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Hey Vikki! Are you still out there? It's been awhile! So I just had my 6th fill and guess what....I still have no freaking restriction! It's soooo frustrating! I've lost 42 lbs. since surgery but it's only because I exercise (my diet could stand some improvement!). Anyway, how are you and what's going on? I know you are super busy, but drop me a line when you get a chance! Hope all is well!

Sandy

Hey Amanda! I love the new profile pic! You look amazing - and like you're loving life! So glad for you! I'm still in bandster hell and after my 6th fill today hoping for restriction! I'm down 42 lbs. since September but credit it to kickboxing and biking. Can't wait for this band to start helping me! Anyway, hope all is well and keep up the good work!

Hi Starla! It's so nice to hear from you! I haven't been on in a while.....how are you?! I just had my 6th fill and still waiting for restriction! I've lost a total of 42 lbs. but I don't give the band credit for any of it! I exercise alot...kickboxing, biking, and walking. It's really hard though and I find myself slipping into bad habits. My dr. is very conservative with fills and was only giving me .5 cc's at a time! (I think they like the $300 my insurance gives them every time I get a fill!) Anyway, I know I'm getting closer to restriction...it's just been a long fricking wait!!!! You look fabulous! How's your little guy liking his hot mama?!!

Hey Subie! So how is life with restriction going? 4th fill was still not the "one" for me.....grrrrr! So what difference do you notice with restriction....can you eat solid foods without grinding them? I honestly don't care what I have to do at this point....I want to start losing weight again! It's frustrating. I can still eat my entire plateful of food. I do eat healthier foods than ever and continue a working out, but I know I can do better with even a little restriction. How much have you lost? You look great! Keep in touch! Sandy

Hi! Sorry it took so long to get back to you ...lots going on here! I was banded 9/22/09. I started with a lower bmi and was told weight loss would be slow. Now it is at a complete stall and I am partially to blame. I've had a total of 4 fills and still have not reached restriction. I got the band because I am not good at sticking with diets and this past month have fallen back into some bad habits. I'm hoping restriction will put my head back into the diet mode. It's been a long winter and I thought I would have been farther along. Thank you for your inspiration and keep up the good work! Sandy

Hi Subie! Thanks for the friending! Have you been banded yet or have a date? I was banded 9/22/09 and just had my 4th fill yesterday....have not experienced restriction yet and hoping this is "the one"! At 46, I've had a lifetime of packing this weight on and am just ready to get rid of it once and for all!!! Take care!

Sandy

Hey There! Congrats on the band! I completely understand the frustration with the protein shakes/liquid diet. You're going through the toughest time right now and it will be over soon...hang in there! My 3rd fill was unsuccessful (I started with a low BMI of 35 and have only lost a total of 35 lbs....I thought I would have lost a lot more by this time. I still do not have restriction and I am very frustrated with my situation. However, my dr. is very pleased and doesn't want to be aggressive with my fills. I have a 9cc band and have a total of 4cc's in it now. I didn't pack this weight on overnight so I guess I need to be more patient! I definitely feel firmer from exercising regularly. I do a combo of cardio & weights for lean muscle mass and I love how my arms are getting some definition. Who knows....maybe a sleeveless top this summer!!! Keep in touch!

Sandy

Hey! It's really interesting how people react and I understand what you're saying about certain people who feel jealous. Prior to getting banded a friend of mine was banded and lost a lot of weight...I overheard a group of our friends saying how it was easy for her because they felt she "cheated". I think alot of people become comfortable with the role we play as the non-threatening "fat friend" and do become jealous of our weight loss success. I accept compliments quietly and let everyone know how hard I work out and leave it at that! I think besides a dieting tool, it will prove to be a tool for weeding out unsupportive people in our lives!

Hi! Happy New Year! Looks like this will be a monumental year for you! Are you getting excited? Did you end up having to tell your boss? If you have any questions, just ask!!

