Reached 100 lbs. lost! I can't believe it!

[drivera 0]

To those of you who have no band restriction yet, I was one of you! I thought that I would have an immediate sense of fullness right away. I was INCREDIBLY DISMAYED to say the least when I could still eat like a normal person after the surgery. For me, I had three or four fills (I can't believe I cannot remember) before I could only eat about 3 oz. of food at a sitting. It is the weirdest feeling that I get full after a couple bites of food!!!! My mind still wants to eat all the same way as before, but the tummy says NO! I have to eat very, very slowly and chew well or I throw up. I do have a very tight bad though. I even have to drink slowly. Most would say I need to get it loosened a bit, but I don't dare! I am scared to cross that fine line. It is so wonderful not to feel like I have to eat 2-3 plates of food to feel nice and really full. By the way, I have not had a fill since my January 2011 fill and I still have excellent restriction. Oh yeah, I was 279 in January. I had gained back a little weight post op. For me, cause I don't exercise a whole lot, some weeks I don't lose weight and then I will lose a few pounds all of the sudden. We are all different, so don't get discouraged! Anyone, feel free to write me (drivera123@rochester.rr.com) or even call me if you have any questions or need a shoulder, etc. My name is Diane Rivera, 585-295-3801. I am in Rochester, NY.

[Ro-Jae327 4]

Congrats girl! I may take you up on your offer. I was banded 6/17. I've lost 23lbs so far! But I'm sure I'll need a shoulder soon. Keep up the good work.

[lakegirl88 13]

Awsome Diane happy for you.

[jen120 23]

:woot::welldone::waytogo:

Super Awesome!

[Shelley64 26]

Wow! Way to go girl!

[CheckYes 46]

Keep up the great work!!!

[LapNYC 3]

Mazel tov!

[Mamarotten 1]

2 thumbs up to you!!!! Way to go

[drivera 0]

80 POUNDS DOWN - 42 TO GO!

No fills so far!

Thank you!

Hey, you have not had a fill and lost all that weight?

[drivera 0]

Great job, really gives me hope My band is not where it should be yet and have been getting discouraged on a daily basis. I plan on making an appointment tomorrow to talk with my doc and hopefully get my 3rd fill soon. Crossing my fingers that this will be the one! I get married in 5 months and counting!!!

Don't get discouraged. You will get the right fill soon. Only a few get lucky and get just a couple fills and get that sweet spot. We are not in that "few".

You are going to be a beautiful bride!

[TheBandedPeach 3]

Don't get discouraged. You will get the right fill soon. Only a few get lucky and get just a couple fills and get that sweet spot. We are not in that "few".

You are going to be a beautiful bride!

Thanks so much for your kind words

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[Joleen 3]

Congtats!!! I am losing weight slowly also!!! It must feel great to lose 100 lbs, I have a friend that is on your same exact plan!!! She just hit the 100 lb. mark, but she just started exercising. I am trying to get motivated to exercise. That's the key but it is tough!!!

Good luck on your continued success!!

[Noturningback15 45]

Congrats! I am hoping to reach the 100lb mark by the end of the year.. .

[LVGirl 4]

You did outstanding! Congrats!!

[Lilium 2]

Congrats Diane! I just started my band journey this April and hope to be where you are by this time next year. Your story is very encouraging.

Thanks for letting us know about your path to success.