For newbies: Reflections six months after banding (long)

[pati-o 6]

Zoe,

Even though I know that my chances of hitting that "sweet spot" are slim, I am trying to mentally trick myself into believing that this fill will work. Even a teensy bit more restriction then I have now will be better then nothing. I'm hoping I can trick my stomach into it even though my brain knows better:)

[KarenB 0]

Hi Zoe. Thanks for your very moving words. I didn't realize before reading it that I'm approaching my 3 month bandiversary. AND I can't figure out why I haven't lost 100 lbs. yet! AND I was feeling embarassed to be asking about PB'ing almost 3 months out, but you helped me remember that we don't always take a straight path, nor are we sent on one. Contrats & thanks.

Karen

[New Hope 37]

Zoe, Congratulations on a very important anniversary! I have so enjoyed your posts about your WL journey. You are a beautiful woman - inside and out. Looking forward to what the next six months brings you.

[Zoe 6]

Aww, now I'm blushing and I'm going to cry. . . before the computer screen turns into a blur, I looked at everyone's weight-loss stats just in this thread. You are amazing! Pati, you may not have to trick yourself; even if you don't hit that perfect "sweet spot" with the first fill, you'll still notice a difference from no fill at all. And Karen, look at that -- 30 lbs. in three months. Way to go! Marie, you are very kind. Looks like you have your one-year anniversary the same day as my nine-month one. I love that you changed your screen name to reflect your attitude! Thanks for writing.

[TraumaNurse 1]

Thank you for sharing your story.. You truly are an inspiration!!

~Christina~