Holly Dolly

bets, it's all about willpower for me too. The only time the band "restricted" me from eating anything was when I was too tight and having acid reflux. Sure, it was nice losing some extra lb's, but life is too short for me not to enjoy the food that I like. So I had a little bit removed. I can still eat bread, Pasta, pizza and I am filled 7.35 in my 10 band. Do I choose to eat those everyday? Nope. I measure and weigh everything, log it all on myfitnesspal and that's the reason for my success. In regards to the original poster.....maybe eating half of what you used to be able to is still too high in calories for you to lose at a speedier rate. Are you keeping track of how much you are consuming? And as for feeling full, that was the one thing that was hard to get used to NOT feeling. Preband , I would eat til I was stuffed. Now I measure my portions out and rarely go over what they should be. Now mind you, I rarely leave anything behind either but I am content on the smaller meals.

I was where you are at just a month ago. I had 7.55 in my 10 band, about 3 weeks after the fill I got really tight. Could only eat about 1 ounce or less too of protein. I had .2 of the .25 fill removed and felt much better. So now I am back to feeling hungry again, but life is too short to not eat and be uncomfortable! I will give another fill a try next month, but just a little bit. Good luck, I'd say have some removed!

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How much do you pay in Mexico?

My dr works Tuesdays in Irvine. Not exactly San Diego, but it's not that far depending where in San Diego you live. I pay $150 for a visit with a fill. www.oliakcenter.com

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tmf..........your name fits you!!!

wow, you look great! Keep up the good work!

Short and chunky, I am right there with you! I don't go long before feeling hungry and have realized that I really HATE feeling hungry so it is a constant battle in my head. I reached the greenzone back in June about 3 weeks after my fill. It was nice not feeling hungry but then I was having a hard time getting protein down and all my water. So I had .2 of the .25 fill removed and food going down much better. Still wish hunger was controlled but what can I do?!!

I was self pay also. The only thing not included in the dr's charge was my blood work which my ins did cover.

Toddy couldn't have said it any better! I know that I will be able to maintain this weight loss with the band, and with the band only! Lord forbid anything should ever happen to it! Did I say I love my band?!!

I use flat bread to make pizza and also will toast it, spread one laughing cow cheese on it and top with a little scrambled egg. YUM!

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