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My Dr. will NOT un-fill for any other reason that medical necessity.

My wife(gastric bypass) an I now order 1 dinner and share it. The portions look like they are being served on a garbage can lid! the plates are HUGE! The servers look at the food left over and always ask "didn't you like the food?" Some places charge us a "plate" fee of 3-4 dollars! Went to dinner with my sister & bil, he ordered a 20oz ribeye, that hunk of meat looked like a pot roast! Once food stops being your best friend your view of food changes. I still love to eat but I have learned to savor and really enjoy the flavors and textures of food.

Patience is the key. 5 pounds in three weeks is good. I my journey I had weeks where I did not lose any weight some weeks I'd lose 5 pounds(but I'm a guy). It is a distance race, go the distance and you will get your reward. It has been frustrating at times but looking back over the last 16 months it's been pretty quick. Remember it's taken a lot of years to put the weight on, it's going to take a while to get it off. Maybe not the answer you are looking for but it is the best answer I can give you. Hang in there.

Rock on Roscoe!! Trust me there will be bumps in the road but stick with the program and you will be amazed how fast the weight will be gone. Best of Luck.

It's been 16 months since I had the Gov'ner installed and I have lost 100 pounds! Woo Hoo! From 344 to 244, from 56" waist to a 42", from knee pain to running steps, to a completely new wardrobe. I have 44 more pounds to lose to reach my goal but the finish line is in sight! Ya'll have a Merry Christmas.

Do you find people treat/observe you differently since you have lost weight? I find I get more attention from sales clerks that I did 95 pounds ago. I am not a thin, svelte, Tom Selleck kind of a guy, I’m a 49 year old, 6’, 250 lb. slightly grey haired guy. My question is: Is it because of the weight loss and I look thinner or do I project my self differently? I don’t feel like I act any different than I used to but the actions I see are markedly different.

Congrats!! I have 6 more points to go to join you.

Well, I did not make my goal but I am down 90 lbs and 14" gone from my middle! From my biggest size, 56 down to 42 and I can breath!!! March on Bandsters!

Non scale victory.

The Gov'ner. For those not familiar with motors, a governor "chokes" the supply of fuel to a motor. Gov'ner sounds better than choker:lol:

My bandaversary is August 30th. I have lost 86 pounds so far. My goal was to lose 100 pounds in 1 year. I am 14 pounds and 38 days away from my goal. I need to hit the road on my bike and the gym. Anyone want to join me in my Quest to onederland?

36 pounds since FEb? Thats great! I know you want it faster but you are doing awesome. I was banded 8/30/10 and I've lost 86 pounds. I am down to a size 42 pant from a 56. I hope to be down 100 pounds by my bandiversary. Hang tough! Your doing great.

My fav is running into some one you have not seen in a long time and they don't recognize you!

Unfortunately they don't operate on our brain! If they ever come up with that surgery I'll be the first in line The band is just a piece of plastic. I know you know this. food was my best friend for a lot of years. I turned to food when I was tired, angry, sad, happy, lonely, bored... My nutritionist asked me (before surgery) if I had thought of what I would do after surgery when I could not turn to food as my bestie. I had not thought of that. Please believe me when I tell you after 3 or 4 fills things will get better. Time is your friend. It looks and feels bleak right now and I understand your feelings. I was in your place about a year ago. I was banded on 8/30/10. Since I have been through all the feelings and trials you are talking about. 86 pounds lost and counting. I does get easier. Good luck.

Please remember they did not operate on your brain The band is only a piece of plastic. It cannot think or make good food decisions for you. I have been banded almost a year now and I still crave pizza and all the "good" stuff. Please beleive me when I tell you once you see(and feel) the weight comming off the food choices will be easier. The first I bent over to tie my shoes with loosing my breath I almost shouted outloud. Hang in there and good luck