Hi, I just celebrated...yes celebrated my 1st year anniversary since my band. I have lost a total of 66 pounds....i started at 227 pounds.

I feel great and I feel beautiful...i love the compliments...my life has completely changed.

I have had 2 fills and up until a week ago, I used to throw up at least 3 times a week. but it stopped bothering me. Once in a blue moon it was unbearable.

Here's my concern: for the past 5 months, i have been eating everything! yes everything. I drink soda, i eat ice cream...a scoop each time, sometimes every day for a week, i have a small piece of chocolate every dayl, i eat chips...the only thing is i eat them in a much smaller portion...Last night i had two slices of pizza. I don't normally feel guilty, i am actually really happy that i am living a normal life i guess. But i want to lose another 25 pounds...am i being unrealistic? does the weight loss stop? BY they way, i go to the gym at least 3 times a week.

THanks for all advice

WOW......CONGRATS. You are an inspiration for me. I started 226 and I post op 2 months. End of this month will be 3 months. I've lost 20 pounds so far, maybe a tad more and seeing your results makes me feel really happy! I see what you're saying though.

I'm only 2 months out as I mentioned and I pretty much eat anything but in smaller portions. I've been trying to stick to Protein and veggies mostly (lately). I hope I can do it, I know I shouldn't be eating pizza, ice cream everyday, etc. Believe you me, I have....Not in big portions but I can relate.

Try to regroup. Make healthier choices. Allow yourself 1 indulgence....Maybe ice cream, but make sure it's small. Oh...another thing you should probably call your doctor. You sound like you can use a fill. How many fills have you had? I've had 3 so far. I might go back in 2 more weeks for another one.

Anyway, CONGRATS once again! You've done great! I think.....That is great news....

Congrats! 66 pounds is great. I am curious, in what time period did you lose this? You said you have been eating inappropriately for the past 5 months - but have you still been losing - just slower?