sandi2004

Hi Sara I'm 5 1/2 years out and would be glad to help where I can. I lost 250 lbs and have kept them off so I promise that following the rules for banded livIng will be worth the effort "Iquids definitely get old pretty quickly. Are you getting in enough protein? Sometimes v8 juice because of being thick and sakty is a nice change from sweet protein. Let me know how you're doing.itterlady;1373664]Hi. I'm new to this forum but would love someone that I could communicate with regularly. I was banded 11/24/09 in South Carolina. I'm 35, married, no kids....lots of pets! I'm a veterinarian with a weight loss goal of 100 pounds. Having some trouble being excited about this liquid phase! Ready to get on with it! Will someone mentor me? Thanks! sara

Hi Connie: I am 5 1/2 years out and have lost 250 lbs with the band- I'd love to help you along your journey - send me a PM with your email and we can communicate that way.I am in Ventura CA. I can't believe how wonderful my life has become... Sandi

I tried to send you an email- but it bounced- please PM me your email address again Sandi

Hi: I'm Sandi- I was banded at 55 years old, over 5 years ago and lost 250 lbs. I'd be delighted to "advise" you along your journey. Go for it! Send me a PM if you would like my help and we can email to each other which is a bit quicker than this message board.

Hi: I was banded at age 55 - 5 1/2 years ago and lost 250 lbs. I'd be delighted to "mentor" you on your journey. Send me a PM with your email address or IM address and we can converse a bit easier if you are interested.

I'd be available to chat with you- I was banded 5+ years ago and lost 250 lbs- I probably can give you some hints- send me a PM with your email address- it's quicker- sandi2004

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Hi there: I was banded 5 1/2 years ago and have lost 250 lbs- I'd be glad to answer any questions- send me a PM with your email- it will be quicker for both us. sandi2004

it sounds like you may be a bit tight and you have to get used to it. I have a few suggestions- by the way I was banded 5 1/2 years ago and live in Ventura CA, on the coast...so while not local, I'm close anyway...Sometimes after you have an incident where you throw up you are irritated and you need to go back to soft (mushy) foods for 24 hours..Try that ..Then slowly intorduce solids back taking very small bits and chewing very well - let me know the results- you can send me a PM if you like. sandi2004

Hi- I was banded 5 1/2 years ago and would be happy to answer your questions as they come up- you would be definitely helping me keep "honest" with my maintenance program because answering your questions reminds me what all of this has been about. sandi2004

being hungry is not unusual- especially until you get your first fill- and sometimes even after until you hit the "sweet spot". Eating protein (protein drinks for you if you're still on mushy foods) helps keep some of the hunger at bay. Hang in there! Also, try to make sure you're not getting any sugar or high fructose corn syrup- that stuff makes you hungry too- probably about an hour after you eat something with it in it.

I'll be happy to mentor you but the first thing is - it sounds like you need to go get another fill- you haven't been to the doctor for a year now and he only gave you one fill after your unfill...you're probably just not there-if you want more ideas, etc please PM me so we can do email- this forum is a bit cumbersome- email or iM is easier.. sandi2004

don't give up! Send me a PM and I'll give you details of my story- I was 55 when I was banded and managed to take off over 200 lbs..I'm originally from Brookly (Sheepshead Bay) now living in Ventura CA. sandi2004

send me a PM and we can talk about it- I'd love to offer some ideas- I have managed to lose oer 200 lbs so I've probably hit all of the walls and managed to climb over them. sandi2004

Hi Beth- I'd love to help you along on your journey and be whatever support you needed..Questions right now? Or concerns? You can send me a pM if you like and we could do this by email or IM. sandi2004

Hi there- I am 5 years out and it's just me and my husband- I had surgery at 56 so you count now :-}...I had to prepare my breakfasts and lunches separately to take to work with me so I have alot of ideas- Send me a PM wand we can correspond via email- it's quicker- there are so many EASY things you can do and I'd love to help. sandi2004

go for it! Nervous and excited is the perfect place. You will do well. Stay in touch- I'm 5 years out and will help any way I can. I like to stay connected because it helps keep me honest. I've lost alot- and kept it off so here's to you! send me a message when you're ready to chat.