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I was banded in Sept 07. I wasn't losing weight fast, but that was ok. I didn't tell people that I had the surgery, so it was ok that the weight was slowly coming off, but coming off. So I would say since Feb I haven't lost really anything. I know it is my fault and not the bands. My last fill was in March and it didn't do a thing for me. I actually feel like I could eat more now than I could before that last fill. I kept telling myself give it some time because I have read on here were people say their fill kicked in a few weeks later. Well mine hasn't. I have scheduled another fill and I pray that it will help me and get me back to being motivated. What really gets me down is I feel like if I eat 1 bad carb I gain a pound. So does this mean I am no longer allowed to eat a bad carb for the rest of my life? Is this normal? I use to be on this site all day long every day. Then I stopped coming around and I think that is one reason I am not motivated. I need you people! I can't fail at this too!

I am going through the same thing. I had my surgery in September 07 and I have had four fills. The first two fills I noticed I had some restriction. With the last two fills I have feel like I have no restriction. I never was able to lose weight fast, but I was ok with that because I was losing, but now I am stuck! I haven't lost anything since March . I just got my fourth fill on June 20 & I keep hoping that I will start to fill some restriction, but I don't think it is going to happen. It is really hard not to give up, but I am not going to quit! I am still going to work out and eat right. Good luck to you all!

Can I join you guys? Name.............Current......Goal.........To Go Bunkey1965......240..........219...........21 dreamsize8.......216..........190...........26 FeliciaLevy75....266..........240...........26 laura bough......215..........190...........25 liz_hager..........169..........150...........19 NukeChik..........227..........197...........30 thininside28......271.5........245...........26.5 Cadets71.........238...........219...........19 Wannabthin......199...........179...........20

I am glad I found this thread. I never knew there were OA support groups out there. I have signed up this morning for an on-line support group. I am attending an online meeting this morning. I am very nervous because I have never admitted this to anyone before. I know this is going to be an emotional roller coaster ride for me and I hope I can be strong and deal with my problems.

Yes, I am losing slow! But I know it is my fault. I haven't been eating all that great. My problem was I was working my a** off and gained 3 lbs, so then I just got frustrated and have been eating like a non banded person. I know I need a fill & I have one scheduled, so I hope it will help. But back to you. Have you tried changing your exercise routine? I have heard that your body gets use to your routine and you stop losing (don't know if true, but worth a try). Also, I don't know if you track everything you eat. I know that I may not think I am eating as much, but I really am. Good luck!

Thank you everyone for your replies. I have started coming back on to this site every day again. It helps to see other people doing so well. It really motivates me. I am not going to give up. I am going to lose this weight! I am going to start tracking my food again and exercise like a mad woman again! Thank you again for the support! Let's get SKINNY!

I haven't been on this site in a while and I haven't been staying on plan and the scale shows it :thumbup:. Today is a new day and I am staying on plan because I did not have this surgery to only lose 40lbs. I am going to make my goal. It may take me longer than others, but I am going to do this! I deserve this!

So far I have not had any problems with any food. I choose for the most part not to eat pizza or bread because to me it isn't worth all that chewing and once it has been in my mouth for a long time it is just nasty. I eat ground beef and steak all kinds of ways and haven't had any problems. I just chew and chew. If it doesn't turn into mush then I don't swallow it and I just throw it away.

I am staying on plan today because I have gained a few pounds over the last couple of weeks and I am ready to start losing again.

I am staying on plan today because I need to.

I am staying on plan today because I want to be able to go shopping soon for some smaller clothes. I know staying on plan works, so why do I stray??!!! I deserve to feel better and look better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am staying on plan today because I haven't been following the plan and the scale shows it. I am ready to see the scale start moving down again.

