Bandedanddetermined

Thanks for posting this. I've been hyping it all up to be my time of the month...but it's been something I've been upset about more than PMS can be blamed. I've found myself reaching for the fridge. I can by no means eat like I used to, but it's definitely more than I SHOULD be eating. I'm hoping another fill will make the difference I need and hopefully when the weight is coming off again (I've plateaued for the last 4 weeks) I will regain the confidence I need.

Hey everyone! I'm a 24 year old female from the Seattle area. I was banded 7/09/2010. Just getting started on my new life! I've been single for a year or so and am ready to get out there and date!

Carrie I think you should talk to your Dr... if the answer is to have a little taken out do it. What's the worst that can happen? You need another fill...? You can do it... I know it!

Hey All, I'm new here. I've been reading for a few days but haven't posted anything yet. It's been so encouraging and to be honest...also discouraging. It's amazing how impatient I am. I've been looking into this surgery for almost 4 years now. I finally took all the steps, did all the research and was banded 7/9/2010. I've lost 30 pounds so far. 16 before surgery in the pre-op diet. I stopped losing for about 3 weeks - got my first fill, and lost another 5. It's going well! According to everything I've been reading, I'm on track and losing at a healthy rate. ...BUT. There's always a but. Here comes the complaining. My least favorite thing about myself - my lack of confidence. I want to date. I want to meet a man who will love me for me...not what I look like. But how do you do that when you don't love who you are? I'm young...I know. But I'm so impatient. Impatient to lose the weight, meet a man, start a family, and love me for who I am. So there it is. The opposite of how I'd introduce myself in any situation...but it's how I feel RIGHT now...and for some reason, writing it out makes me feel better.