dawnie

Wow this is really embarrasing..Feb. 11 th is my band anniversary and basically have not lost any weight. Have good restriction in the a.m. but give in to easily to the goodies at night. Have had two fills and at about 2 ccs in a 10 cc HP band. When I follow the bandster rules do well but am so inconsistant after reading your posts will get my butt in gear and recomitt to this. My Dr. would give me a fill but really don't think that is what I need. Am down about 30 lbs. from pre op until now, I know very sad. Am happy for all of you doing so well keep it up and will soon hope to be one of you. DESERTS ARE MY ENEMY!!! Hugs, Dawnie

jjsmiles, thank you so much for your reply and telling me like it is the insite you have is amazing. Would have never thought myself as a victim or letting food rule me, after reading your post believe you are right. I feel very encouraged to work with my band and problems with food (just always thought I liked it too much) and was a battle that I was not winning even with the band. You have lost so much weight on your journey keep up the good work you are almost there 8 lbs.... AWESOME!!! Am saving your posts and will be refering to them often my eyes are open and head and heart are very encouraged to do the work... the responsibility is MINE isn't it.!!! Thank you again, Dawnie

Am wondering if I am doomed to fail also, my restriction is very good in the morning..a shake for Breakfast if I do fix something solid it just will not go down without PBing or getting stuck. By 4:00 I can eat anything and everything complete with mouth watering and I just don't know what to do about it unfortunately my will power is nil and just feel hollow inside so eat and eat. Need help desperately and am ashamed to go to the Dr. as have not lost anything since my band has been put in and have had 2 fills since was banded in Feb. Anyhow that is my story and I'm stickin to it. LOL Would wish my restriction was as good in the evening as in the morning...am I expecting too much? Thanks for any and all help and suggestions. Dawnie

Hi, am finding this thread so informative. Was banded on Feb.11th by Dr. Pennings in Post Falls and at first had restriction but am now able to eat way to much also after reading several posts realize that I am eating too many carbs and giving in to cravings that the carbs are causing. Need a fill???? Do I just need to eat band size portions of meat and vegis but when I do feel hungry. Am in a very confused state right now LOL but do need help getting on the right track. Thanks. Dawnie

THIS IS FOR COOKING MOM I was banded by Dr. Pennings on Feb. 11th and he is wonderful and the stay at their hospital couldn't have been better...I would give them both a 10. Good Luck Dawnie

I all am so glad to have found this discussion board, am a young 64 was banded on Feb. 11th and loving it but also just getting to know my way around with the band, have had no major problems and no fills as of yet. Live in Washington State and if I could hurry mother nature up with Spring I would certainly do it, cold and cloudy here and still have some snow on the ground. YUK..... Also not very computer savey!!!! Good luck to all Dawnie