granny of 10

I'm glad to hear someone else admit this is very hard and the way we go about it is going to show the results (good or bad). Thanks for your out spoken honesty.

I was banded on 10-19-09 by Dr Trace Curry in Evendale Ohio, and he is really good about the fill process(he is banded also) This is hard work, but in the end I know I did it and you are right, this is only the tool, the work is up to us.

I had the band on 10/19/09 and have lost 65 lbs, this is a very hard way of losing weight if you are not going to follow the plan, you do have to change the way you eat and the things you eat. There will be foods you will not be able to eat and if you eat the wrong things you will be sick. I have been working hard at this, but must admit I miss the bread more than anything (no cburgers coneys sandwichs) but I feel so much better after losing this weight and I want to lose another 50 lbs. I think I would have done better with the way to eat if I had understood it better. If you have tried every diet (i had) and are serious about changing your life style than this will be the last "diet" you will ever do, but if you are cheater and will still do as you did in the past don't waste your time and money. Hope I have not been a downer, I just want you to be sure of what 'you" really want from this.

Great, glad to hear it. I will look up the web site also.

I had mine done by Dr. Curry also and I do love the way they treat you after the surgery. Do you go to the support groups? When were you banded? I was on 10/19/09.

I went to Journey Life and Dr. Curry did my band, I would recommend this office to all, all the staff and Dr. Curry was banded and they know what you are going through

Do NOT give-up, this is not a quick fix and it will take alot of work and dedication from you, I know how you feel, but if it came easy, then you would not realize what a major step you have taken. You will need to take matters into your own hands and start by reading everything you can on how to eat and the amount. The fills are very helpful, but they are not the only thing to depend on, they are only a tool and you will need to learn more as you go along. I wish I had more info before I had my surgery, but I didn't and I would still do it all over again, but I will depend on what I do can do about food and exercise. I went today for a small fill, but the main reason I went was because I have so much pain around my rib cage that I have not exercised in 2 months and I wanted to be x-rayed to make sure my band had not slipped before I started my program back up. I had Shingles in Jan and I was told I could have pain for a long period of time after the virius was gone, but I did not know the pain would be so strong, but the x-ray showed my band was in perfect position and everything was looking good, so now I will fight thru the pain and continue my journey as before. I was banded 10-19-09 and have lost 59lbs so far, I feel I should be doing better, but the doc said I was on track. I know it can be discouraging going for a fill and find out the appointment was messed up, but the girls in the office probaly feel bad about their mistake, so shake it off, (you can't change it anyway) and start a new day and go from there. I hope I have given you some in-sight to this journey and I pray you have the determination to beat the promlems that will pop up.

I just got my second fill yesterday and I'm hoping to feel more restrictons. Since my surgery I only use a salad plate to eat from, and I have not had any sugars or breads. I am still hungry at times, but there is no room for failing, this has been a hard thing to do and it's the last chance I have to get healthy.I have lost 36lbs so far (I as banded on 10/19/09)I know this journey is different for everyone and I know we will all succeed at this. May God Bless and keep you and be your strength.

I joined Curves on Mon the 23rd of Oct. I think it will enhance our weight lost and get rid of the flab. Good luck!!

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granny of 10

I was banded on Oct.19th and I have lost 29.2 lbs total. I was at a stand still for 2 weeks until I got my 1st fill on Oct 16th and since then I lost 4.2 lbs, but I do not feel restricted, I really watch what I eat and use a small salad plate to eat from, otherwise I would over eat. I do not eat any snacks either. Keep it up, you have come to far to give up.

I had my 1st fill the 16th of Nov. and I don't feel it either. I am still being strict on my food intake and I'm watcing everthing I eat. I have a problem with 6 small meals aday, I do 2-3 mostly. I have lost 30lbs so far and still have 80 to go. Good Luck as we go on this journey!!!

Hi, I just got my 1st fill on Monday the 16th, they will put you in a x-ray machine to find your port and they will numb it 1st, no problem. The 2 weeks between the swelling going down and the 1st fill I was hungry and I only lost 1 lb, they say it is normal. I am having my second fill Dec 14th, no one besides my husband and kids and my best friend knows I had it done, I just tell people that I am making changes in my life and getting healthy is the main one so I accept not to eat just because it's there, I will only eat what I'm comfortable with. You have gone thru too much to put off the schedule you have worked so hard for. Remember, you answer to yourself only!! Good Luck and keep up the good work!!

I get my 1st fill 11/16/09 and I can't wait. Who did yours?

I get mine on the 16 of Nov. and I can't wait. Who did yours?

I go for my 1st fill 11/16/09 and I hope he gives me some restriction, I am very hunry now and I won't eat because I did this to lose weight.

I'm from Goshen also, when were you banded?

I was banded by Dr. Curry with JourneyLite 10/19/09. When were you banded? I have my 1st fill on 11/16/09 and I can't wait, I have been so hungry for the past week. How much have you lost?

Yeah, everyone thinks it an easy way out, but I agree with you, it' one of the hardest things I have done and I don't need anyone passing judgement or watching every bite I take. My 1st fill is Nov.16th and to tell you the truth I am very hungry and can't wait. I am sticking to my diet of food quota but it is hard. I live in Cincinnati OH, keep in touch and let me know how you are doing.

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Where do I go to get a loss chart going?

I have my 1st fill 11/16/09, hoping to see more restriction than I have now.

I agree with you, I don't want to be watched with every move I make. I told 2 of my kids and my best friend other than my husband. This was my decision to do the surgery and I know from the prosess so far that this has been the hardest weight loss process that I have done, and I have done it all from WW to Phen Phen. People seem to think this is the easy way out, but anyone who had to to the Med-Fast diet for 2 weeks and then the surgery and being afraid of getting something stuck don't know what they are talking about. I was banded on 10/19/09 and I am still sore, I have lost 22lbs since Oct 5th, but it has not been easy. So, as my kids and husband says, it's your body and your buiness. At this time I don't know if I will ever tell my mom or siblings or anyone else for that matter.:sad: