Hey everyone,

I got my 4th fill LAST June and it did me well till recently. I'm about 25 lbs from my goal of 135 (myy first goal was 150 but the closer I got I realized I could do better). I got down to 155 a couple weeks ago after haaving stayed at 159 for about 5 mths, but the last couple of wks I've gained 5 lbs. The firsst real wt gain I've had yet. So I'm getting a fill on Aug 3. I'm. Getting married in Dec and want to lose the 25 lbs by then. I've noticed I'm able to eat more now without throwing up then I was before. I think its been pretty good that I've gone a yr without having a fill. If I haffta get a fill once a yr foor the rest of my life, that would be fine. What to do9 about my snacking? I've nev3er gotten over that. I don't eat very much but I still snack everynite. I have a basket of chips and Cookies I keep by my bed and break into them at nite. I eaat hardly anything dur8ing meals so I comppensate by eating the wrong things at other times. I'm hoping this fill will help. Since I hafta go 3 hrs away to get my fill, my fiance and I are gunna spend the nite and take my dog to the beach and make a day of it. Too bad I can't eat the nite I get it! Good luck to everyone just starting this journey. The best thing I've ever done!

Marci

Good job, Marci and congrats and good luck on your upcoming marriage. A fill isn't going to make you stop snacking. Only you can do that. I'm about 20 lbs from goal as well and do the same thing so I completely understand. I know that if I never hit my goal I won't be too devastated....As long as I don't gain! Again, congrats and good luck!

I'm about where you are, getting very close to goal and haven't lost weight in months! I just got married 6 weeks ago and pretty much gave up losing any weight before the wedding...too much stress! I have a doctor's appointment on Thursday, and I know I'm up a few pounds, but I also know I'm in dire need of a fill. I can eat just about anything, and almost normal person portions! I've found that the great thing about the band is that it restricts food...but the bad thing about it is it doesn't restrict everything. Chips, cookies, ice cream...they just go right on through. I'm a carbaholic, and chips and cookies are one of my serious downfalls. I've re-committed to my weight loss and started filling up on solid protein and veggies. I've found that if I eat a 4-6oz of protein and 1/2 cup of veggies at a meal, there's not much room left for anything else. The protein and veggies stay in my pouch longer and keep me more satisfied. I snack on fruit and veggies and always keep a protein bar in my purse in case I'm hungry when I'm out. It keeps me from buying the bag of chips at the checkout counter. Let's all recommit and get ourselves to our goal weights! We can do it if we stay focused!