Okay I am almost 3 years out and have been maintaining for about a year and a half. I never made it to goal, l got to size 10 pants and said, “this is good enough”. So tomorrow I am returning to basics and losing the last 15 or 20 lbs I want to lose. Gonna start with liquids and work my way up just like I did after surgery. Workout 7 days a week, just like before.

I was one of the lucky (blessed) ones who lost all hunger with the Band . . . .except “Head Hunger” . . . which never goes away. So we all know it is easier when you do not have to do something alone? Anyone want to join me?

Cheri

Ha! Jake! I get that thump and then can eat more too! Now that I realize what is happening, I'll pay more attention! Thanks for sharing that ... I'm not on the challenge with you guys, was just reading the thread. Glad I did and good wishes to all of you!

Ha! Jake! I get that thump and then can eat more too! Now that I realize what is happening, I'll pay more attention! Thanks for sharing that ... I'm not on the challenge with you guys, was just reading the thread. Glad I did and good wishes to all of you!

In the spring/summer/early fall, I am not able to keep a tight band due to severe allergy drainage, otherwise I am spewing out froth (foam) and gagging at night, so, I get below 2.0 cc's in the band, where as in winter months I can have 2.2 cc's and keep a tight band. Reason for all the explanation is when I can handle the additional .2 cc's in the winter months, I don't feel that thump and when I'm full, I'm full and one more bite will cause the dreaded stuck episode. My band doctor gave the ok to received a Kenalog injection(sterioid) for my allergies this year and so far so good, I'm allergy free! I just might ask for the .2 fill.

You may want to ask your doc for a .1 or .2 fill, if this has become a problem for you. Let me know how it goes. Jake

How...how are we all doing? I feel like I'm doing better with my eating (most days) and I'm down 14 lbs...20 left til goal! How about you all??

I am doing great. I have really started using My Fitness Pal to log all calories and exercise. I have it on my phone and my laptop so I can log where ever I am. I am down 6 pounds since I joined this challenge. Not gonna hit my 20 lb goal by June 7th but I am losing again and that is what is most important to me! Hope everyone else is doing well!

Awesome job! My fitness pal is the best! And 6 lbs is great...anytime the scale is moving down is a victory!

I am done 9...11 more to go until June 21. I also, don't think I will make my goal before plastics...but I am okay with that