Ok so I haven't posted in quite awhile due to disgust at myself. Its time for me to come clean and ask for help. Over the last year I have been holding my own with no loss but no gain until recently. I'm sure I need a fill but due to the economy and my business teetering on the brink of closure, I just don't have the funds to travel, let alone get fill. I'm sure my pouch has been stretched to a certain extent but I'm wondering can I start over. There's been days that I tell myself I'm going on liquids then I find myself eating something I really shouldn't. I've fallen into the old habits of diet soda, coffee with cream and sugar, a glass of wine at dinner etc. I really can't afford to go to a doctor so I'm asking for you opinions, and suggestions to get me back on track.

:bored::w00t:Congratulations!

Sometimes we are our own worst enemy - setting goals that are not realistic. It can be very discouraging to see others who started on the same day or after us losing more weight faster etc - it is human nature to compare, but not necessarily the best thing to do!

Good luck and keep tracking the food and exercise!

Ok so I haven't posted in quite awhile due to disgust at myself. Its time for me to come clean and ask for help. Over the last year I have been holding my own with no loss but no gain until recently. I'm sure I need a fill but due to the economy and my business teetering on the brink of closure, I just don't have the funds to travel, let alone get fill. I'm sure my pouch has been stretched to a certain extent but I'm wondering can I start over. There's been days that I tell myself I'm going on liquids then I find myself eating something I really shouldn't. I've fallen into the old habits of diet soda, coffee with cream and sugar, a glass of wine at dinner etc. I really can't afford to go to a doctor so I'm asking for you opinions, and suggestions to get me back on track.

Please don't take this as negative, I see you are back on track but my statement may be important for someone to hear. I have not been banded yet so tell me to shut my mouth if you wish but.......all of those things you consumed cost money e.g. soda, wine, etc. Adjust your priorities for where your money goes. Can't afford a fill? Sounds like rationalization to excuse bad habits. A better way to look at it may be "I can't afford NOT to get a fill"

Again, no offense intended

Great job Kaelin's G Ma! Way to get yourself back on track.

I see you're also from Eastern WA. I love the gals over on the coast who do fills, but like you said it takes so long to get over there. I used Dr. Heap in Richland in July. I haven't needed a fill since. I will probably go back to him, but may also try the new local doctor depending on his pricing.

With Richland only being two hours away and costing $135 it was worth it for me to miss 1/2 day work. Dr. Heap only does fills on Monday afternoons. It seems like you're back on track and may not need a fill. If you need a fill in the coming months, perhaps we can "carpool" to Richland. I'm still losing weight, so don't see myself needing a fill for quite a while yet.

Do you attend either of the local support groups? At Holy Family or at Starbuck's in the Valley?

i also finished my pouch test..im back on track!!!

Do you attend either of the local support groups? At Holy Family or at Starbuck's in the Valley?

I hadn't heard the valley was having a support group but would love to join in. Whats the days and times, do you know? I haven't been able to get up north to the Holy family support group. I have a bit of night blindness so I hate to go to far from home. I made my original "back on track" goal of 10 lbs, so I increased it another 5 lbs. I plan to reach this by V-Day.

i also finished my pouch test..im back on track!!!

Great Job Tiffany! Did you get the results you were looking for? Are your cravings curbed?

I hadn't heard the valley was having a support group but would love to join in. Whats the days and times, do you know? I haven't been able to get up north to the Holy family support group. I have a bit of night blindness so I hate to go to far from home. I made my original "back on track" goal of 10 lbs, so I increased it another 5 lbs. I plan to reach this by V-Day.

I haven't attended the Valley group, as I live on the North Side. I found a thread a few months ago and it said they meet at Starbuck's in Liberty Lake at 7 pm the third Wednesday of the month. I'm not sure if this is still accurate, but may be worth checking out. It was posted October 2008. I've only been to two meetings at Holy Family, but it really helped me get over a few bumps in my weight loss road.

I haven't attended the Valley group, as I live on the North Side. I found a thread a few months ago and it said they meet at Starbuck's in Liberty Lake at 7 pm the third Wednesday of the month. I'm not sure if this is still accurate, but may be worth checking out. It was posted October 2008. I've only been to two meetings at Holy Family, but it really helped me get over a few bumps in my weight loss road.

I would like to attend that Starbucks Liberty Lake group too...I am not sure if they are meeting or not. I can also relate to STARTING OVER! Those fills are HARD to go after when you have to go all the way to Arlington...I am going to try Richland after this next one. I did try the Rockwood Clinic, but they have not yet confirmed that they will take patients banded in Mexico. I hope they do!! I love my band but have not kept my weight loss, I really need a fill...FINALLY have one scheduled this Saturday, so I am very excited to jump back on the wagon. I am also thinking I need to get obsessed with exercise...real soon. If anyone knows about this Liberty Lake Starbucks group or if anyone wants to make a new group in the Valley, let me know!

I would love to try and get one together in the valley starbucks on sullivan... any day is good for me, Lets do it....