OK, I am here for support in counting down the last 20 - 25 pounds. I have been at a standstill since June.

I have lost 85 pounds, I now weigh about 195. At 5'11" I need to get down below 180 to get into the healthy BMI range. so I am aiming at 172-175....So about 20 to go.

Part of me doesn't believe I will ever get there. Never been there for more than about 5 minutes...lol! So I need to work on a positive attitude.

I am at a fill of 3.0 in a 4.0. I could get a small fill, but should be able to do it on this fill. It varies so much from week to week. Some days I am able to eat anything and others I am tight, so that is a bit confusing.

I have taken the summer off the band rules, been imbibing in too much ice cream, chips and booze. So there is my confession. I also took a break from the gym, so I am vowing to go back TOMORROW. My 13 year old updated my IPOD, so I am R.E.A.D.Y.

Please join me in a count down to goal. All support and advice is appreciated....

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I have had a minor setback!!

, I am at 194 with 14 pounds to go, but my doctor higly suggested taking all of my precious Fluid out do to the reflux and complaications I was having, from a streched pouch..as Im lieing there crying,, he tell me not to get discouraged if i GAIN weight over the next 3 weeks.. Its my goal to stay in onderland, but he said 10 pounds is normal.. so for now a minor set back.. good news though He tells me after all things have gone back and I get a new fill that it should be easier for me to lose weight dut to a normal smaller pouch 4oz insted of the streched one I Have now,, so I am excited and hopefull!!

hang in there! you can do it! I went for close to 3 weeks with less than 1 cc in my band after getting stuck on something and having a lot of swelling. I vowed to not gain any weight and actually lost >8 lbs. Yes I did let myself have a few things I normally can't easily eat (hamburger with bun) but didn't have fries with that etc.

you can do it!!!!

Vegas, do you have to go on liquids or anything while you’re defilled to try to shrink your pouch back?

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**faint** you are sooooooooo close!!!! WOOO HOOOOO

Yes Liquids.. Im supposed to, im tring.. but there is only so much soup i can handle..

If it makes you feel any better, when I was last (and first) defilled, I gained 10 lbs in a glorious 2 weeks, BUT once I was re-filled, I lost it again in less time than that. It's no biggie. Enjoy your 'time off', just not TOO much.

weighing 167 and haven't been there since my wedding 20 years ago and lovin it. Just can't seem to lose the last 22 lbs.

But hey, better than I was a year and a half ago.

so with you guys almost to your goals, will you go in for another fill?

Will I go for another fill? It is a question I keep asking myself over and over again. I have only had the 1 initial fill a year and a half ago (10 weeks post op). This has meant I have had only minor restriction... but that is fine as it is a tool. But... I might just need that extra kick to get to the finish line... we'll see.

Dawn

Banded April 4th, 2006

Montreal

358/158/148

I'm stuck with 15 pounds to goal !!!!!!

Deltadawn, Tonks, I was stuck for 6 months. I went in for a fill.

At this point even a .1 or .2 fill will make a difference.

I was vomiting for a day and half. Scary experience, posted on the support board. So anyway, puked for a day, didn't eat one thing, never lost an ounce......

Focusing on rehydrating today and bleaching every surface in the house. DH had it, I got it next, 3 kids still healthy, knock on wood.

Stay healthy folks.

Yep... I am trying to go without the fill... I have done well so far. So, I am upping my running and really looking at everything I eat. I will get to goal!!!

Dawn

Banded April 4th, 2006

Montreal

358/158/148

I hope this changes soon, my doctor toldme my next fill should be in January. I'll wait.

Come on PAULAX!!! TWO MORE POUNDS!!!

Come on PAULAX!!! TWO MORE POUNDS!!!

I KNOW!

BLOODY HELL, AND IT AIN'T COMING OFF!

Where is the foot stamping smilie?