Thanks all for the great greetings.
Being a long term bandster has its ups and downs. It's not easy. I am on a very limited budget and can't afford the fills as I have to pay cash. So I haven't had a fill in I would guess over two years. I had 4 fills total in the first 2 years I think. My weight goes down and up. Most recently lost 22 pounds just watching what I eat. I am a very BIG time emotional/stress eater. And when that cookie goes down easier than a salad, what am I going to turn to? Yea....thats right. The cookie.
Yes I've learned how to eat around the band. My doc thinks multiple fills will help. But, again, can't afford them at $150 dollars a pop...last I knew. Maybe they have gone up? I just go about my daily life and lose a pound here and there. I don't stress on the little things like I did when I was first banded. Alot of my food issues are emotional. So, I can't blame the band for not working. It still bites me back ALOT still after 4 years....but I cause it to.
If anyone has ANY questions for me....let me know in here or via email. I will surely help ya out.
Congrats Pearly on being banded by Dr White. I haven't been to his office is so long, things prolly have changed so much. :thumbup: Keep in touch!
Staci