Everyone is doing such a good job! Keep up the good work! Allisarin…57 Amber...39 andrea71…28 Bekiboo26....58lb Bunny...62lbs Caresarn…16 Chocolate_Snaps....52lbs dsmit13…23 eastxnurse....30 lbs EL1…23 flipper64...30 georgia girl…75 Ginger_...30 Gurlygirl....27 Hazeleyegrl1...45.9 lbs. itstime....23 lbs Jennie1976...49 lbs Juliacleone…32 kagoscuba...37 Kellymovingon...53 Kimmie…45 Lapband4me...32 Lapitup…22.5 Linda E......24.5 lbs Lindypie...38 Lucylu...15 Magooz07…11 mandi78…23 Mdicurn…30 Queenp....28lbs ScareDcat…58 Sirusman…67 Stacy 73… 60 suzygayle...52 lbs Texrose 575 .....24.0 lbs Thinmom…23 time4me...65 Tishamarie…49 Tulipstar...61 wannabthin...44.5 lbs

Ok, will someone PLEASE kick me in the Butt! I don't know why, but I am eating such bad food. I just got a fill last week, but I keep making bad food choices. I need to get my butt in gear!!!!!! Renewed Hope you are doing such a good job! Keep up the good work! Tomorrow I am going back on plan and I am going to lose this damn weight even if it kills me! :smile: lol Name........................Current.......Goal....... Lost.......Still to Lose Renewed Hope...............204...........195...........6....................9 georgia girl....................254...........244...........0............... ...10 darr5380.......................174...........160...........2......... .........14 KarenG.........................179...........173...........0....................6 Chocolate_Snaps...........274...........260...........0...................14 Wannabthin..................197.5........187.5.........2....................8 OH Juli..........................199...........190...........2....................9 jfran.............................165...........160...........3....................5 Candle..........................194...........186...........0....................8 destiny79......................245...........235...........2....................8

I am staying on plan today because I just got my 3rd fill on Friday and I am going to make it work for me!

I am staying on plan today because I feel so much better when I do.

I need to get my butt in gear and I hope this will help. So here I go.... Name........................Current.......Goal....... Lost.......Still to Lose Renewed Hope................210...........195...........0................15... georgia girl.....................254...........244...........0............... 10.... darr5380.......................176...........160...........0......... .......16... KarenG..........................181...........173..........0......... ........8 Chocolate_Snaps............274...........260...........0.............. ...14 Wannabthin...................197.5........187.5.........0..................10.... Good luck everybody!!!!!

Still losing slowly, but that is ok as long as I am losing. Allisarin…23 Amber...39 andrea71…28 Bekiboo26....58lb Bunny...62lbs Caresarn…16 Chocolate_Snaps....52lbs dsmit13…23 eastxnurse....30 lbs EL1…23 flipper64...30 georgia girl…75 Ginger_...30 Gurlygirl....27 Hazeleyegrl1...45.9 lbs. itstime....23 lbs Jennie1976...49 lbs Juliacleone…32 kagoscuba...37 Kellymovingon...53 Kimmie…45 Lapband4me...32 Lapitup…22.5 Linda E......24.5 lbs Lindypie...38 Lucylu...15 Magooz07…11 mandi78…23 Mdicurn…30 Queenp....28lbs ScareDcat…58 Sirusman…67 Stacy 73… 60 suzygayle...52 lbs Texrose 575 .....24.0 lbs Thinmom…23 time4me...65 Tishamarie…49 Tulipstar...61 wannabthin...42.5 lbs

I was very nervous to tell my Dr. When I did tell her I told her that I was nervous about telling here and that I didn't think she would approve. She told me that she was very happy that I got the band. She made me feel like I made the right decision.

Good Job! Keep up the good work!!!! :tongue:

I am staying on plan today because I have to other wise I am not going to lose weight.

I am staying on plan today because it has been 3 weeks since I have lost any weight.

I have been lucky so far. I have not had anything get stuck and I haven't slimed. But for me I would say hamburgers are not worth it for me. I have only had 1 since surgery and it took me for ever to chew the bun and the meat. Plus when you have to chew it to mush it taste like crap. I have found alot of things that I use to love to eat that now I can't stand.

So far I have lost a human leg. Can't wait to lose more!

I am staying on plan today because once I go off of plan it is very hard to go back.