Hi everyone! I was banded 5/25/09. I did really well the first year with no fills. I lost about 50 lbs...since then I was not all that dedicated. between deployments and being a single mom for a year and life just happening, I gained some back. I went in last week for a fill and finally feel like I'm back on track! My doctor suggested support groups, but I figured I would try this too and so far I'm loving all of the support on here! I'm also on my fitness pal if anyone would care to add me. I'm flinty35 on there.

You have come to the right place for support, so welcome! Jump in anytime . I've been hanging here for 9mths now and have made some great supportive friends and you will too.

Best of luck on your re commitment!

BeeHealthy!

I was banded 2 years ago, also on MFP same name as here. "LovetheNewMe" I have used this site as my support group, tried the one in my area but none of them were losing weight, seemed to be more focused on complaining about not losing instead of fiquirein out why so I have found this site good for me and holding me accounable. Good luck and add me on MFP if you want.

glad to hear you are back on track!! keep it up! be the person you know you are meant to be hun!

Hi...

I'm slimndiva on myfitnesspal

Everyone add me!!

Hi,

I was banded in June of 2006. I was down to 150 and so many things were spiraling out of control. I got engaged October of 2011 and thought ok great I will get back on track. I did for a little and then I fell off again. And now I have to get back on track. I am slowly creeping up to my old weight and I really don't want that at all. But I didn't know how to start over again. Can I do the liquid diet like we did in the begining or just try to eat smaller portions? I had my band completely unfilled bc I was having so much gas pain and plus went to Paris on my honeymoon. And I have had two fills but don't feel the effects of it. Any suggestions would be great. I am figuring out that I really do need the support of other people besides my husband which don't get me wrong he is great but he backs off if I get mad or upset about dieting.

I went in and got my band filled up to 5cc. After the fill I just started over, kind of. I did clear liquids for 2 days and then did soft foods again for a few days. The thing that is helping me the most is just slowing down and listening to my band. I've also scheduled monthly visits with my doctor to hold me more accountable. Good luck! Are you on my fitness pal? Add me if you are, I'm flinty35.

I have been really bad at eating like going back to my old habits. But your right I should see my dr every month so I can get it under control again. I have a fitness pal and I think I just added you. Thanks so much.

I have been really bad at eating like going back to my old habits. But your right I should see my dr every month so I can get it under control again. I have a fitness pal and I think I just added you. Thanks so much.

A little bit of advice...use a slightly darker color for your text, I could barely read it. I mean no offense, I hope it doesn't look that way!

A little bit of advice...use a slightly darker color for your text, I could barely read it. I mean no offense, I hope it doesn't look that way!

Hey PKB, I had the same trouble uploading my profile pic (changing it). So i went to my profile and right clicked on "change photo" on my profile picture, then open in new window, there it let me upload (going to "browse") my new picture. I was able to click browse to find the photo I wanted as my profile pic. It didn't show up but I clicked "save" anyway and went back to my profile and it updated it even though it didn't appear to be working. It was the only way I was able to upload it. this site definitely has technical issues, great support and people but technical problems.