I just joined LBT, and did my introduction thread. I'm really new to how all this works, and couldn't figure out how to do the ticker thingy at the bottom, but I'm 1/2 way to my goal.

I was banded 11/8/07. I've lost 60 lbs so far and seem to be holding. I've been at 180 for 6 weeks. I can't figure out how to get over this rut. AND...does anyone crave crap food like I do?

I crave PB M&M's, Twix's & potato chips & icecream like nobody's business. And what's worse, I can't seem to get full. I have a 10cc band, and there's only 2.25cc's in it. It's quite a co-pay for me to get filled, but EVERYTIME I get filled I have problems eating afterwards, and they have to take some Fluid out. It's so frustrating.

Any suggestions?

Do they use a fluoroscope when you get filled? My surgeon uses one and it makes it much easier. He can tell my fill level without much problem and no guesswork.

I would definitely agree that you need a fill. As for the sweets and junk food, unfortunately that's where your willpower needs to come in. It never fails that the junk food is the easiest to get down.

There are a few places to get tickers, one is tickerfactory. Take the url (after you make the ticker) and go to your user cp. Go to "add signature" click on the "image" icon and paste the url in the space. Once you update the signature, it should be there.

You've done great so far. I'm in need of a fill to but have to wait as our insurance is changing. I'm kinda stuck in limbo until that happens.

You might need to adjust when you eat if you are super tight with your next fill.

I can't eat before 10am (and I get up at 6) and I can't eat after 7pm if I don't want reflux in the night.

I'm still like that now for the most part, but I can eat ENTIRE sandwiches with chips on the side now, so I'm thinking a slight fill might be in order.

I used to never wear my band tightly, but right now I feel the need. I don't know just to change it up. Perhaps you do too?