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Ok girl...I'm back again for a visit I'm getting a body lift and a arm lift on Thursday!! How's everything going with you? I saw your post about not wanting to lose more weight...I'm with you!!

i am trying not to get frustrated but sometimes its just so hard and say why did i do this and why aren't i losing more weight...i dont expect to come off all at once, but maybe a lil more a week would be great. if i am losing inches i certainly dont even see the change in clothing...still same size pants and shirts. even tho i lost 12 lbs...ughhhh...lol

Thanks so much for your kind words and support. Yes, I have been feeling a lot better since I had some of the fluid taken out. I just need to be careful because I can tell I am able to eat more food. I don't want to gain any of my weight back from my unfill. Honey, it looks like you are doing a wonderful job. I am so proud of you! Again, thanks. PS. I work out really hard at the gym weekly.

Hi! I am doing pretty well how are you? I feel great most of the time as long as I keep following the rules. Weight loss is pretty steady at 2 lbs a week...so I am pretty happy with that.

Hi. Although I was banded 4 years ago, I am new to this site. I lost 89 lb and have gained 10 back, so I am considering going for a fill. I have not seen the band doc for 15 months!. Would love to hear from anyone who has had their band for awhile and how they are doing. My endocrinologist said that there is no evidence for bands past 5 years. ?? I know of alot of band people who have lost tb

come on weight loss !!!!!! not feeling encouraged...

Hey Heather! It seems like we may have similar weight loss journeys and I would love to follow you! Congrats on your weight loss so far!

Thanks! I used to run before gaining weight, but with the weight came major foot problems. Once I was banded, I decided that if I could get to a normal weight and my feet allowed it, I would start running again. After the weight loss, I have no foot, knee, or ankle pain. Now I get a runner's high, which I never had before! I ran a half marathon in Jan., and will run the Chicago Marathon in Oct.!

Hey there, thanks for asking My weight hasn't changed for like 2 weeks I started going to the gym for about an hour of cardio a day for the past 8 days and still nothing. I won't let myself give up and I'm hoping my fill on the 14th will decrease my appetite enough. How are you doing?

Yea, its been forever! That is great to hear about you loss! I have lost 70lbs so far. It is difficult at times to break the stalls. My own fault! I have a new tool, my wife has just got on board with the weight loss idea, this makes it easier to persuade her not to bring in those nasty little treat! You should post pics, I bet you are smokin hot!! Lets see!!!!!!

I am feeling great now! It has been a month since I had my band placed and I am doing very well. My appetite is dimmed for 3-4 hours between my small meals and it is fairly easy to keep my calories down below 1000 per day. I have lost significant weight but even more importantly I am sleeping better, feeling better, clothes are more comfortable, I can bend over to file now at work without pain!

I've been good girl..just trying to get this weight off..slowly going down..its been a struggle but still managing..howo are yu.i see you still look as fabolous! AS EVA

Wanted to check in and give a status report of my situation. My a 64 year old kid who has always been over weight. Tired all the diets but in recent years, I've gained even more wieght. My BMI is 35-36 and I'm ready for a change. Been considering LapBand or Realize Band Surgery. Have High BP, Chorl, Sore Joints, Bad Sleep, etc. Your comments?

How are you doing? Whe did you get banded? It's been 7 months to date when I got my band. It has totally changed my life in so many ways. It's not easy but I think every effort is sooooo worth what I have gained in returned.

i am trying to find out as much info as i can about lap band surgery in canada.i feel its the only outcome for me now to loose weight.

Ah right, well if you've got the fills inclusive for 2 years and that's your main concern, it does sound good, especially as you've had the experience with the band before and you know how to work with it. My surgery was absolutely fine with the HG, like I say though I would have liked more contact with them, more support, but I'm in a healthy bmi range now and maintaining, losing more weight is..

OK so I am going to start today off with scrabbled eggs and then meeting a friend at the mall near my house to walk....hoping the added exercise will help kick in the weight loss again....while in phase three I have not lost one pound but I haven't gained one either...hoping that I am doing this diet thing right....

I have been banded for 2 years in September. I only lost about 60 pounds My weight loss has slowed down lately . I read a book about the band. the writer suggested that we should have a support group. So here I am, looking for support

I'm in the mushy phase too. I'm so happy I can eat fish (not pureed). But, like most people on here my weight loss stopped as soon as I started this phase. Oh well, at least I feel almost back to normal. Except I have been very sleepy this week.

How is your weight loss journey coming along?

Hi, I saw you responded to my WW post. Just wanted to keep in touch to see how it was going for you. (If you joined) I did, Thursday will be 2 weeks. My first week I lost 3.8 which was exciting. I really like the new program. Fingers crossed on some weight loss this week, I had family parties over the weekend (those are always great sabotagers! lol)

I have my seminar 5/3/11. Nervous but excited. Concerned about my insurance d/t wanting 5 year history. I have not had a BMI over 35 that long, however I have 3 comorbitities. I hope my ins.(BCBS) NYS isn,t going to make me maintain this weight 3 more years at great risk to my health.

Can anyone tell about how much saline is required in the band before the weight start to come off.. I am 5cc filled no fills yet externally Post a second Op as my band flipped over. and became twisted.. Stayed the same No weight loss!

I was banded in 2003 and still have yet to make my goal. Feeling of failure... yep! Embarrassed? ....yes. Still the optimist?...surprisingly yes! I have done 4 triathlons and one half marathon and had many personal trainers. Yet the weight hangs on. Going for a fill next week cause I can eat anything.

You'll be back on track before you know it!!! Now that the weather is getting nice Im going to start running at the park

I hope it will boost my weight loss even more.