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I was banded 4 yrs ago and I'm starting to gain the weight back. I know everything that I should be doing, I just don't feel motivated anymore. I need a sponsor to help me.

Thank you for your response. I need the encouragement and support to conquor this thing. I don't want to go back up to where I was. It helps to know that someone else is going thru.

I have not flown the coop. I am not talking with any other site. I've been a little depressed and dealing with some personal issues in my life. I'm still losing about a pound a week. I go to ww and get weighed in each week. I'm just down in the dumps right now and I'm trying to work thru my stuff.

Congratulations you are on the journey to complete wellness. To be honest the hard part is over. Thats getting the approval from your insurance.

Hello folks Its been a few weeks since I've been on the forum. I've been busy with work and church and have put myself on the back burner. I missed hearing from you all. Please update me on peoples progress. I do hope that all are doing well. ylj

Job Lot has digital scales for 20.00 if you live near one and want to take the other one back. I have priced others at targets at 39.99 too much money for my taste

Hi Friends I was scheduled for this Tuesday with Dr. Mun for a fill. But I'm waiting until he returns back to his practice. His office called yesterday for me to come in today for some surgeon who would be filling in for him. I was not comfortable with that. I said I would wait for him to return. I'm quessing that he will take a least a month off to get thru this difficult time in the life of his family. But in any way. I can wait. I went to Weight Watcher this morning and I lost 1.6 pounds this past week. That was good news. I really didn't think I had lost anything since I had been on my hersey kisses binge. Jay I hope all is well with you glad you didn't catch anything on the green line going home. Singintherain we are never too old to do what is necessary to take care of our Temples. I'm down 31 lbs since 12/3 and going. Luv2teech you are a real source of inspiration to me. I'm glad that we reconnected from the curves days. I enjoy your pearls of wisdom. You have lived what I'm experiencing and it helps me to know that everything is going to be alright. That I can reach my goal. Tinywishes I hope that you are feeling better today. Heidib hang in there girl, you can make it. To all have a blessed day.

Hi Support Group I to enjoyed the meeting last night and it was good to see the new folks. I would like to say inspite of some of the issues I tend to experience, It is not a decision that I've regretted. I know that one day I will be a 150 lbs lighter and healthier and that is my goal. To all Have a Bless day and I hope to chat with you all again soon

Hi Fellow Banders I wanted to inform the support group that Dr. Mun lost his dtr this past weekend. Please keep this family in your prayers. I was informed by one of the nurses who has worked with him. I spoke with his staff people and they suggested that if patients wanted to send cards to him to send them to faulkner hospital. I have an appointment but that will be cancelled. I'm feeling so sad for this family.

Hi Fellow Group Members I hope that all is well with you. I've been very busy and have not been able to converse on the site. I do need your continue support. I am struggling with some food issues and I gained 4lbs. I'm struggling to get them off. Old habits are very hard to break. I have the need to graze. I want my merlot back. I know I half to make this tool work for me. I just needed to confess my shortcomings to those of you who understand what I'm going thru right now.

Hi Jayinma I'm glad that a date has finally been set. I was banded at the faulkner and Dr. Mun was my surgeon. I personally like him. I find him to be caring and concern. I to had a double hernia and Dr. Mun took care of that as well. I was treated very well at the faulkner and you will be to. You have done very well on your pre-opt and will continue to do well on your post-opt. It is not as long as it has been. The 12th is almost upon us. Keep the faith and if you are able to attend the group. We look forward to seeing you if not take it easy and we will see you in March. ylj

Hi fellow banders and thinking about being banded. last nights meeting was great. I do hope for those who have some hesitations will consider what is best for them. Thank you for the support and the continue encouragement to stay with this journey to healthyness and a better quality of life.

Hi Tova, you did seem quiet at the meeting. I'm sorry that you were not feeling your best. But you have come a long way and you will continue your journey. Keep the faith. You have many more successes to conquer. ylj

Hi Jay and welcome, Hello to my fellow banders I am planning to attend the meeting on the 20th as well. I'm schedule for my first fill on tomorrow the 15th. I'm nervious. The thought of a needle in my stomach makes me quezy. My port sits back in my stomach wall. You half to push in order to feel it. My nerves are shot right now. ylj

I went thru the same emotions that you are experiencing right up to the morning of my surgery. I will say that inspite of my emotions I still continue to move on with the journey. When I woke up, I wanted to know when the surgery was going to happen.lol.Its been 5 weeks yesterday and its the best decision that I could have made for myself and my well being. I have lost over 30 lbs I'm sleeping better, feeling better, and folks say I look better. healthier that is. I'm glad I made this decision. Your feelings and emotions are normal. You are always afraid of the unknown. I have found this forum to be a blessing in my life. These ladies supported me 100%. Everything is going to be alright.

I'm glad you're feeling better. Slow down and take care. ylj

Happy New year to all of brigham & faulkner hospital bandster. I went to weight watchers this morning. I have lost 31.4 lbs. I am so excited and my clothes are getting mighty lose on me. I will keep my appt. on the 15th.

I have a question, I am due for my first fill on Jan. 15 I don't feel that I need one right now. I fell full very quickly If eat 2 or 3 tsp of something. I've lost 30 lbs since 12/3/ does that sound like I need a fill. A friend of mine was banded in May, 2008 and has not had a fill yet. She has lost over 60 lbs. What do you think fellow bandster.

wtg luv2teech7 I hope that the new year brings you all of the desires of your heart. I'm sorry that you had a crying spell. and hope that things get better with you. Happy new years to all of my fellow bandster at faulkner and brigham.

Good Evening Ladies, I was chewing a piece of gum and swallowed it. What can I do if it gets struck.

How did you lose 115 lbs so quickly wonz2000 Did you get banded in 2007. ylj

Thank you for responding so quickly. So far so good. I'm just nervous about this whole experience.

Hello Fellow Banders I am newly banded and I just swalled a piece of gum. What can I do about it. I'm afraid its going to get struck. Help Me Someone ylj