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I think first thing you should do like you said is go see Dr. to make sure everything is still where it is suppose to be and get a fill. Then find some type of exercise you like nowdays there is every kind of videos, machines for sell and gyms. Maybe go to the gym on the way home from work? Maybe you could do some exercise during your lunch or breaks if you get them at work. Just look deep inside yourself and think of all the reasons you want to continue to lose weight. Then post it where you can see it and carry a copy with you in your purse and when you get discourage take it out and read it. Also I would recommend some type of counseling to help you get back on track. I did 2½ years of it and it was the best thing I ever did in my life, better than the band. I had a lot of issues that I did not know I had and they contributed to my eating for comfort. Trust me if I can do this you can. I am only 5 months out but it not always easy for any of us. So trust yourself and believe in yourself and just start over. Private message me if I can do anything or you just want to talk. Cheri

I make myself stop at 3/4 cup EVEN if I could get more. Even if you can eat more you have to have the disipline to make yourself stop.

I was banded on July 13, 2009. I am doing good so far but weightloss is slow. I am down 41 lbs and the last 2 weeks I have not lost any weight which is discouraging because I have been so good. I workout 45 minutes to and hour everynight. I am eating just as I should but the weight will not drop. Drink all my Water. Monday will be 5 months for me, well I guess for all of us. 2½ months after my sugery my Dr put me on Thyriod meds and ever since then my weightloss has slowed, not stopped but slowed. I go back in January and will talk to him about it. I told him about the surgery and that I did not want to pay all this money for surgery and then that med stop me from losing weight. So I will talk to him in Janauary and see. I could be a slow loser because of my age maybe, I am 49. I have only had 3 fills and I have 3ccs. Since the last fill I have no hunger at all and that has been about a month ago. So I guess I am doing pretty good.

You may not lose good till you get on solids. That is how it is for most people

I like the “Muscle Milk Light Chocolate” and “Muscle Milk Banana Creme” also ”I like Myoplex Chocolate” I only buy the bottles ready to drink ones. I have bought them at HEB, Sam's and Walmart

It is called slimming. When you get something stuck your body uses that to get it unstuck. If I get stuck when I am eating. I just cough and whatever it is comes up sometimes with slimming. I just spit it out and go back and eat by taking smaller bites or eating something different. Want to know more about slimming search for it

Choose another Dr and go to their seminar.

Wow you have a lot going on! Congratulations on your surgery. Take GasX it will help! I took the chewable ones. I will be praying for you and you family. Be sure not to lift any heavy for about 3 weeks or so! Wow you are getting a new body and a new house so exciting!!

It is just a habit that you have to change. It is best to start out following the rules so it gets easier for you as time goes by. I have never had even one drink while I was eating. You just have to think differently. This whole thing is about chnaging the way we think about food and eating it. You can do it!

Wow what an inspiration you are. Congratulations on your weight lose. You worked hard!!

Never again will I be the fat child

I had my first fill at 4 weeks post op

I am down 1 lb this week for a total 4.4.

I just started drinking “muscle milk light” the chocolate is good 100 calories. I get it at target or HEB. Big difference between the regular 11 grams of fat, light 3 grams. Ready to drink.

I cooked last Sunday night for my family so my son and daughter-in-law do not have to eat too big meals on the same day. I did so good that day we had 4 different pies since everybody like something different. I cooked the whole meal myself and did not pick at food when I was cooking, ate a very small amount at dinner and passed on the pie. Well . . .then Monday came and I was home alone 10 hours and the all the pies were still here BIG MISTAKE should have sent them home with people but they would not take them since they would eat another meal on Thursday. I made it through Monday no pie! Tuesday I had my 3 year old and 6 month old Grandbabies from 8:00 am until 7:00 pm did I mention I also work at home as graphic designer so I had work to do also. All day Tuesday the pies were here a few more pieces missing from my husband eating. But still plenty in there. I was fine that pie was not going to bother me. I was taking a break sitting on the living room floor playing with my 3 year old grandbaby while the 6 month old was a sleep in the middle of my king-size bed only a few yards away for me when I hear this loud thug noise and look into my room and there is my precious baby girl on the floor looking at me like what happen. She had woke up with out talking or crying and rolled around and fell of the bed. She was not hurt but had to call my son at work and my daughter-in-law at work who is a nurse and see if they wanted me to take her to DR to let them do a quick check. I watch those kids like a hawk, have watch the 3 year old 3 times a week since she was 8 weeks old and now I have both 2 days a week. Well after all that stress I ate a piece of banana cream pie. Can you blame me? Needless to say the next 2 days were nothing but protien shakes. Christmas there will be no pies in the house. Pie and dessert served on the front porch so put your jacket on!!!

How about gift cards to certian stores or movie passes

Thanks I might look in to it!

Can I ask how much it costs for all that you need?

I am blessed by God by having a job when so many people are out of work.

3.4 for me this time. For a total of 3.4

How did you surgery go? let yourself have time to heal!! congratulations on you surgery.

I have been banded for 4 months and just had my 3rd fill and now I am at 3ccs. My Dr is very conservative with the fills. He says it is best to go slow. I have ready where a lot of people get their fills too fast and then can not eat and have to get unfills. So you are not alone. As long as you are losing you should be fine. I have a 10cc band too. Congratulations on you weight loss!!

We have to remember not everyone has a weight problem so they can eat if they need to or want to. Just do not let it bother you. My husband and grandbabies eat in front of me all the time (not to be rude but because they are hungry) Most times I am the one who has to pop the popcorn and sometimes drive thru to get him a hamburger for dinner (he works 2 jobs) I just do not let it bother me. I would never cry about food and I have clinical depression. We have to be tough and stronger than food. It has already messed us up. Remember the saying “Nothing taste as good as being thin feels!“

“Weight Loss Surgery with the Adjustable Gastric Band” by Robert W. Sewell, M.D., F.A.C.C. This is a good one it had about 30 different story wriiten by Bansters with their good or bad experiences written in their own words. Plus Doctor's Advice “Lap-Band Companion” By Mark J. Watson, MD Goes from pre-op to post op Also “Weightloss Surgery for Dummies”- It is pretty good

That sound great to me. I will get with you and the others and see when we can all meet.