Hello I am almost 3 years out....lost most of my 100-115 (depends on the month) pounds in the first year. Have been kind of stagnent in the WL department for about a year and half....first did not have insurance that covered fills and had to pay out of pocket...I have a fickle esophagas(sp) that if my band is the least bit tightened too much at once spasms and I have to have an almost immidiate unfill. Have about 4.1 in my 11 cc band right not...going for a fill tomorrow...found this sight and looks like a place I need to be....need to get my head in the game for several reasons....guess I am sick of beating myself up and ready to do this thing!! Primary reason is to get invitro...Doc says I need to be at 35 bmi to get best results and since I am only 20 pounds from that should be no sweat right???? Well you would think and that was June and here I am October and still gaining and loosing the same freakin :mad:7-10 pounds...So hopefully talking to others that feel my pain will get me to do what I need to do!

Thanks for listening to my rant!

bandsterintn!

hang in there! you'll get there! I am only 4 months into this thing, have lost 35 pounds, and I envy 115 pounds you have lost! I really look forward to buying clothes and not having to go to the "Plus Size" department! lol

Yeah have to say that it is nice to go into a store and pull something off the rack knowing it will fit...may not look the most flattering but will fit! youll do great....and WOW 35 pounds you go!

Hi there,

I have not had the banding, and at this point am only looking at doing it, and can't believe your message. You have done AMAZINGLY WELL!!!! From what I understand, the process to get the banding is pretty foul with the no eating and the liquids and so on, you can lick 20 pounds in a few weeks after what you have done. You just need to get to the same mental place you were when you first go it done. Man, you are really inspiring!!!!! All that has happened is that you have got comfortable. Good on you, and look forward to hearing about your re-motivation.

wow I think u gave the words I needed..just got comfortable...u r exactly right that is where I am comfy and much to comfy!!! and thanks for the words of wisdom...even though I feel disappointed w/myself I have to tell u that the band has been a life changing blessing and even through the bad times I would not have it any other way!!!!as for the preop diet...its worth to give u the best chance of a noneventfull surgey...good look and keep pushing for ur banding to happen!!!!