Wow, it's been awhile since I've been here, so I suppose a re-intro is in order. I was banded in 2003 by the wonderful Dr. Spivak and although I've had my share of struggles, I'm still happy with my band.

Here's a short update on my life, if anyone's interested.

I was at approximately 260 when I was banded. I lost down to about 185 and was pretty content with that. In the fall of 2004, my dear Uncle passed away :cry and I, unfortunately, found comfort with food. At one point I had to have a complete unfill because I had pouch dilatation and I regained back up to 210. Needless to say, I felt like a failure at times and I'd longingly look at my size 14 button-fly jeans, hoping and praying to be able to wear them again. :embarassed:

I finally got my act together, have good restriction again, and I'm motivated. I'm having to adjust to my recent adjustment, but I'm doing ok with that. Thank God I still have the band to help me!

Well, there you have it. Life's about learning. It's about falling down and getting back up again. I'm on the lose and I feel hopeful again.

~Tonia

Banded 2/2003

260/204/Goal???

Hi! Band-Aid, what a great name!

Hey, don't worry too much, at least you realized you needed to get back "on the wagon". I'm definately pulling for you.

Keep in touch.

Wow, it's been awhile since I've been here, so I suppose a re-intro is in order. I was banded in 2003 by the wonderful Dr. Spivak and although I've had my share of struggles, I'm still happy with my band.

Here's a short update on my life, if anyone's interested.

I was at approximately 260 when I was banded. I lost down to about 185 and was pretty content with that. In the fall of 2004, my dear Uncle passed away :cry and I, unfortunately, found comfort with food. At one point I had to have a complete unfill because I had pouch dilatation and I regained back up to 210. Needless to say, I felt like a failure at times and I'd longingly look at my size 14 button-fly jeans, hoping and praying to be able to wear them again. :embarassed:

I finally got my act together, have good restriction again, and I'm motivated. I'm having to adjust to my recent adjustment, but I'm doing ok with that. Thank God I still have the band to help me!

Well, there you have it. Life's about learning. It's about falling down and getting back up again. I'm on the lose and I feel hopeful again.

~Tonia

Banded 2/2003

260/204/Goal???

The beauty of the band is that we don't have a window of opportunity to lose. We can ALWAYS re-commit and get back on track! :clap2:

Welcome back - we are so glad your back with us and maybe we can help and you can give us some suggestions too. We know you can do it and we're here to help!

Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back....

That was my attempt at singing that Welcome back Cotter song...

You will get back into those jeans, you already know that you can do it!

You have a leg up on the rest of us as far as I am concerned!

Good luck to you!

Great for you I am so happy to hear that you are back on board with the rest of us soon to be healthy skinny minnies!!ya hoo

Welcome back! The great thing about the band it's always there to help us when we need it. Good Luck!

Hey Harley

Do you drive? I also have a heritage sportster!! WHere are you from??

Thanks for the replies and encouragement. I appreciate it! :biggrin1: