threebeauties

KStar - I see you are from TX, are you all right? My heart truly goes out to all those devestated by the hurricane. Lori

I got unfilled because I was breaking all the rules. Eating too much, too fast and all the wrong choices. I was actually pb'ing on purpose so that I could eat more. It was my decision to unfill. I felt that I needed a "break" from the band. Today is my appt and plan to be back on track TODAY !!!!! Chrispygal gave some great advice. I would love to hear any advice any of you success stories would like to share. I need all the help I can get. Jimboss - please come back

Hello Everyone, So nice to see some familiar names. Kstar - congrats on the baby, what a blessing. I have "threebeauties" myself. OK, so I posted a couple of weeks ago after being gone forever. I said I was getting back on track. Guess what, I haven't. I have gained back 20 of the 50 lbs I've lost. I am so pissed at myself I can't stand it. My pants that I had to belt to keep from falling down are now tight !!!!!! I am totally unfilled right now and have been for months. I have an appt with my dr on Monday. I hope to get a small fill. I know I can do this. I would have given up a long time ago if I didn't. I need the support of people who have been there and are there like all of you. Thanks for the great encouragement and advice ! Jimboss - where are you????

YEAH Chrispy So happy to see you here too ! I'm from MA as well. Glad to see you are doing so well, thanks for the words of encouragement, I truly appreciate it ! If you are ever interested, I would love to meet for coffee or lunch and chat about journey. PM me if you're interested. Lori

OMG - Jimboss - SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU ON. Your post came to my email so I logged onto the site. I have gained approx 20 lbs backfrom my 50 lb loss. I was too tight, pb'ing after every meal. I got totally unfilled a couple of months ago and have gone HOG WILD ! Right now I am telling myself that once the kids get back to school, I will get back on track. I need a fill and an attitude adjustment ! Jimboss - If you get back to posting, so will I. Maybe we can help each other ! Best of luck

Hey Glasgow girls ! I had mine done in Oct of 06. I am doing o.k, not as well as I had hoped but still hanging in there. I saw Adam today. He is by far, the best doctor I have ever encountered. I would love to meet you at all at a support group meeting possibly? I haven't been in a long time for scheduling reasons but really would like to.

I am one year out this month. I have had no serious side-effects. I do seem to have a lot more trouble with getting food stuck. I did talk to my dr. who did a flouro and he said everything looked good. I do think I have gotten "lazy" and probably don't chew well enough or eat as slowly as I once did. It is time to get back to basics. Honestly, I lost 50 lbs so far BUT almost all of that was in the first 3 months. I got very comfortable with my weight and did not put in the effort that I should have. I could have easily lost all the weight I wanted to in the year (30 more to go). I do feel like this is something I can live with for the rest of my life. I do however, feel like I just want to eat like I used to once in a while. I want to order a bunch of Chinese take-out, rent a movie and have a go at it. Of course, that is the type of behavior that got me so overweight in the first place. I feel like the band is the best decision I could have made as far as my weight goes. For the first time in my life, I am not focusing on food, eating or dieting. I am just "being". I would do it again in a heartbeat. It really is just a tool though. It is still a lot of work on my part!

Hi Everyone Its been soooooo long since I've posted. My one year is on Fri. I haven't lost anything in approx 6 months. My own fault, no one else to blame. I go in for a look under flouro to make sure the band is still where its supposed to be. Routine for my dr. I assume. Back on track, ready to re-commit also !!!!! I really miss the crew, where did you all go? p.s. I forgot how to use ticker but I am down approx 50 lbs, like to lose another 20 by my 40th birthday on Jan 28th !

Hey Kimberly150 My goal is also to lose another 25 by bandiversary !!! I really lost about 95% of my weight in the first 5 months. AFter that, not much happening. I am glad to be back posting. I need the support and encouragement of all of you guys ! Take care, have a great week.

Hi Everyone Wow!! I haven't posted since MAY. Congrats Raynie, I am so happy for you. I have been stuck at the same weight for months! I know I shouldn't be upset or complain because its my own doing. I haven't worked out in forever. I am down 50 lbs but would LOVE another 25 by my bandiversary (I'm so clever sometimes I KILL ME). I have been having a tough time with many foods, esp chicken, forget potatoes. Well, its time to get back on track and go back to basics. Keep up the work everyone, you are all doing so great!

Hi Y'All (I'm not from the South, just love to say it) I haven't posted in AGES. To be honest, not losing any weight and not paying any attention either. I don't know why? Maybe I'm starting to feel motivated again so I logged on, certainly hope so. Jessica, if my ass looked like that I'd be taking pics too:biggrin1: I kind of feel like a failure, haven't lost any weight in about 2 months, what's up with that? I did my first show for lia sophia on Sat night. It was a huge success and I think maybe that's why I am trying to get back on track. Standing in a room in front of a bunch of women ain't easy:nervous It's an amazing job though, I walked out of there having made over $300. I NEVER would have done something like this 5 months ago!! I truly applaud all of you who are sticking to it, even through the tough times. You guys inspire me! Keep it up

Cindyluhu I also had Dr. Glasgow. he is WONDERFUL, you will love him (i am sure you already know that). He will follow up with you, even if you don't want him to;) the liquid diet phase was really no biggie for me. At that point, you are really getting excited. It was the diet AFTER the surgery that was tough for me. You will do great. Go to the support group meetings, they really help. I have not been in a while, can't go this month either due to kids schedules but when I do go, I get rejuvinated. Good luck