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It's my one year bandaversary! 82 pounds lost and a whole lot of knowledge gained. I'm glad I did it, but it's been a long learning curve for me. I'm slightly disappointed I haven't lost more, but that's the way it is, I guess. I've struggled with a lot of things this year: problems with my two teenage kids, money issues, career issues, and most of all my chronic bad health. So to lose this much is a win.

How is everyone doing? I would like to find a water aerobics class as well. I have fibromyalgia as well as chronic fatigue syndrome. I guess it's been 2.5 weeks since I've last posted and I've lost another 3 pounds. I'm just impatient!

Hi Topazz, I have an appt with Dr Geiss's office on Thursday. I have been struggling with too-loose and too-tight bands. I can't seem to fnd my sweet spot. I should probably go to a support group but I just have so little time and energy. And I really dislike eating slowly and in tiny pieces, so that's been hard for me too, but I'm getting better about it! I just need to keep going. I'm just disappointed because I thought I'd've lost more weight by now. But hell, let's kick some butt, November bandsters!

Hi guys! Let's support one another! My weight loss has been stuck for four months and I find it depressing and shameful. I haven't been back here because I've thought that everyone else would be sporting 100+ losses and it would depress me.

Hi everyone! I haven't been exercising because I've been ill so much--first I had a three-week migraine and now I've got the flu. Blecch. Also, I'm still not at good restriction--really hungry a lot of the time, though I do get food stuck, because I am an idiot who cannot ever remember not to wolf my food down. Still, weight loss is continuing, though not as quickly as it should be, I think.

I have fibromyalgia and my doctor suggested Lyrica to me today. She also said it may cause weight gain. Oh, HELL NO! I'll try it, but the minute my weight loss slows, I'm off it. Has anyone here had any experience with Lyrica?

You guys are doing great! WOOHOO us! Lashonda, I too want to get to 195 or so...sometimes it seems like it's so far away. My goal is no more double chin by my birthday, April 7. I don't know if I can do it!

I am here and I am feeling good!

I know. I've gotten some comments on looking smaller, but I wonder if they are just being supportive. I just want my doublt chin gone by my birthday (4/7). We shall see!

How's everyone doing? I too got very busy and went away to Aruba for a week (where I ate and drank like there was no tomorrow--the mango/passionfruit daiquiris with meyer's dark rum? HEAVEN), but I'm back on track now.

Topazz, I don't think they'll put more than 2ccs in at a time, though you can always ask. I've had a few episodes of that old "so hungry, cannot get full" feeling after my first fill. I'm hoping that will go away forever now that I've had my second fill. If it doesn't....hey. That's why we chose the adjustable band, isn't it? I know what you mean, NYY, about wanting to see a big jump. All of my friends are all 40 pounds! That's great! and I'm thinking I'M STILL REALLY FAT. I can be crabby and negative about anything if I want. Mostly I'm really happy though. I hope everyone's doing well! We can do this, folks!

WEAR YOUR MASK, JULES! WEAR IT! It's VERY important for your health and also, by the way, for your weight! You work so hard to lose all day and then you don't wear the mask at night? You're sabotaging yourself! You can't diet and exercise without being as well-rested as you can! I know it's hard and sometimes it sucks. I've been diagnosed with severe apnea for five years and sometimes I still cannot stand that damn mask. But I gotta wear it. No choice. Now come on! WEAR IT!

Just walk every day. Anything is better than nothing. You can get fit by walking and it only costs the price of a pair of decent sneakers. Don't let worrying about a gym membership distract you from your goals.

Hey everyone, I lost another ten pounds this much so the doc is happy with me. I had my second fill today. I'm feeling very positive and happy about everything. Except the PA told me not to eat Lean Cuisines for lunch because they're too "slide-y" with the sauces and gravies. Damn. I like the ease and portion control. I still might eat them sometimes. I'll see how it goes. Keep up the good work, everyone!

Wow, I was banded the same day and I've only lost 40 pounds since then. Way to go!

No, I've only had my first fill! The second one is this week on Thursday and I'm hoping I'll feel some restriction. I'm feeling pretty positive. Maybe all that exercise is going to my brain and it really does help your mood after all. Heh. I'm not finding eating well very hard and I do allow myself treats now and then. And I could fit into some pants that were waaayyy too tight last summer, so that helps too! I'm going on a beach vacation to Aruba at the end of the month and I'm hoping to lose another ten by then too.

hey Tigger, I think your weight loss is great! 33 pounds in six weeks is wonderful! I too have a lot of weight to lose and I get discouraged because other people are losing faster, but I only eat real foods. So what if I'm losing more slowly...I do enjoy what I'm eating! I eat the same food as everyone else, at least so far. Haven't had any PBs or pain or anything stuck, and I've eaten pizza, bread, rice, potatoes, you name it. Just less than I used to! I'm going to make a goal to post here at least once or twice a week. We need the support from one another and I need the encouragement and tips.

How is everyone doing? I too have never been so aware of food as I was over the holidays, and I did indulge! But I got back on track January 1 and I'm moving along. I think we do have to have some indulgences now and then or life's not worth living! I've got my second fill this week on Thursday. I hope I start feeling some restriction!

I definitely have. My weight loss has been stalled for more than a week. It's frustrating but I'm determined to power through it. (Also my exercising has been off because of the holidays and I've had a lingering cold.)

Try upping your Protein intake for more energy. You need to start exercising, even if it's just walking three times a week. Believe me, you can do it. I've had chronic fatigue syndrome for 21 years and there is no one more tired and less energetic than I am, and I jog/walk three times a week, no excuses. You can do it! If I can do it, anyone can!

Yes--basically they give you a fill if you think you need it. Also, if you're not going away for two weeks following, because they don't want you far away if you need help. The fill took practically no time. First they numb the port area, then they take out the fill that you originally had from when the band was placed (just to see how much is there). Then they add liquid back in. It literally took about five minutes. I think she put 2 extra ccs in and I had 2ccs already, for a total of 4ccs. I still don't feel very restricted, but she did say that it can take up to 2 weeks to feel restriction from a new fill. I think the idea is you just keep coming in if you need a fill and for weigh-ins.

I had my first fill Thursday. I still don't really feel any restriction. The fill didn't hurt either.

I run three times a week. OK, it's jogging. OK, it's walking alternating with jogging.

Ugh, I am in the throes of it. First fill Dec 16, but I'm starving now! And I feel guilty and angry when I eat when I'm not supposed to. I was doing well up till a few days ago and then the hunger between meals started. Siiiigh.

I'm struggling. The stress of trying to diet without any restriction (first fill next week) and the holidays is really kicking my butt. I'm just so strung out. and HUNGRY.