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Ran across this topic, I can sure use some support of lapbanders in the Evansville IN area. Feeling down on myself right now and I know it is due to lack of support:-(

On the flip side of things, I love my band. I had the band for always two years now and I never felt the green zone until a couple of days ago. Before my fill, I only had 1 fill but I worked hard to get the 85 pounds off. I watched my food intake and exercise 3-4 times a week. The band is a tool and the weight is not going to fall off without hard work. I just received 2 1/2 cc's fill and back on the liquid diet for a while. I feel great. I was stuck at 250 pounds after almost 2 years and felt like a fill was needed. If you put your mind to it than you can lose the weight. Never give up on something that you want to accomplish so bad. Just saying.

I had my lapband for almost 2 years and just received my 2nd fill. At this point, I have about 4 cc's of fluid in my band. I never had restriction until now. I was filled 2 1/2 cc's which is something I had to get adjusted too. Right now, I'm just taking it slow and started myself back on the liquid diet. Previously to maintain my weight, I just watch my fluid intake and exercise 3-4 times a week and lost 85 pounds. I would definitely see what your doctor says and get back on track. You can do this. I have faith in you.

Don't be so down on yourself. I know the feeling of the liquid diet. I tried of variety of different things when I went on my preop diet. I made my own protein shakes for variety and I was exercising 2-3 days a week and I went to surgery. We all cheat at times but the most important thing is that you get back on track. You can do this:). Good luck on your journey.

Wished I could figure how to add people. It only gives me the option of adding by email address

Trust me, you are not along in this journey. I don't believe I have completely fell off the band wagon but I'm close. I have seen my surgeon in over a year due to switch of jobs and my insurance does not cover obesity which really sucks. I have never been in the green zone which is very much needed. I had my lap band surgery on 5/17/11 and my weight was 334. I have lost 85 pounds. Now, my weight is 249. I have only had my band fill twice. I believe I have 4 cc or a little less in my band. I finally made an appt for 5/04/13 to see the surgeon for a fill. I hate that my insurance will not cover the appts because I really don't have $90 to come out of pocket but I need one so bad. I do watch what I eat the majority of time but sometimes I overeat or eat too much throughout the day. I believe the only thing that keeps me going is that I go to they gym 3 to 4 times a week. I feel your pain. I'm back on here because I need support too.

On my way to get fill again, it has been almost two years and I have only had 2 fills. Never been at a comfort zone.

My surgeon did not give me my 1st fill until 6 weeks post op. She wanted time for my incision to heal fully. I don't think anything is wrong with that. Right now, I'm 7 months post op and I had only had two fills. I'm at a comfront zone now. I have 4 ccs in my band and the weight just keeps coming off. To date, I have lost 63 pounds. My goal is to lose 100 pounds within a year. I just keep striving for that goal. Congratulations on your surgery date and good luck

Hello my May bandsters. I just wanted to give everyone an update. I had my second fill of 2 cc on November 15th under fluoroscopic. Hopefully, the next time, my doctor will be able to find my port in the office with more weight loss. I will not be able to return until May because I lost my insurance when I started a new job. I pray that my doctor is in the network. I would hate to lose her because she is a great surgeon and she keeps me motivated. To date, I have 4 cc in my band and I have lost 60 pounds thus far. This past week has been tough for me. I have only been to the gym twice. I have to keep motivated during the winter months which is hard for me. I have about a 30 minute commute and after I pick kids up from activities, it is just easy for me to come home and relax instead of going to the gym like I should be. I set my weight loss goal for 25 pounds from November 15 - January 14, 2012. I don't know if I set my weight loss goal too high or not especially during the holiday season. I really want to accomplish it though which means I need to workout more. I hope to at least lose 10 pounds during December but it is going really slow. The good news, I started out wearing a size 28 pants and now I'm down to a 22. My shirt size was 4x and now I'm wearing a 2x. I was wearing a 46DD bra and now I'm wearing 42DD. I have make some really great accomplishments and now I just have to stay on track especially since I'm will not receiving another fill. I'm good at where I'm at now and I don't know if another fill will be needed but time will tell. I'm really loving myself right now. I think my husband is feeling some insecurities but he does not have to worry because he is the one that motivates me to keep going. After my second fill, I have been having some increased vomiting but I know what I'm doing wrong. I'm eating foods that I know that I can't have. After vomiting, I tell myself I'm not eating that again because I know that I can't have it. Well, I have went on long enough with my story but this is my update. I'm just keep pushing and pushing

Last week was hard for me also. I only went to the gym once and I went to a Zumba class for the first time. I don't feel like I got much for the Zumba class because I was totally lost and couldn't keep up. I know that I need more exercise than that or I will start gaining my weight back. Of course, my monthly cycle doesn't help matters. My plan is to hit the gym hard next week. Winter time is definitely a weakness for me but I have to do this in order to keep the success going. I have worked too hard to lose this week and I can't backslide now. I know you can do it but I know exactly how you feel right now. I wished that I had a partner to exercise with. I know that would motivate me more

I have been going to the gym but I want to try Zumba. It has just opened in my area a couple of weeks ago and I want to try it so bad. I think it would really help me out. I don't know what the class entails but it is only like $5.00 for a session.

This is really great information regarding exercise that I stomped across. I have been battling with exercise. I try to make it to the gym 4 days a week but that doesn't always work for me. I usually make 3 days a week but improvement is in progress. I use the treadmill a lot. I try to work out 45 minutes to an hour using the random mode for incline. I can remember when I first started, I couldn't say on treadmill more than 20 minutes.

That is great. I wished I would have found this forum sooner and I would have joined in. It is a great way to keep everyone motivated to exercise. Great job everyone.

Hello Everyone I decided to check on the May bandsters. I'm so glad that I found this forum. I hope everyone is have a good Monday.

My surgeon allowed to take my off after one week. I healed pretty nicely though. No complications with my incision

Hello Everyone I just found this forum and I'm excited about it. It is good to find individuals who was banded the same month that I was banded and to see their results. I like to know if I'm on track or if there are changes that I need to make towards my healthier lifestyle. I was banded on May 11, 2011. I had a revision of my ports in August. The port kept flipping when my surgeon tried to fill. In surgery, I received a 2 cc fill. That was my first fill. I don't know if the ports flipping is something that I have done. My surgeon did let me know while I was in surgery that the ports were good. I don't if I was nervous about my first fill or what. She is very pleased about my weight loss. To date, I have lost 32.6 pounds. At times, I feel satisfied but then other times I don't. I don't think I have met my happy medium. Hopefully, I will get another fill at my next appointment on the 12th of September. Exercise has never been an advantage for me. I have been trying to exercise more. To date, I have been walking 4.5 miles a day 3 times a week. My short term goal is to increase to 4 times a week. I did have a membership at the gym. For some odd reason, I don't seem to walk as much when I'm on the treadmill. I don't know if it is due to walking in one place and the scenery bores me. We have a park in my area and I walk that trail and I walk more and at a faster pace. I have to decide how I will get my exercise in during the winter months? Any suggestions would be great. I was thinking about rejoining the gym in the winter but I'm afraid that my length of exercise will decrease which I don't want to happen. I can remember when I could only walk a mile twice a week. Anywoo, I guess that I have carried on long enough but I just wanted to share my progress with the bandster in May.

I didn't see my surgeon until the surgery schedule date. I only seen the weight loss center physician. I don't think it is odd. Now, I had my surgery and my follow ups are with the surgeon. I only see the weight loss physician every 6 months which I guess is for routine follow up and labwork.