateful for what I lost. This Easter will be the 1st Easter that I plan to participate in our annual family baseball game!!! Normally sat on the bench and cheered. I wouldn't have dreamt it before, but because of my weight loss and all of your support, I am so looking forward to it. Thank you! and may you and your family have a blessed Easter!!!

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?k...tVXcwd0E&hl=en Well folks this is our last weigh in and as usual I am doing this from work, so the link may not work. If someone can repost it, I appreciate it. Anyhoot, I will post our VICTORIES, after work and congratulations to us that completed the challenge. I wasn't as sucessful as planned, but am grateful for what I lost. This Easter will be the 1st Easter that I plan to participate in our annual family baseball game!!! Normally sat on the bench and cheered. I wouldn't have dreamt it before, but because of my weight loss and all of your support, I am so looking forward to it. Thank you! and may you and your family have a blessed Easter!!!