Sandy

Hey There! Just wanted to wish you a Happy New Year...you must be getting really excited! Keep me posted and if you ever have any questions, just ask!! Just had my 3rd fill and am hoping this will be "the one"!

Sandy

Hey Meg!

Just wanted to wish you a Happy New Year! How's it going? How has your life changed since you've lost all the weight?

Sandy

Happy New Year! How's it going? Just had 3rd fill and hoping it will be "the one"!

Hey Amanda!

Wow! You look amazing! How were your holidays? It was crazy hectic for me and this was the first chance in a while to catch up with lapband friends!! I just had my 3rd fill yesterday and hope I finally get some restriction. (I needed it during the holidays!) I'm stuck at a plateau of 212 (from 250). I take a physically intense kickboxing/MMA class that pushes me past my limits and I love it. I definitely feel and see muscle definition, but I want to lose lbs. now!! So tell me what you're up to! How much lost, what's changed in your life, how do you prepare yourself mentally as a young woman going from the pretty "big" girl to the amazing knockout you are becoming?! Take care cutie!

Sandy

91 lbs?!!! You Rock!!! You should be very proud of yourself! How has your life changed since losing this weight? I completely understand the idea of using food as a crutch. Since I was a child it has been the one constant in my life...it was always there for me in good times and bad. I'm so glad you can take the time out for yourself now. You work so hard and you deserve this! (I hope you realize how pretty you are...but are you ready for 2010 when you'll be the hottest girl in the room!!!) You are doing a great job and are very inspirational to me!

Hi! So far second fill is good. I hope it's still not swollen and that this is it! I can eat about the same as you...1 1/2 -2 cups of food and then I feel full. If it stays like this, I might just not get another fill. I haven't had anything get stuck and I can still eat small portions. I have a 9cc realize band with a total of 4 cc's in it. I'm down a total of 39 lbs., 22 lbs. down since surgery. How are you managing dieting, school, holidays? Busy lady!!!

Hey! How are you? So how is life after banding? Are you on mushies yet? I'm going for second fill Thursday and hoping it will get me closer to the "sweet spot" everyone talks about....I need restriction. Holidays are coming and I am surrounded by goodies! Anyway, best of luck and I hope all is well!

Sandy

Hey Vikki! Congrats on the weight loss..get used to it right!! So I'm thinking I need to check on my band size...I have no idea what size it is! Except for the scars, I wouldn't even know I had a band! I go for 2nd fill Thursday...good luck to us both with fill #2! Take care and I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving! Keep up the good work!

Hi Meredith! How was Thanksgiving? I sampled a little of this and that but added to my workout routine to compensate for my little cheats (I hope!). I'm really looking forward to my second fill on 12/3. I'm hoping it will get me closer to the sweet spot and farther from constant hunger/cravings! It's really hard with holidays coming and goodies everywhere! Hope all is well! Take care!

Sandy

Hey there! So how's the latest fill going? I hope better! Thanksgiving was tough and I "sampled" but I did work out alot to compensate (partially!). How've you been? I'm curious if you are feeling any restriction yet. I go on Thursday for my next fill and hope it does the trick...I'm afraid it's wishful thinking. How was your Thanksgiving? Hope all is well! Talk to you later!

Sandy

I hear you Vikki! I have NO restriction and the hungry beast in me wants to eat!!! Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and I'm thinking a pumpkin protein shake is not going to do it for me!! I get my second fill 12/3 and not a minute too soon. I've already signed up for a new class that starts Monday at the gym in hopes of getting my head back into this. Anyway, how are you holding up with school, work, holidays, life in general and no restriction? Take care and hope your holidays are great (with minimal temptations and a fill that hits the sweet spot!!!)

Sandy

Hey Ralph! So how is your life after banding? Bandster hell was tough...how are you holding up? My first fill didn't give me the restriction I wanted (needed....I sliding and holiday treats are a weakness!) My second fill is scheduled 12/5....I have very high expectations! Good luck and I hope all is going well!