okeejoe

:help: Hello! I just joined the group and am hoping it is the "kick in the butt" I need. I was banded on March 29, 2005 by Dr. Ortiz. My weight was 215 and as of this morning I weigh 184. I have weighed 184 for months now! I don't think its the fault of the band .... ????? Not sure. I seem to be able to eat crackers and things I shouldn't eat, but when I try to eat a "normal" meal I end up sliming. Maybe Im going to fast, not small enough bites, etc. Anyway, the weight is not moving down because I'm putting in to many calories of the wrong foods. I'm not sure where to go from here........ is anyon else having similar problems??? I would love to hear from you if you are ...........

Dr. Trace Curry at Deaconess in Cincinnati is great. Good luck!! Okeejoe

Yep ....... I'm not far from Cincy. I had my surgery done in Tijuana, but have my fills done there in Cincy with Dr. Curry. Okeejoe

I also have a check up appointment with my primary care doctor next week. I feel sooooooo tired all the time. It's been 14 months since my surgery and am wondering what tests I should have ran? Any suggestions? Thanks ........ Okeejoe

Count me in on the slow loser group. I was banded by Dr. Ortiz on March 29, 2005. As of this morning I have lost 38 lbs. I do get discouraged, but keep hanging in there. Do I qualify for the group? Okeejoe

Thank you, Jenna, for your reply. Have you been back to Dr. Martinez for fills? If so, would you mind telling me how much fill you have? I wonder if that is my problem. Some days I can eat a LOT more than other days. I think exercise and my age have a lot to do with this, too. Thank you.. Phyllis