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I was banded 12/11/12. Had been loosing slowly but steadily until now. Had a fill 3 weeks ago but was too tight so had 1/2 removed. I have started going to the gym and feel good however am feeling discouraged that the scale isn't moving. My schedule is nuts as I work 7 days a week and have multiple jobs. Seeing some old behaviors creep back in.....don't want to fail! HELP

I have been struggling the past two weeks with listening to my body and succumbing to head hunger. Just came back from Disney and was sooo... Excited that I did not have any episodes of getting stuck or making really poor choices. I was not perfect and had a few bites of desserts but overall came back and had not gained. The problem has been since I have been home. Craving salty, crunchy foods, not being able to sleep because I feel hungry ( which results in a snack) and eating too fast or too much ( and that is never good) resulting in vomiting.

Thanks to everyone for your comments etc. I, truly want what is best for her. I will help her in any way I can. I will assist her in any path she takes. I feel responsible in many ways for her weight. I tried to instill a positive relationship with food for both of my kids but they each have issues with food. My son is within a healthy weight range.... I have been obese for as long as I can remember. I know that the desire to get healthy has to be her decision.

i was banded 12/11/12 and have been doing ok. I spent last month playing with the same two pounds...ugh. Had my 3rd fill this past Monday. Spent the day shopping today with my daughter. She convinced me to try a black eyelet lace dress on so I grabbed a large and off I went. I started taking it off the hanger and noticed it was a medium but decided to give it a try. Much to my surprise it fit!!!!!!!! My daughter then said to me, "can I get that surgery?" (she is almost 19 and is obese as well). Not sure where to go from here......

I started out at 177 and was 166 at my first appointment. My goal is about 115. Qualified this time around (tried 10 years ago) based on co morbidity factors and a different insurance carrier. Have lost 26 lbs since being banded 12/11/13. Good luck!

I just finished shoveling.....tired but feel good....wishing for Spring!

Oh my...another snow day! Was supposed to go to the doctor's today to get my second fill but my husband took my car as he couldn't get his out of the driveway...

I have been able to feel mine since day one and at first it freaked me out as it was two days post op and feeling rather poorly, really wondering if I had made the right decision. I am happy with my decision however there are some days when I feel totally in control and others when I do not .

For me water even tastes funny and often feels like it gets stuck. Have you tried flavoring it? This has really helped. Good luck.

So I came home the other night and was faced with 7 boxes of girl scout cookies. I was so proud of myself the first night because I didn't even go near them! My feelings of victory were soon changed to defeat on the second night because before I knew it, I had eaten 2 thin mints and a new lemon cookie. The truth is I ate the lemon one so quickly I didn't even taste it and really can't say I enjoyed the thin mint ones either. I spent the rest of the night beating myself up for the lapse in judgement. Does this ever get easier?

Body fortress also makes a chocolate peanut butter, available at Walmart. Now that I am on a regular diet, I haven't been drinking the shakes...should I be?

I can't believe that it has been 2 months for me and there are times when I forget it is there! For me the third day post op was the worst...very uncomfortable, very aware of my port...it actually freaked me out a little, having a difficult time sipping liquids...but each day got better and better. Still trying to wrap my head around the life changes, especially as my family asks , "you mean you will have to do that forever?"but no regrets other than I wish I had pursued this earlier. (I had been denied 10 years ago). Oh well, can't look back, only forward. Hang in there!

I took 3 weeks off primarily because my job involves lifting.

Thanks for the reply. I am still very new at this:). It is my head that is getting me in trouble.