mary smith

To Momma Trammell: you know, I think it takes some of us longer , maybe 2 years to get it all off. I have talked to a few that it took that long, so don't be discouraged, it will come off. Our calorie intake is so much less than it was before the band. I am in at 11 months and I have only lost half of my weight and I can hardly eat anything. I don't exercise enough but I plan to join Curves this week. I am too far into this journey to give up! So lets cheer up an keep truckin, girl!

Someone please tell me, has Rachael Ray been banded?

someone please tellme. has Rachael Ray been banded?

I am one of the ones that recently asked the question, what is PB? It made me feel good that it gave some of you guys something to talk about! I had to smile and even laugh out loud a few times. Not sorry I asked!

Hi All, What a great crew to band with. We all need all the encouragement we can get! I am finding out that most us are having the same problems and it helps to know that I am not alone.I should be called sugarstalker! seems it goes down so easy compared to the right foods. Oh well, no one said it would be easy. By the way , why is Rachael Ray's picture on the front page? Has she had the band? Just curios. Thanks.

I read some of your comments and we are so much alike on this band thing. I had to laugh out loud and it is 1:50 am. I eat chcolate kisses too and anything else that will go down, mostly not good for me. I am hung up on cheetos chips now. I banded 06-27-2006 and have lost about 42 lbs, had 5 or 6 fills and 2 unfills. I have forgotten what it is like to enjoy food. Slime is an everyday event in my lif and friends and family sure don't want to hear about that! I do think I will reach my goal someday. I have troube eating in the mornings. I started reading on this website and it helps to know that I am not alone! I will read more of your postings and Good luck to you!

I am new on here, someone please tell me what pb means? Peanut butter??

Hi, I am Mary Smith. I was banded on June 27, 2006. My Dr. was Dr. Wade Barker in Dallas , Texas. He is a very fine surgen, but I have had little support. I get my fills from Dr. Fred Masey and I have just been adjusted to where I am losing weight in the past 6 weeks. I have lost 40 lbs. I just made it down to 200. It is slow and sometimes I wonder if there is anything enjoyable that I can eat. I miss the meat , bread, eggs and all that good stuff. I am trying to get in the protein drinks. I need advice and encouragement. I would really appreciate that alot. Thanks.

Thanks for the encouragement!

I love it!! I hope to be on this list someday!

HEy, Thanks everone for your words of encouragement. I feel so much better now knowing Iam not alone. Sometimes I think I am starving, then I manage to get down a few miserable bites only to upchuck it within minutes. Strangley enough I can go out and eat a childs plate of Mexican food now and then, even chips& salsa. I have a few unfills, but stuck this one out. So glad I found you all!

Hi, I am Mary, age 63. I was banded in June and have lost 40 lbs so far . I have had a hard time getting my fill right , either too little or too much. I think I have it right now at 3.8 . I had it about 7 weeks ago and have lost 20 lbs sinse then. The 1st 7 months was a slow go and I still find it hard to find solid foods that I can eat. I need help knowing what to eat. No trouble with the hair loss so far. I just want the bread and meat so bad at times. What do you guys eat?

Hi, I am 63 and was banded June 27 th. I have lost 40 lbs so far. It has been slow but now that I am tighter, I am losing better. I had a fill about 6 weeks ago and still do not need to go in for one yet. Goog luck!