hi there, my name is wendy, i was banded on 4-11-08 in Coos Bay Oregon. I have lost 25lbs todate. Struggling abit. But all in all doing well. Had a bit of a lull for about a week and half. But know have started to loose again. That was fustrating. Looking for some support and some people to talk with.

try not to let yourself get frustrated during the week and a half lull...sometimes the loss kinda comes and goes. i lost 17 lbs real fast, then stalled out for over a year...then went on to lose a total of 60 lbs. i am 10-20 lbs away from goal, depending on which goal i decide to achieve (it was first 138, then 148, so whatever). it has taken me over two years to get this far. keep working and using your band as a tool to help you, but dont get too caught up in the whole movement that says you must lose 100 lbs in a year!! ((some people do, and you may, but just concentrate on working hard and keep the faith during those 'lulls'.)) losing for good is always better than gaining, even in a lull.

best of luck to you!!

Hi Wendy! I was banded on the same date you were in Rochester, NY. It is very hard- I agree. But we have to have will power. I have only lost 16 lbs. to date- so feel great about your 25!!!!!!!!! i feel very little restriction currently...I go back on 6/13 for a fil I hope...One day at a time Wendy- that's all we can do and to remember that our band is a tool and the rest is up to us!

Leslie,

Thanks for the reply and good luck with you fill. I go on May 23rd to have my first fill. I don't feel alot of restriction right now either. But I have been told that this is normal. And CONGRATULATIONS on your 16lbs. I guess i need to realize that every pound counts. I did get on the scale to day and the scale actually dropped 4lbs, the first drop in over a week and a half. Thank you for the encouragement.

Wendy

Mini Me,

Thank you for your reply, it sure helps a great deal. I have failed at sooooooo many diets that I guess I am afraid the fail at this one too.

I bet it must feel good to be at you goal almost. You dont have far to go. CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU!!!!!!!!!!! I go for my first fill on May 23rd. Thanks again. and take care

Wendy