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I am going to be banded on September 27th! I can not believe it! I am looking to either join a group that is already in existence or maybe start a new group in the South Bay Area. (Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Marina Del Rey, Santa Monica, etc) If you are a part of a group or are interested in a group please let me know. I am looking to start ASAP. I have been told by so many fellow banders that support groups are a key to success.

I'm still on post op liquids and starving. Just wondering what everyone had for dinner? I would like to start planning some meals. If you could share some meal and or your favorite meals that would be great! Thanks

I'm so frustrated lately. I feel like my stomach is so gross. I feel like even though I've lost 30 lbs (which is way less than a lot of people on here) it still is so ugly. It's really frustrating because at the age of 22 I should not be worrying about this stuff. I'm totally down for all of the effort and hard work it takes to eat healthy and exercise, but not seeing results is very frustrating. grr just needed to vent; has anyone else felt this way!? What did you do!?

you look amazing!! )

I hate my arms. I feel like no matter how much weight I lose the stretch marks and sagging that I have on the inside of my arms, will never go away. I know there's so answer for stretch marks, but is there anyone who felt that same way but now feels different? If so, what exercises did you do? Do you think water intake really does make a difference? Thanks!

I looked up some of the exercises on Youtube, thanks! haha I would like to do it without surgery (haha-don't we all) but hey if I get to goal and it's still an issue then I may have no choice!

Thank you for your responses. I am going to schedule a fill and am hoping I will see some changes.

I am wondering how many fills everyone had before the band started working. I have been banded for a year and a half and to be honest I haven't really been using my band because I had complications after the surgery that really scared me. After my surgery my band had some liquid in it from the doctor testing it to make sure there weren't any leaks. I have had one fill since and I don't feel restriction (which I didn't expect for a few more fills) but I do have some problems with getting stuck and swallowing. I really want to get back on track with my band but I'm terrified of getting stuck. It hurts so bad and is quite embarrassing. So, how many fills did it take you to get restriction and how often/much do you exercise? Thank you in advance!

I'm considering cancelling my gym membership and buying the P90X Program. Does anyone have any advice? Does it work!?

SO I'm about 9 months out and have only lost about 25 pounds. I feel like the weight I have lost is 100% my doing. I haven't felt my band work at all. I've had 3 fills but I am scared to get another one because I get stuck often. However, not enough to need an unfill. I am just finding all of this money and time I spent preparing is a waste and it is very dissapointing. I'm not sure what to do.

I mostly get stuck with the same minds of foods-when I have bread and meat together. I can't afford to go to the doctors right now because y insurance changed their policies so now I only get two visits a year covered by insurance. Otherwise it's $100 a visit. Also, I just don't feel like my band is doing anything for me. :/

Not able to give an accurate update until tomorrow morning since I've been housesitting and my grandmas scale is different. But I have been eating healthy and working out

Forgot to say that I'm down 3.6 pounds

Good morning and happy Friday everyone! Down to 229.8!!!! Wooohooo

I really appreciate everyone's responses! I am sorry it has taken me a little bit to get back to responding but I've been super busy! I have taken what all of you have said and taken in to consideration. I have been having a better few weeks, my weight loss could be helping. I feel like I am trying to look at things in a more positive way and realizing that I can not stress over things that I have no control over...

Just need to vent: the short version: my dad passed away a year and a half ago and my boyfriend has been by my side through everything! He's amazing and I love him so much. Over the past 2 years I have moved into a different house every 4 months. My boyfriend and I recently got our own place (4 months ago) and it's great! I love it...but, as silly as it sounds, the past 2 weeks I've just been super scared that something is going to happen and it makes me think about what life would be like without my boyfriend. It scares the crap out of me. Him and I have talked about this and he is so sweet, tells me he loves me, is here for me, and isn't going anywhere. I believe him and I trust him. So why the hell am I so caught up on what life would be like without him!? None of this probably makes sense but any advice would be appreciated....

I have been doing the elliptical in the gym at my apartment but tonight my boyfriend and I signed up at a gym. I hope we stick to it this time...I joined mostly for the classes. What classes do you all take and what do you like/dislike about them!?

Up 1.4 lbs to 233.4 not upset though because ive been eating super healthy, and working out with a trainer so I am hoping it's muscle.... good job to everyone who's down and keep going to those who are up! We can do this!

It's probably a silly question but I've heard so many different things-so what are slider foods?

Awesome! I've been very curious about the Cycle classes, I have heard great things! Any tips? I also just signed up with the personal trainer tonight, just once a week for now

Nice to meet everyone! I just turned 21 last month and am a junior in college! I'm majoring in Sociology and am going to do a program once I graduate to be state certified to be a Drug and Alcohol Addiction Counselor. My father was killed in an alcohol related accident about a year and a half ago and it has changed my mind about wanting to major in Business. I recently got a place with My amazing boyfriend and my younger brother. I am pretty much a mom to my little bro (he's not so little-19 years old) I love hanging out with my family and going to the lake/river or goin out to the desert to watch my boys (bro and boyfriend) race dirtbikes! We live by the beach and I am happy to say that next summer i might've actually lost enough weight to wear a bathing suit down there!

That's awesome!!!! Congrats!

So I recently started tanning at a tanning salon ( I know it's really bad for my skin, but in an effort to restore some self esteem I figured being tanner might help) Anyways while I was tanning tonight I randomly wondered if there is any way it could effect my band!? Probably a silly question but I have never seen it discussed on here....Anyone have any idea??? thanks

Seriously how old are you!? Does it make you feel better to be a bitch when answering my question? I'm perfectly fine with an answer even if it's not one I want, but the sarcasm really isn't necessary.