lhillenburg

I had to have an emergency 1cc unfill earlier this month, with a subsequent halt in wieght loss with a few pounds gain. I've been pretty down that I haven't reached goal yet. My bandversery was Feburary 15th, but y'alls' posts have cheered me and have given me a good reality check. In the last year I've... 1. Lost 50 lbs. 2. gone down from a size 18 to 12. I'm having so much fun shopping and finding clothes at regular retail stores. 3. I'm eiter wearing or already shrunk out of all my "skiny" clothes, in fact, I bought a pair of size 10 jeans the other day, because I found myself missing not having something to "try on" with every 5lb weight loss. 4. I completed a half-marathon in January and training for the San Diego marathon on Memorial Day. 5. I went on a backpacking trip in September, and my backpack weighed 35lbs(the same amount I had lost by then) and I couldn't believe I used to carry that same amount of extra weight everyday! I'm curious what that backpack will feel like when I go the grand canyon in April? 6. At work, every single day, someone compliments me on how good I look. 7. I'm starting to be able to see myself at goal, and really believe I can get there. 8. My blood pressure and cholesteral are down. 9. I feel taller and walk taller- I feel comfortable in my own body- which is something I've never felt before.

I got a fill last week, I'm at a little over 7cc's. I'm so glad I did, I can already tell a difference. Next time my weight loss slows down and I'm excercising and getting enough protein, I'm going to be alot quicker to get a fill...

You've lost fourty pound sinse May! How awesome is that!!!! Some people loose faster than others, so don't give up, and YOU HAVE TO EXCERCISE, YOU WILL NOT HAVE LASTING WEIGHT LOSS WITHOUT EXCERCISING!!!! Also, it sounds like you need another fill, get what you need for the right restriction. When my weight loss spows down and my band gets loose before my next fill, I try to count protein grams instead of calories- I have to eat at least 70gm per day, so I'm not thinking about what I can't have.

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I am also having a hard time, especially at night. I tend to want to eat again after 9pm. I think I'm really a little hungry, but I definately want something hi-carb/hi fat really bad. Are there any suggestions on how to deal with this?