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As most of you (those who read my post regularly) know, I got my band in August on 08. I have had troubles with restriction. I am on my 4th fill now and finally have the restriction that I have needed all alone. Up until this past Wednesday, I wasn't hardly losing any weight and what weight I was losing, I had to lose with self control.

I have a 14cc band and I have have 9cc in it so far. I thought until my last doctors visit, the band was going to be another one of those things I have tried and it just wasnt going to work. When I weighed in at the doctors office, for the first time, I weighed 267lbs. I lost 15lbs the first 2 weeks after getting my band and I was so excited. After that, I would stall and then lose very very slowly. When I weighed in on Wednesday, I weighed 229, thats without my shoes and socks on and taking 2lbs off for clothes. I weighed this morning, no clothes on at all and I now weigh 221lbs.

I am finally losing again and I am so happy. Today is Valentines day, my husband ask me what I want today and all I can think of is, I want another pair of pants cause the size 22s that I have been wearing, they are becoming a bit baggy on me. THAT FEELS SO DAMN GOOD TOO!!

My point today is this. For all of you banders who think the band isn't working for you, give it time, it will start to work. Just have faith in it. When you think of giving up or just sneaking that cookie, DONT DO IT. Kepp me in mind, I have been through hell I have been depressed, I have cried, I have thrown things, I have cussed this band around my stomach. But now, I am happy, I am losing weight, changine pant sizes again, looking better and feeling better. GO FOR YOUR GOAL AND NEVER STOP BELIEVING!!!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY EVERYONE

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Michele,

Thank you so much for this. I think there are so many bandsters out there that do not realize the amount of effort that goes into losing even with the band, the amount of follow-up that is needed, and lose patience prematurely. This surgery is NOT gastric bypass where weight loss can be quick, dramatic, and effortless. BUT, if you really put your work into it, know that you can make this a permanent change, and take one step at a time, it can be successful.

Congrats on keeping the faith!

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I needed a pep talk. I have gained and lost the same three pounds for the las t6 weeks. I am getting another fill on the 18th and hope it sparks some weight loss

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Thank you for posting this. It was exactly what I needed to hear! I got my third fill about 1-1/2 weeks ago. For several days after that, I finally got a sense of what this band is capable of. I could feel restriction, my portion size dropped and I lost 2.5 pounds. Now, the initial swelling has subsided and I don't feel the same restriction (sometimes in the morning, but not all day.) I feel certain that my next fill is going to kick my weight loss into gear. Patience is NOT my strength!:rolleyes:

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As most of you (those who read my post regularly) know, I got my band in August on 08. I have had troubles with restriction. I am on my 4th fill now and finally have the restriction that I have needed all alone. Up until this past Wednesday, I wasn't hardly losing any weight and what weight I was losing, I had to lose with self control.

I have a 14cc band and I have have 9cc in it so far. I thought until my last doctors visit, the band was going to be another one of those things I have tried and it just wasnt going to work. When I weighed in at the doctors office, for the first time, I weighed 267lbs. I lost 15lbs the first 2 weeks after getting my band and I was so excited. After that, I would stall and then lose very very slowly. When I weighed in on Wednesday, I weighed 229, thats without my shoes and socks on and taking 2lbs off for clothes. I weighed this morning, no clothes on at all and I now weigh 221lbs.

I am finally losing again and I am so happy. Today is Valentines day, my husband ask me what I want today and all I can think of is, I want another pair of pants cause the size 22s that I have been wearing, they are becoming a bit baggy on me. THAT FEELS SO DAMN GOOD TOO!!

My point today is this. For all of you banders who think the band isn't working for you, give it time, it will start to work. Just have faith in it. When you think of giving up or just sneaking that cookie, DONT DO IT. Kepp me in mind, I have been through hell I have been depressed, I have cried, I have thrown things, I have cussed this band around my stomach. But now, I am happy, I am losing weight, changine pant sizes again, looking better and feeling better. GO FOR YOUR GOAL AND NEVER STOP BELIEVING!!!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY EVERYONE

Thanks Michele. I might use your post on my blog...if that's okay. It made me cry and I am feeling so discouraged lately...I am glad that it is working for you now!

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Thank you so much for this post. I was feeling really bad about this band until I read this post. I have to just wait and stick with it. It will happen for me one day too. Thanks again. You have made me feel so much better.

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