ddrag

How dare anyone ridicule you for taking such a brave step in life. They really ought to be ashamed of themselves!!!!! I am sorry this is your closest family members who are doing this, it just shows their insecurities in life. Move forward, find a way to ignore the insults, surround yourself with positive people and you will succeed. This may sound cheesy but some of the most successful people in the world failed miserably numerous times until they got it right. You can do this!!!!!! I believe in you!!!! Dena

don't get discouraged, this is a life long process. Get a fill, go back to liquids, and maybe find a support group in your area to help you work through this. Believe me, we all have our plateaus.

Don't worry. It's normal. Try not to O-D on gas ex. Dena

Hi All, I was banded July 7, 2010. I have lost 75. Been stuck at this weight loss for at least 6 mos. I just can't seem to hit the 80 pound loss mark. Last week I started getting sharp pains in the middle of my back when any liquid or food is digesting. I can barely eat anything solid without getting this pain. I am wondering what is going on.. ???? Before this pain, on a regular day I can have coffee, banana fir Breakfast, maybe turkey, Soup and crackers for lunch. Then for dinner maybe I'll nibble a bit from the reg dinner my sis cooks, or if I'm good, ill have peppers, hummus and some yogurt. Im a sucker for chips and salsa and chocolate with red wine... I have to start running again, that made a huge difference in my weight loss. But right now I'm just worried about this pain. My regular doctor no longer works for 1800GetSlim so I need to find a new one in the Los Angeles area. Suggestions?? Dena

Hey, I get that same exact pain off and on. Especially when I yawn or breath deeply. It often hurts to sleep on my left side too. My only guess is that it has something to do with my band/port??? Let me know if you figure it out. Dena

Hope I did this right...... ddrag. Message from renewedhope: Ok guys, here is how you do this. You copy the most current list on the challenge and then paste it to your post adding your info in alphabetical order. then you paste the entire list in order to updaye your info. this will keep everyones current info on the list. I have updated everyones info so far into one list, so just add from here. Luvinke.... thanks for getting this started!! I so love challenges Here's the list so far! Name..............Current.....Goal......Lost..... Babs0101...........185.........170.......0....... ddrag.......................240 .............220............0......... FloridaGirl........235.........215.......0....... HeatherO...........172.........155.......0....... Lunabeane..........221.........200.......0....... Luu2008............219.........189.......0....... luvinke............206.........190.......0....... NANAbanded.........225.........199.......0....... Renewedhope........179.........155.......0....... slgandera..........185.........173.......0....... StartingOver.......220.........205.......0....... Ok, that should do it. If I put anyones info in wrong please correct it. Ok girls, LET'S LOSE SOME WEIGHT!!!!

Hey Lorraine, I have the same questions as you do. I guess we were banded the same day! Congrats!!! I went in for post-op last Tues. and had lost a few pounds. Today I feel like I am carrying a bowling ball because my stomach is so hard. I am sure hoping this feeling goes away soon. Hopefully we will get some answers as to when we start losing weight. I have read so many posts and it seems like everyone has different experiences. So good luck, lets support each other!!! Where do you live? I am in Monrovia,CA. Dena :smile:

Hi all, Thanks for all these tips. I am being banded on Friday so I'm just looking for some helpful advice. Thanks again! Dena

I am scheduled for July 9. Very nervous and excited too. Would like to keep in touch with you all!

Hi Lauren, Sure, I would love to be your buddy. I am in Monrovia and looking for support groups in the area. Are you close by?? Dena

Hi Browneyegirl, I have not been banded yet. My date is July 9th. But I would love to talk and chat about our experiences. Keep me posted and I'll be around. Talk soon, ddrag:smile: