Gardnergirl2

Thank you butterfly. I had heard if you didn't lose within a year, you couldnt. Looking back, I wish I would have chosen the sleeve, but either way, my insurance won't pay for anything else and if I do my part flawlessly, I hope I can get going again.

It's been a year and a half since surgery. I think when I lost initial weight I was happy with that and as long as I didn't gain, wasn't too concerned. I know that's stupid. I am currently 24 pounds from onederland. I guess I thought after the band I could eat small amounts of anything. But really, that's not the case. I need to avoid carbs. Is it too late for me ? I have had 4 fills going for another in April. I am hoping they given me one Sometimes, if you haven't lost, they threaten not to give you a fill. I am going to lose between now and appointment. I hope I can get back on track.

I think this may be true as well. My mother remarked the other day "by now, I thought you would be skin and bones", but then, if I have a sliming incident in front of her she is all worried and remarks how that is "not normal". My BMI wasn't extremely high, and I have lost slowly and sometimes don't lose at all. It is frustrating, but the high points for me have been: 1. not regaining what I do manage to lose (first time in my life EVER) 2. Actually not having a hunger that is just ravenous. I feel hunger, but it's nothing like it used to be. (keep in mind, I have had 4 or 5 fills) 3. The belief that I have a tool and although I am not on here at my one year anniverisary (coming up in November) screaming that I have lost 100 pounds ( wish I would be)- I still made a positive choice for my health, and honestly, 100 pounds would have been too much anyway. But, if I could do about 40 more, which I will, I will be content.....

I had another .5 cc fill the other day. The nurse at my doctor's office is having me do a two week food journal so that if I don't start losing, they can make sure my band is ok. So, I am doing that. I can tell a difference with this small fill (I hope it doesn't go away). I can't eat fast, and in the morning, I have to wait a little while to drink my coffee. It is very tight first thing in the morning. meats are a little harder to get down, but they do go down. ...But, I think I am almost there!

Sadly, if the employer plan excludes it, there isn't much you can do. And, as was mentioned before, there are a million different version of United health Care. It all depends on the version your employer picks, and some plans are custom designed by an employer (especially if that employer is self insured, which means, they pay all the bills; UHC just administers....)

Thanks everyone. For example, my doctor got irritated with me because I had greek yogurt for Breakfast (during one of our conversations at the fill). He said, "no, no....that's a slider food. you should be doing sausage and eggs for breakfast" That's all well and good, but of course, sausage is full of fat. And, I normally don't eat breakfast until I am hungry.

My doc said I would need to watch carbs. Then, when I read some recipes on here, people use low fat as well. So, is it to each his own, or are we supposed to avoid carbs and fat? Just would like everyones take on this

So proud for you! We had our surgeries about the same time. I am sadly, not successful yet. I think writing that out and admitting it will help me. I hope to be soon though! Good going, girl!

I everyone ! I wanted to be one of those people who was a smashing success with this surgery, but.......hopefully I will be a success . I am about 7 months out. I started at about 240 and I am at 218 right now. I admit my food choices aren't always perfect but one thing I have done is cut out white carbs and severely limit the other ones now. I have had 4 fills. I really want to lose before going for another fill ( have lost about 3 pounds since last fill). I have to work on Protein first. For example, last night I went out to eat and I had : 1 side salad with tangy tomatoes dressing ( probably has carbs). Took off croutons. No bread ( they brought that out. I watched my boyfriend eat it. ). 2. One section of his ribs and 2 shrimp Some Atkins chocolate for dessert ( at home). Here is my question. When I go for a fill, my doctor always says " how many meals are you eating per day, 2 or 3 ". Is the goal to get us down to 2? Does it matter which 2? 2. My meal last night wasn't horrible, but I should have eaten protein first and then salad, right? Thank y'all. I find that when I come to this forum, I get motivated. Needs to be a daily thing. I have to also admit that I have felt a little victory in the fact that I have lost, and for the first time in my life, not gained. But, the truth is 160 is my goal...AND where I would be healthy. Not there yet . Heading out to church, but I thank everyone in advance for their support. Have a great day!

yes, LisaCaron did! I won't quit going to the doctor, but I have to do my part 100% and I have been doing 60%. That's got to get better. Also, I am not sure a doctor has to give someone a fill if he or she feels they aren't doing their part. However, this will be a mute point for me becuase starting today, it's 100%

I actually smiled really big when I read that! Thanks everyone. We are neighbors Mikee, if you are a SW GA girl I want to thank everyone for your encouragement. About the ex, just to clarify, he's not someone I would want back; but I thought we would be friends for life (I know....that's not realistic). I think it hit me in the doctor's office yesterday that there are a lot of things I need to bury. I have a good career, a good family, a great son and now, somebody in my life that is starting to actually love me lol. so, I need to forge ahead and complete this WL journey. This forum gets your brain back where it needs to be! Thank you everyone for taking time out of your busy day to make a person you don't even know shape up!!

Thank you everyone. I will keep you all posted No, I haven't quit. I hate to say it, but I think I was just happy with the 20 pounds lost and not gained back, and not really thinking.....you have more weight to lose, missie!! lol....... I won't quit until I reach my goal, and even then, I think those of us that struggle with obesity can't ever quit.

I will take any words of wisdom I can take! I know you are right. I actually enjoy exercising, yard work, etc. (well, yard work not always lol) and I have to do it all (my son does help), and I do have some help. But yes, I feel overwhelmed sometimes beetween 2 jobs, housework, yard work, homework. etc. But, I will be a success story. I am not going to fail.

thank you rayanne. I know you are right. I just took a little ten minute walk here at work. Am going to do that at least 3 times a day, and then more exercise at home. Basically, I have to cut out all carbs to lose band or not. And, I a not a carb o holic, but yes, I have eaten some. But, I will get this down pat. Sometimes, I feel like a failure (and this relationship I discussed really didn't help that). Lots of people say I am strong - single mom, work full time plus a business on the side. Good kid...really good kid. church every sunday......but, I don't feel strong. Isn't that weird?? I just know I can't fail at this. I can't.....

I just need support today, and I know this forum is the place. I got a fill yesterday, but left the doctor's office crying. It's that time of the month (great!), and I have had an epiphany of sorts. I went through a traumatic break up about 2 years ago, and I am still not really healed. I thought this person would be a friend for life, but we are enemies now and there is nothing I can do about it. Why does that matter? I feel like when you aren't emotionally healed from something, it is easy to fall back on old crutched. It's funny....I dont' drink a drop or smoke.....but food is certainly an addiction as well. I am tried of self sabotaging my life. I am tired of being sad about a situation that I can not change. I am ready to get serious and get healed...... My doctor wasn't happy with me of course, but I wasn't happy with me. So, that's what matters. I won't go back for another fill unless I have lost becuase I don't want to look like a clown. I can do this. I will do this. And, I will heal......