Hi, I am Mary Smith. I was banded on June 27, 2006. My Dr. was Dr. Wade Barker in Dallas , Texas. He is a very fine surgen, but I have had little support. I get my fills from Dr. Fred Masey and I have just been adjusted to where I am losing weight in the past 6 weeks. I have lost 40 lbs. I just made it down to 200. It is slow and sometimes I wonder if there is anything enjoyable that I can eat. I miss the meat , bread, eggs and all that good stuff. I am trying to get in the protein drinks. I need advice and encouragement. I would really appreciate that alot. Thanks.

Welcome! I was banded a few days after you. LBT is all about support, so you came to the right place. We have a June thread for those banded in June 2006. You can't eat any meat or eggs? Maybe you are too tight. You should be able to eat those things. Bread is a tricky one for many. Losing 40 pounds is AWESOME and you are almost in ONEderland. Keep up the hard work!

:cheer2: MARY:cheer2: MARY:cheer2: MARY:cheer2:

Do you realize that you are almost in Onederland????:faint:

YOU ROCK, MARY!:whoo:

I CAN'T WAIT TILL MY WIFE IS THERE!!! :hail:

That was the encouragement part. As for the advice....You can eat anything that you can tolerate. Some of it may not be good for your weight loss but a little celebrating is always in order. Just don't overdo. My wife's doctor even told her that she could do steak after 6 months. She hasn't had but just a few well cut up (shredded) pieces, but no problems. And be sure that you keep a well stocked spice rack. Lose well!

Hi! My name is Billie Willenborg and I was banded in August 2006 in Overland Park, KS. My Dr. was Dr. Nigro and he was wonderful. Explained everything fully and answered all questions that I had. I have had 5 fills, and do not have to go back for another unless I think I need it. I have lost 90 lbs. I would like to lose another 50 lbs. This is the best thing I have ever done for myself! I feel so much better after losing weight. I also feel alot better about myself. I have lost 4 jean sizes. I can not eat bread, steak or asparagus. No oranges or grapes. I still get sick some but have changed my eating habits alot!

Hi Billie and congratulations on your weight loss. You're doing fantastic! But aren't you going into debt buying all those new clothes? hehehe Ain't it great?

Just being able to buy smaller clothes is well worth the debt!

mary, you need to join us in the slow losers thread. Although now that you got your fill, maybe you won't be a slow loser anymore. I haven't lost anything in the last 3 months, so I know how frustrating it is. I am trying to decide if I should get another fill. With the way food gets stuck now, I am afraid to. I feel like I should be losing, with the way my portion sizes have gone down so much.

Hi Mary, losing 40 pounds is great! Some people tend to get very upset if they don't lose 100 pounds in the first year. But, we need to remember that this is not gastric bypass. The band is designed for us to lose a healthy 1-2 pounds per week. Based on that, you are right on track with your weightloss and doing fantastic.

As far as eating, I agree that you may be a bit tight. meat and eggs should go down. Are you being careful to take very small bites, chew to mush and then wait a bit before you take your next bite? If you are doing all that, but still having problems, then perhaps you need a bit of an unfill.

I am glad that you joined us here at LBT!

HEy, Thanks everone for your words of encouragement. I feel so much better now knowing Iam not alone. Sometimes I think I am starving, then I manage to get down a few miserable bites only to upchuck it within minutes. Strangley enough I can go out and eat a childs plate of Mexican food now and then, even chips& salsa. I have a few unfills, but stuck this one out. So glad I found you all!

Thanks for the encouragement!