:thumbup:Hello, I am new to this web page, and I love all of the information. I was banded on 7/20/05 and have lost almost 60 lbs. I need some new motivation as my weight loss has slowed. I expected all of my weight to just fall off lol!!! However, I see that journaling my food and exercise are key. I am very glad I had the surgery, I just need to get back on track. I had my surgery in Sacramento and I go to Olympia, WA for my fills. Dr. Neal staff is great!

I was banded in March of '07 and I've lost 60lbs, but in the past couple of months I've slowed to a stop....nothing. I was thinking about going in for a fill, but upon reviewing my eating & exercise habits....UH....it's not the band, it's me. :biggrin: I'm more than happy to have a buddy in all of this. I haven't had time to go to my local support meetings, but I do check in here regularly. I am trying to get things back on track...cause one of the gals in my monthly group here says "you had SURGERY for pete's sake!" So I remind myself of that often to motivate me. I really want to drop about 40 more lbs...but I've got to find the discipline I had at the beginning....so I can make it happen. I know that the band won't.

So, chin up....let's stick together in this...we can do it. Have you been for a fill...there's a great link that reviews whether you should do a fill or adjust in some other area of your life. For me, this website has been great for reflecting on ME and my use of the tool.

To fill or not to fill?

Catch ya later!

Annette

I was banded August, 2005. I have lost about 60 pounds. I actually lost more, but gained some back. I haven't been exercising and have been snacking more than I should. I do need a fill, but my next appointment is in November. I have only had one fill and the doc had a difficult time doing it. ( he had to wiggle the needle around a lot to find the right spot) We know what we need to do. We just need to get ourselves back on track.