Hello fellow banders

[Gretch 0]

Hello, My name is Gretchen I am from Houston and I was banded on May 16, 2008. I have lost 60 lbs. My surgeon was Dr. Frank Felts. Awsome Doctor:thumbup:

[plain 12]

Hey Gretch. Welcome aboard!

[Kristina in Indiana 0]

Hello to both of you. I was banded on 3-23-08. At my lowest I have lost 45 pounds, but I have regained 15 since around August. I have had a few issues. I hurt my knee, had a band that was filled way too tight and had to have surgery to correct my port that flipped over. Now, I feel like I need a fill...just not as full as the last one!! I am very happy about my decision to have this surgery, but I also was hoping to have lost more by my one year date. My goal was 50, but I just can't seem to get there...even though I am working out and being a pretty good eater. This is my first time on this website, and I am excited to talk to others who are on this journey, too. My husband and the dietician at my doctor's office tell me I am being too hard on myself, but I just want this to work, and even though I have lost weight, I somewhat feel like I have failed at this. Any advice??

[Brandy~ 2]

Hello and Welcome to LBT

[Gretch 0]

Hey Guy's, Thanks for the welcoming. Kristina your husband is right you shouldn't be so hard on yourself. Your doing great:thumbup:. You've had a few bumbs in the road, but it seems your getting back on track. Your body needs time to adjust to everything and that goal weight will get closer and closer. Keep doing what your doing and stay positive........it will come.When you get your fill, stay a litlle longer and drink more of your Water they give you to see if it is going down ok. If it does you know your not to tight. Make sure you get your Protein and for me it's hard to get down veggies, so I drink v8 juice. you'll learn how to munipulate your diet for your band and still get the nutrition you need. I hope this help's.