Hi all-

I so need a buddy to keep motivated. I have lost 70 pounds so far in 9-10 months but I have had a plateau since the end of Dec./early Jan. I had a fill in Feb. but then had to go back for a partial unfill. Even though I was more restricted, I haven't broken the plateau.

Because I have gotten discouraged, I have developed some bad habits again like drinking loaded soda and having ice cream and candy. I have gained about 4 pounds and am so scared. Because of work, I am not exercising like I once did.

I have asked a "famous" you-tube lapbander that is a facebook "friend" a couple of questions on two separate occasions and never have gotten an answer.

I really need a buddy to keep motivated, to give me words of encouragement, and to keep me accountable. I will do the same for that person. I know it helps as one of my best friends is not considering the band. Just talking with her has helped some but she is in such a different place than I am now that it only helps to a point.

I live in Southern California and was banded April 27th, 2012. I am married, have kids, work and had "lost myself" when I became fat. Does this ring any bellsfor anyone?

Please...someone must be out there.

Thanks-

Jen

Hi Jen. Just checking in. I hope all is going well.

Hey Draven and everyone else who have been so willing to give support, I have had my ups and downs (literally). I was filled and still wasn't losing. I just had an unfill this past Monday cause I had gotten sick twice on Sunday night. We went to Olive Garden and I only had about 3 slow, little bites of salad and I was completely sick. After that, I felt better and tried a little soup.....Nope, my body was not going to have that either. I was sick of feeling sick and I realized, after reading Alex's book on lapband, that I have never been able to eat what he says that I should be able to at this point in my journey. It has always been easier to drink my intake. So, I spoke with the nurse practitioner on Monday. She didn't really want to unfill me cause she was concerned I would gain. She did anyway and took out 0.25 cc so I am at a total of 5.5cc. I feel so much better and can eat but sure enough, I have gained a little. But, I haven't been exercising like I should. My surgiversary date (April 27th) was NOT what I had expected. I wanted to be in a losing mode and weigh less than I ever have on this journey. I wasn't though. I did take pictures and I am proud of where I have come but still need to lose about 30 pounds more. I am still wanting and needing support. Will be now keeping food diary better than I was and for and will be eating sensibly. Next week, I may even go back to my liquid pre-op diet for about a week to kick start things again. Thanks everyone for your support. I clearly need to be on this thread and website more regularly. PS.....another motivating factor. One of my best friends, who once asked if I ever thought I had taken the easy way out, just had a sleeve done about 2.5 weeks ago.

I still am slipping a bit. I have gained weight over the summer with vacation, etc. I am up about 6 lbs. I was filled last week 0.25cc then immediately unfilled of 0.10cc. This brought my total to still about 1.1cc under my most filled. I am able to eat more now and have found myself emotionally eating for sure as I have undergone some recent major life changes. I wish www.mylapbandjourney.com was still up and running. You could keep track of fills and unfills, journal, track your food and progress, measurements and labs. It would be great to have lapbandtalk.com have a sister site that took over this as there is nothing out there like that. Also......if any of you previous repliers want to reply again or anyone new....I still could use a band buddy. I need to get back on track! Thanks

I still am slipping a bit. I have gained weight over the summer with vacation, etc. I am up about 6 lbs. I was filled last week 0.25cc then immediately unfilled of 0.10cc. This brought my total to still about 1.1cc under my most filled. I am able to eat more now and have found myself emotionally eating for sure as I have undergone some recent major life changes. I wish www.mylapbandjourney.com was still up and running. You could keep track of fills and unfills, journal, track your food and progress, measurements and labs. It would be great to have lapbandtalk.com have a sister site that took over this as there is nothing out there like that. Also......if any of you previous repliers want to reply again or anyone new....I still could use a band buddy. I need to get back on track! Thanks