Well, I'm back on the wagon! I was doing so well. Down to 179 last year and I took my eye off the prize and I'm back to 200.0 today. I'm going for a fill tomorrow and back on liquids for as long as I can stand it. This is such a great support place and I got lazy quite frankly, so here I am to reintroduce myself and get with the program.

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welcome back.

Welcome back, Debby. This is certainly the place to be to get back on track and stay motivated. Good luck and keep your eye on the prize.

congratulations! I like that you added HUMBLED to your post. I know the feeling.

Best to you!

Welcome back, Debbie! You are living proof that the band is a tool, not a magic bullett. Thanks for reminding us that this will always still take some effort our parts to succeed. :target: So many people get banded or have other procedures done thinking that it'll eliminate their need for any effort. When that fails, they blame the procedure. I'm only 6 weeks post-op, but I know that I am gonna have to continue to work at taking off and KEEPING my weight off for the rest of my life.

Thanks again, and glad to have you around! BJ

Welcome back....hope that all goes well....

Thanks guys for the warm welcome, I feel like I have an opportunity to get to know a whole new crowd. My md's appt is at 10am tomorrow and I have the last supper mentality going on this afternoon but soon enough I'll be jolted back towards the right track.

OK well the 200lbs. was inflated due to :

PMS

I forgot to take my cardio meds (with a Water pill)

I ate like a complete monster over the weekend.

So the 191 this morning is tooo big of a loss in a short time to be realiastic - but I don't need to know that.

So far this week I've walked the dog every day, drank water to the point of being scary in the car, eaten the right foods, kissed and made up with my surgeon, committed to going to the support group on Tuesday 5/8.

Started a journal here (be I can't get into the area again)

NOOOOO Chocolate!

Here we go!!!!

Hi Debbydo, welcome back! I'm going to be jumping back on that wagon with you very shortly. :biggrin1: Save room for me!!

Welcome back! The great thing about the band is it's always there when we fall off and need to get back on track. Good Luck!

Well Your post gave me a push to get in the game again. Been gone over a year and probably been on a plateau about that long... Ended up with a major back surgery at the end of January, so thankful for the band, would have gained, 23rd surgery for me. Had 7 knee replacement revision etc for 5 years and gained 40-60 lbs each time. Band saved me this time! I have maintained over 40 lb loss but now need to kick it is gear to get the rest off. Still in PT for back, knee acting up and can't go to the gym yet until another month of PT, so need to quit eating the ice cream when I am down. I plan to get into the Dr's office and say hello and get weighed and tell him my plan. Support groups are a drive, so I will commit to them. Almost 1 1/2 years for me, amazing how time flies! Back to the forum is the first step,especially since there are still so few people who even know what a Lap Band is!!!! I have stayed pretty tight with my fill, determined to eat correctly. Most of the time I am really good. Was in pilates with a trainer twice a week before the back surgery, so I will look forward to going back, but for now I can walk.

Looking forward to doing a lot of reading here again.

Debra

Alexandra, Betty, his is like running into old friends. What a comfortable and beautiful feeling.......

It's so good to hear from you guys I saw Jenna Princess in therapy yesterday on the board also.

Betty 8 to go. WAY TO GO!!!!!!&

Alexandra, hang in their baby and lets get this party started!!!!!!! <br /> I want my goal!!!!!

Debra join in on the ra ra and lets go girl!!!

It's amazing to be when the weather brightens up what a renewed energy I can muster!

Hi Debby-I am new to this site and I know exactly what you are going through.It does remind me that the Lapband is a TOOL and is to be used as such.How often I forget this, I always feel so close to failure-However-The post-op support group I attend has been very helpful.My surgeon doesn't want to see me unless I think I need a fill. I'm a little nervous about it but he seems to think I will be able to tell when I need a fill. Good Luck to you and keep believing that you can do it and you will! Linda M.

Alright guys to give you an update of my wagon ride so far. I was tightened on 5/3, I now have 1.5cc in the band. I know it doesn't sound like alot but for me it's very tight.

I'm going crazy, I cannot eat anything. I know, I know not good, however for me it's the you need to stay focused, loose the 20 I gained back and move on with my life. I know this is not "normal" band life but it's fast and a jump start.

I'm down to 189 this morning and when I hit 179 I will fess up I'm too tight and get an unfill.

Thanks for all your encouragement guys.

Hey Debby

Long time since I've been on here!! It looks like I missed a lot with you....

I have been filled to just about the max but have not lost ANYTHING in a year!! i have stopped at 175. I am stil getting smaller but just not loosing any weight, go figure!!

I still want to loose another 30 to 40 pounds ( am only 5'1" so being 130 is not unrealistic at my height)

Hope all is doing well with you!!

Christine, your long lost May 05 banding buddy