My name is Amy. I have been on this site for 2 years, and posted more than my profile says. For some reason I had to create a new account. I am 35 years old. I live in BC, Canada. I have lost 80 pounds so far. My goal is to lose another 10. I don’t want to be ubber thin; I just want to be happy in my skin.

I am married to my first love, we have been together for 19 years. (He is cute!) We have a daughter who is 12, and going into middle school. My whole family is supportive of my decision to get a lapband.

Currently I am on leave, so I am available at anytime. (I have a BlackBerry! And I love to email from it, so communication is easy for me.)

I was banded almost 2 years ago. At first I had dreams of going from 250 to 125! I am not saying that I won’t get there, but I am willing to take my time, and enjoy the experience. I understand it isn’t a race.

I am well versed in many stages of the lapband journey.

Before I got my lapband I was fearful of actually losing the weight. I hid behind my fat. What was I going to do without my shield? I also had feelings of failure, because I was not able to lose weight on my own. I was also scared to give up food. (I love food.)

I went through ‘Bandster Hell’, and I remember it very well. I did everything I could to take care of myself, but nonetheless it was a difficult ride at times.

Getting fills and losing weight. This is the fun part, but it can also be the most frustrating part. I know I have been there, and continue to visit at times. Can you say: ‘Slow loser, no loser, reverse loser’?

I understand what it feels like to have a band complication. My band has flipped over. I am going in for surgery on September 23. I am totally at peace, because I know it is going to be okay.

I was mentored when I was first banded. I just want to give back.

Hi Amy,

I hope you still have a little free time to mentor, man I neeeed it! I've had my band for 1 year this August. I had a difficult time for the first six months getting to the correct fill level. By the time we got it right, I pretty much lost my motivation. My journey to get my band was sooo easy compared to what most people go through I really feel like a slug for not doing better than I have. I also have an awesome husband who was very supportive and excited to see me do well. I feel like I've let him down too. I know I have to move forward, no other option. Just need some support and motivation. I would truly appreciate any time and advise might have. It sounds like you've done a great job!! Thanks Kelly

Hi Kelly,

I just wanted to let you know that I have replied to your request via email. :blushing:

Wow! I guess I really am as bad as I thought I was at this whole "blogging" thing. I was really happy to hear from you, I just have no idea where to look for an email?

My private message box says 0. Not sure what I doing wrong. :w00t:

Amy, so you are a slow loser? I was banded 4/14/09 and have lost 12 pounds - which was the first week after surgery. I have not lost anything since - in fact this week I am up 3 pounds ??? Doing the same thing. I have had 3 fills and still don't have the "sweet spot" people talk about - I have 6cc's in and wonder if I'll ever get there. I eat about 1000 to 1200 calories a day which is what they said I should have. The only food I have problems with is real bread - can only have a nibble. Everything else no problem - I can eat meat, chicken, pork, fish etc.. not an issue. So I don't know what is wrong - I am starting to lose my motivation like Kelly is talking about. Wondering why not just live on ice cream and cookies - not having them now - eating good food and still not losing so why not? But I haven't given in ---yet--- I go for another fill this Thursday (9/17) hopefully this will be it - They told us during our 6 month classes that the first year is easy the weight just comes off - after that you have to work at it and exercise like everyone else?? If this is easy what will the next year be like? Thanks for listening.