I decided it was time for me to start a little 'home' for my journey. I am being banded Dec 18/06 with Dr. Ortiz in TJ. I live in Victoria, BC.

I have struggled with weight my whole life - no kidding. I am tired of it. I want to be in control of food, instead of the other way around. I am very confident in this procedure, and in the results I will have after it. I am a hungry person, and not a happy person when I am hungry. So then I eat to control my inner grouch, and get fatter and more depressed. I am sure you can all see where this is going.

I am married to a great supportive husband, and have 2 boys who are 21 and 18. My youngest is supportive of this procedure, but my oldest wants mommy just the way she is. He is worried about safety. My youngest is only worried about money....hmmm.... I might have to chat with him about that.:guess

I am off to work now, I hope anyone who pops by this thread, finds something of interest. Best wishes to you all.

So...I may have gained 15 pounds over the last 3 months. Oops. Have been exercising again, and I am going to get a fill. My band has been empty for almost 2 years. I hope you all had a great holiday and didn't eat as much chocolate as I did!

I really missed the mental high of exercise. I have been back at it for just over a week and I feel better already...now the scale needs to start cooperating. I need to put an end to this before it gets out of control and overwhelms me.

ok...make it 18 now. It's ok, I have a plan! I am going to TJ for a fill and little check up next monday. I know what happened and I a,m ok now. I feel more positive and strong and I trust myself again. It is funny that I think that I am being nice to myself when I am sabatoging myself....I will keep you posted!

Well it turns out i have stretched my pouch. I know now exactly how i did it, so hopefully this post helps someone else. Do not drink with meals it stretches your pouch without you feeling it. Also, I had been drinking pop over the winter...not smart.

So, they emptied my band. I am on liquids for 10 days and then mushy for 4 weeks then my pouch should be shrunk back down and I can get a fill. Off to work now, will write more later.

I am done my liquids. I am suprised I didn't lose any weight. I guess when you are on liquids you take in a lot of calories due to hunger. I took my measurements this morning from a month ago...overall I am up one inch.

Eating soft food now and I am going down to TJ for a fill on July 26th. Getting lots of exercise, and I haven't been over eating so that is good.

Feeling a little down but that will pass. At least I have sometning to look forward to July 26.

Thinking of a TT and Breast lift. Espensive but people who have gone through it say it is worth it. I don't think I am quite ready for surgery again. We will see. :thumbup:

This is an awesome thread! Thanks for posting the good stuff and the not so good stuff, I'm learning lots! Bandiva, July 26 will be here before you know it and then you will be back on track in no time! Cheers to you!

Thanks Buggie! I love the support of this forum. Have been thinking a lot addictions lately, flour, sugar. I wonder if I could cut them out completely. I know they are a huge trigger for me. Maybe that will be my one day goal...I will cut out sugar and flour today for one day...great, now what should I have for breakfast...cheerios are not out of the plan. lol. I will let you know tonight how it went. :thumbup: