tamra.

Chrissy you were getting the band at one point. For me and I dont know who agrees, I did the band because I didn't want my stomach altered. I kept my body natural, and while I knew I would loose slower and harder, it was the choice for me.

Tina ~ agree. We are alike LOL. I didnt know they only give .50 at a time thats a good thing to know, because at this point I am just sure I need at least 1! 5 is nothing to me! Its funny last time I saw Baggs in March he told me he would need to give me a few fills before I felt the restriction and got to my good spot to loose...well then hell give me one! If I don't loose enough (being I just ate like 6 handfulls of honey roasted peanuts) I for sure will try and bargain for a fill to help me. I did so awesome in the beginning, its almost like I lost intrest in eating this way. It must all be in my mind.

Ive been toggling the same lbs. The lowest I got was 224 2 days after my fill in March, and since then I have been stuck around 229-234. I already told Robin I was having a hard time with foods. Its like if something is in front of me, I eat. I am at my old apartment right now (my ex kept our condo) and he had some cookies. Did I walk past them? No I grabbed one on my way to the couch. I have no will power, which is part of my issue.

I feel like I am spending all this money for Kaiser and not using it (lol typical unemployed thinking). I kept it for the surgery but at this rate when I see Baggs in 10 days I am still the 229 he saw me in March! I wont get a fill! I look around this site and I see all these people getting fills all the time, how they have restriction, etc. its kinda....discouraging? I want to have the tightness and not be hungry. I can seriously get a whole burger down (bunless), and fries? I am not eating that of course, but I am using it as an example. I thought about keeping the cobra and borrowing the money for a fill....I feel like that might be doing to much

Congrads on the next lb Tina. I actually have thought about contacting fill centers of usa but the $365 seems like ALOT. I pay $147 a month for Kaiser right now, and I would have to stop them and save the money for a few months to afford the fills. Is it worth it in your mind, really? Because if so, I might have to do it. I have only lost 18 lbs since surgery and it seems I am done. I am hungry all the time, never restricted, and have never been sick from eating to much. I just dont know anymore?

Chrissy I dealt with the pizza, tacobell, everything you can think of in the next room. It gets easier trust me.

CONGRADS LEE ON YOUR ONE-DERLAND!!!!! That is so awesome and I am super happy for you, I knew you would be one of the most successful with your surgery. Thought about you yesterday when I went thru Oakland along the lake My 2 band sisters Pat and Nicollie, miss you guys!

Wow ali that's nuts I could get fries down with no problem a few weeks in :x

Happy mothers day ali! Agree that its great to share ups and downs of kaiser, long as they aren't always negative everyday! Enjoy your weekend and week everyone!!

Hi all my friends- wishing all the moms a happy mothers day :confused:

Morning everyone! Day one of shakes - I was back up to 231 this morning. Trying to be 219 by May 25th (that would be exactly 10 lb loss since last appt.) - Now have 18 days to do so. Come on 12 lbs GO AWAY!!!

Man John wish I could agree with ya about no room down there anymore cause I can eat like I use to and I never throw up nor slime. My band hates me

Loved the pics Nicollie!! Still hanging on 229 (same weight as when I saw Baggs in April). Must remind myself ITS A TOOL. DO THE WORK! Have a great week everyone

Wish I could come Weds but I am in school that night again....hopefully when it turns into day time class I can come because I need the group meetings bad. CONGRADS PAT!!! I am so happy your loosing again, thats awesome! I see Baggs in 22 days and have 14 lbs to loose for my own personal goal and hopefully a fill. if not its no biggie, its my own fault!!

I don't miss cream soups LOL I am sick so I am gonna eat a can of soup for lunch but any other time no thanks!!

Pat ~ I am enjoying school. I have had 2 exams already and my first I got a 90% and the second 85% (Which I am not happy about, it woulda been a 90 but I changed an answer at the end thinking I was wrong, but I had been right the first time grrrr!!). Good luck with Robin. I had a 30 min phone call Tues with her and I admitted to everything I have been eating, etc and not once did she down me, or rag on me, she was VERY NICE (I have never had a problem with her anyways) and we just talked, and she gave me some tips, and told me I was still doing okay just get bck on track, try studying outside my home (because I snack at night when reading), etc. So don't worry, it should be fine!! She told me just keep trying to loose because she wants me to get a fill when I see Baggs. I said heck I want one too!! :redface:

congrads ash!

GOOD LUCK IN WA Nicollie!! I will miss you!!! Lee ~ I am in school right now and I go Mon/Tue/Wed evening right now, so I can't make the support groups....

Okay I have a phone appointment with Robin this Monday. I am going to log all weekend how I eat and I am just gonna break it down. if I am scolded oh well it may help me back on track!!

You call them today.

Ah man Ash that sucks!! a waiting list WOW!! Hope your all doing well, I am 100% off the program right now. I am so over it. Thinking about emailing Robin or Liz for some insight and help. Have a good weekend all.

Has anyone in this journey come to a point where they just stopped having the will power?? I started at 285 lbs back in July and when I reached my surgery goal of 250 in Jan I had my band placed. I have since gotten as low as 223, and all of a sudden BAM I stopped trying!? I cant seen to focus and when I do get back on track, I end up loosing control by night time. I stopped working out, etc. Today I am back up to 232.8 (I was JUST 224 a week ago, so that shows how fast I have gained). I have read that fills help alot. I have 5 CCs in my band, and I only get fills when my surgeon feels I need one (Its their own private program and we follow their rules). Just looking to hear I am not the only one who has fallen before, and just hoping for some info or pointers to get back on the game. Eating 4 poptarts yesterday sure isnt the answer. :smile:

Hi VLP thanks for the response! sadly, a fill is not an option, and if I find a different Dr to do so it's outside of my insurance and that would cost me out of pocket (which being unemployed and just starting school again isn't an option). With my insurance (Kaiser Permenente) fills are given when you loose weight to adjust the band around your then smaller body. Its not done because you can eat. A lot of people think it sucks lol but I don't mind. I am going to try and wrap my head around why I did this (my daughter) and just try to keep on going!!!

I gained all the 7 lbs I lost on the pouch test back. I don't know why it happens that way?