Ready to Lose

Hello to all of my fellow bandsters!! Wow it has been a long time. I am so grateful for the 'shout out' because I really need to get back on track!!! I have successfully gained back @ 25lbs. (I will need to verify that) No, the band didn't give up on me, I have just fallen into 'bad choice' mode. I will fix my banner when I can and I welcome all the help and encouragement you are willing to give. For all my friends out there........ The journey begins again!!!

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Just voted, your still ahead!! Good luck.

I have had my band about 1 1/2 years now. There has been no psoriasis related issues thus far. Good luck!

I could have written all of these messages. I was banded Feb 2007. (@ 1 1/2 years out) Lost the majority of my weight in the first 6 months. Haven't lost anything in about 8 months. Still have good amount to lose. Still have restriction. STill PB if I drink too fast, or eat something of the wrong consistency. (I PB at least 1x a week). I never had what is called 'steady loss' 1-2 lbs a week. I would do major losses --- then nothing. I have lost around 60 -65 lbs. I would LOVE to lose some more........its just not happening. All in all, I wouldn't change a thing. 60 lbs lighter feels soooo much better then 60 lbs heavier!!! Good luck to all.

Skinny: Dont be so disappointed in yourself........ it wasn't your fault that you got sick. And as far as I'm concerned your hubby is acting like a "butt", :biggrin2:. Some men, (including mine) think their helping and end up saying the most insensitive things. You can do it!! Me too!! Come on Skinny, join the journey again & restart with the '30 Rule' - chew EVERYTHING 30 TIMES - meal should take 30 minutes to eat - no drinking 30 minutes before or after meals Thats how I'm restarting Best of luck. Ready to lose We have too, we've worked too hard to get this far. I have faith in you

Brandy: 16 is my mini goal. Or shall I say my ULTIMATE goal. I have lost 70 lbs -- regained about 5lbs. So right now I am the proud dis-owner of 65 mean pounds!!!!!!!!!1 I am so grateful of my band. I was banded in Feb.2007 Just see myself slipping and dont want too!!

Leslie: Keep me posted and let me know how u r doing!!

many months now. I have changed my ticker to motivate myself!! !!:smile2: I have gotten lazy regarding band rules. Hopefully I can re-engerize myself by seeing it down in print! Maybe it will help someone else get back on the 'band-wagaon' again.

This may not be the healthy choice - but I would buy pre-made mashed potatos.

Hi, I don't know what part of N.C. you are located....but I used Dr. Voellinger. He is in Charlotte. Not sure about the $. I was one of the lucky ones (insurance covered) Good luck!!!

I have the exact same experience EVERYTIME I have a fill. As a matter of fact, if they don't get the needle in the port after a few minutes (searching for hole) I have to insist that they stop the procedure!! I try to combat it by calmly picturing myself somewhere else, singing songs in my head, etc. etc. But like I said,....... if their in there too long it invetiablly happens.......I Cannot control it. It really is quite bothersome.:eek: Crazy as it sounds, it works a little better for me if my Shoes and socks are off!!!:cool2: I know now I sound crazy!! Let me know if you find out anyway that helps you.

Good Morning!! I have been banded for over a year (Feb 5) I'm in ONEDERLAND as well, I started at 250 Currently at 183 First few months were my most rapid loss, from there on it has been terribly slow.........if I average it out...about half a pound every 2 months I'm fighting to hold on to my 183 (I've been as low as 180, for a day!!!) I have about 50 more to go... my fill is at 4.4 in a 4cc band. So I think anything I get below 180 will be excellent!!! I love my band I never could keep the weight off without it. Good luck to all my fellow 40's