Hey everyone! I hope you guys don't mind that I've started a new thread. I've been talking to Terri from Dr. B's office, and she wants to email all of Dr. Bagnato's patients about this website and this support chat that all of us Bagnato Bandsters have going on. She was really impressed by how we've been supporting each other and wants all of Dr. B's patients to be able to come here and get support.

I wanted the title of the thread to be clear and make sure everyone who was banded by Dr. Bagnato knows that they are welcome here, even if they don't live in Albany.

For anyone who is interested, we have formed a support group and have decided to meet once a month.

Our first group meeting will be Feb. 7th at Ruby Tuesday in Tifton, Ga at 6:00 pm. This meeting is basically just a "get to know each other" meeting. I hope to see all of you there!

Brina;

I hope things get better with your work schedule. I've been blessed in that scheduling isn't an issue for me, but my sister is going through somewhat of the same right now and I know how frustrating it can be. Keep your head up.

Leslie;

I'm so very sorry this happend to your port!! I would have been devestated as well. Wish you the best on your revision. Take care.

Georgia;

Congrats on the weightloss!!! Four pounds is great! My weightloss has completely stalled, even with exercise!!! I'm gonna stick it out though. How much of a fill did you get this time?

Georgia;

Congrats on the weightloss!!! Four pounds is great! My weightloss has completely stalled, even with exercise!!! I'm gonna stick it out though. How much of a fill did you get this time?

Thanks bamboobabe! I ended up getting .5cc added for a total of 7.25cc. I really don't feel any different yet. Granted, I am only doing liquids, but I can usually tell a difference with my liquids, at least for the first few days. I don't get it...I should have pretty good restriction at 7.25cc right?

Elizabeth did say that the more weight you lose, the looser you band can get. Maybe that's what has happened, I dunno? Anyway, I'm hoping when I start eating solids I can tell a big difference.

What days are y'all walking at Darton? What time?

We just started this week. We met today at 5:15. With the holiday weekend, I think we are going to aim for Tuesday at 5:15. We really don't have a set schedule...maybe we need to start one :-)

Brina, keep the faith. Things will change sometime.

Just an update on my accident. I am not healing as fast as I had hoped for. I went to work wed. night and had to come home because of a pulled muscle in my side. Other than that, my other bumps and bruises are healing nicely. I just got me a new truck today and I hope I get to keep it until I pay it off.

Just an update on my accident. I am not healing as fast as I had hoped for. I went to work wed. night and had to come home because of a pulled muscle in my side. Other than that, my other bumps and bruises are healing nicely. I just got me a new truck today and I hope I get to keep it until I pay it off.

Jonathan,

Sorry you are not feeling so good. Congrats on the new truck though. Hope you feel better soon.

What days are y'all walking at Darton? What time?

We have met at 5:15 both days and I have really enjoyed it. That is really as early as I can get tehre most days. I am available any afternoon other than Wednesday. We would love to have more people to walk with us. Let's see if we can get a walking group going... anyone else want to join us??

Jonathan;

Hope you heal/feel better soon. Congrats on the new truck!

Georgia;

I forgot to ask, how's the new bodybugg? Can you tell a difference since using it? I'm considering using it. I have a friend that's a trainer and he's got a client that is going to sell. She just got it, and has almost a year of service available. Just wondering if you think it's worth the purchase.

I had a second fill wed. and I know what restriction is now. LOL I hope this fill does it for me. I HATE NEEDLES!!!!

Love Ya Lots.

Georgia;

I forgot to ask, how's the new bodybugg? Can you tell a difference since using it? I'm considering using it. I have a friend that's a trainer and he's got a client that is going to sell. She just got it, and has almost a year of service available. Just wondering if you think it's worth the purchase.

I love my bodybugg!! On average, I burn about 2500 calories a day, give or take a little. Now that I got a fill, I am hoping I do better with the eating part. Haven't been doing so hot with my food choices lately. Once I get my head hunger under control again, I'm sure I will start losing again. I don't like the fact that I have to log my food (I've never been a fan of logging), but it really is a necessity. So I am going to just suck it up and do it. Good luck, I think you'll love it!!

Hello to all y'all! I have not posted in a while - I went on vacation, then work was nuts after having been out. Also, truthfully, I have been a little upset and down on myself. Long story short, I think I advanced my eating too quickly, mainly because I felt 100% and back to normal really quickly after surgery. Dr. B said advance slowly, but when everything I tried went down perfectly so I fear I went too fast due to that. Then I got to reading some other threads about people looking for excuses to eat what they want and REALLY got upset with myself.

But, now I am over it and just trying to eat right from here on out and do what I am supposed to. I can't change past mistakes, and trying to be perfect is what got me to 300+.

I am so glad you guys brought up exercise. I need to get started walking. What I'd really like to do is bike. I think it would be easier on my knees and back to bike, but frankly I feel like a HUGE idiot on a bike, like it'll look like a tricycle under my big ole body.

Even tho I haven't posted I have been reading and hope everyone is doing well. Leslie, I am so sorry to hear about your port - that is a real stinker! You will get through this fine, tho! Brina, I know it is tough to be away from everyone - I did the same in my 20s. You will benefit so much from this time, tho, getting to know yourself really well and getting the ability to be alone without being lonely. You would not believe how many people cannot be alone for even a little while.

So glad so many of y'all are making great scale and non-scale progress! You are all an inspiration to me!

Oneder:

I'm going to try walking since it's more fun exercising in a group, but I'm afraid that I won't be able to keep the same pace as the others and I don't want to hold anyone up. My knees and hips usually give me problems when I walk.

If the walking doesn't do it, then I'll start riding my bike all of the time instead of walking. I'll see how Tuesday goes. :biggrin:

Hi all.

I have not been here for a long time, it's been hectic since Spring Break.

We went on a cruise for Spring Break and I pretty much ate everything in sight! I ate slowly and was able to have a lot of things that I normally wouldnt eat. After returning, I kind of got out of the habit of working out and eating right. I got another fill, taking me to 9cc's in the APL band. But hey, I decided that I was sick of dieting and just ate like crap! Overall, I have gained about 7 pounds.

However, I am back on track. My son and I walked 2.3 miles last night along with swimming at the pool earlier.

I am VERY interested in meeting the group who walks at Darton. WHen will you be meeting again? Can I join you? Just let me know.

Thanks.

Dana

We are planning to be at Darton tomorrow (Tuesday) at 5:15. We would love to have more people, please don't worry about being able to keep up. It's not a race we are just trying to get a little exercise in. Really, any of y'all that want to come out come on. We are meeting up in the rear parking lot closest to the wooded area. Take care.

Just a question but is there anyone who works nights and would like to go walking after work? Just drop a line.

Jonathan