Went in and saw my nut and doc Tuesday. I'm thinking I need a fill. Still eating more than I think I should. The nut took pictures because I'e lost 110lbs since I started this journey in May of 13. 71 since surgery in November. We discussed my dietary needs and off to the doc I went.

He comes in with my 100lb pin and tells me he doesn't give those out too often. We discussed my weight loss since my last visit 6 weeks ago. I was down 12lbs. So I broach the subject of getting a small fill. He shuts me down and says I don't need one. He puls out my chart and said look at this column. I looked. It was the weight gain column. He tells me you haven't gain an once since starting this program. You're doing great and that I have ecceeded his expectations.

We discussed my weight loss goals and where I am now and where I want to be. I'm at 180, my personal goal is 150. He said lets get you to the the 160s and go from there. That I don't want to look gaunt and I don't. I told him my main goal is to get into a size 12. He asked me what size I was wearing and I told him a 16. I'm almost there he says. Ok I can go with that.

Next comes check out time. I'm not going back for 2 months!!! Scares me spitless. Im used to the support of the doc and his staff. Luckily there is a support group in 2 weeks and I have this forum plus a Briatric Friendly FB page.

I know all these things are good and positive in my head, but heart isn't rational right now. I know what to do to keep on track. I've done everything that I am supposed to and I am a success story. Why am I so scared?

Sounds like you're doing great. I think we all are a little scared and worry that this could turn out to be temporary. Keep doing what you're doing. The fills will be there for you when you need them

Congrats! Sounds to me like you've done extremely well. Best wishes on your continued success.

As long as one is loosing weight, effortlessly, then that is all that matters...don't care what they are doing...there are people here who never had a fill and are doing just fine, and some need to find that "Perfect" balance between the band, and their new adjusted lifestyle....

Congratulations!!

We are going through the exact same thing. We are very close in weight and weight loss. I too still struggle with hunger and portions. I start thinking, why do I have this band? I feel like it's mostly been mental for me. I get all revved up to tell the surgeon I want a fill but then change my mind or he says he doesn't think I need one. This last time he didn't want to see me for 12 weeks! I see him again in August. The band does help me in that it definitely slows down my eating, which helps me make good decisions about when to stop. I guess I try to see this as changes I have to make for the rest of my life. Fill or no fill.

Congratulations on your success!

Leepers,

I've got 4 months til my year is up and then my doc will see me once every three months if I am not at goal. Hoping to be there by November. I need to change my weight lost on my profile thing, but don't know how. I got on the scales today and was down to 177. So only 27 to go. I think I can do it.

Thanks to everbody for the positve comments. I really needed to hear them. Still nervous. Glad I am not alone in this.

Congratulations on your awesome success!