Hi. My name is Kim.

I'm new here but not new to banding. I was banded on 11/4/02 and find that I NEED some support.

I have gained 25 lbs over the last two years. My husband and I underwent fertility treatments starting in February 2005 ending in June 2006. All treatments failed so we have moved on to adoption of older children thru DCFS. I've been told that medically, my body will not get back to normal for a year from last round of hormone injections. My band was unfilled for 2 months. Now getting back on track but not really losing, jut maintaining. Anyway, I'm glad I found a good place to hang out and get and give support.

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Welcome Kim,

I think adoption is the most wonderful, rewarding gift you can give someone and I admire you and your husband for giving a child a chance and firmly believe you will be greatly rewarded for it. Good luck on your weightloss, it is a constant challenge.

Hi Kim,

I think it is great that you are adopting. I work for a child-serving agency that takes care of abused, abandoned and neglected kids. There are so many kids out there that need wonderful, caring parents. I admire you for choosing adoption, although I am sure you were disappointed when your other efforts did not work out as hoped. But, somewhere there is a child just waiting to be blessed by you.

How much of a fill do you have in your band now? I am sure you will get back on track again soon. I am glad you are posting with us.

It's much appreciated!

I have a 3.4 cc fill right now. I was up to 4.4 cc in April but I had horrible reflux while I was sleeping! So we unfilled for 2 months and then started fresh in June. Doing ok now. I have definite issues with reverting back to old BAD habits, but trying to gain control of that again. I am due to go back for another fill on December 1st.

I'm a very slow loser. I think I totally messed up my metabolism. From July 26th to September 21st, I lost 1/2 lb. I had started working out at Curves so I had some inch loss but nothing the scale could measure.