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Hi ALL!!! I haven't been here in forever but wanted to stop in and say hi. I have been banded close to 2 years now and I just recently got a good fill and have some pretty decent restriction about 3 months ago. Before that, I was using shear will power and failing. I am down 21 pounds since the fill and 38 from my highest. Okay so now, I am a little lost on the new format of the forum. Not sure if there are less people here but the posts seem to be so minimal... Just wondering if I am on the right board. Just wanted to give a shout out and say hey. Hope all of you are doing well in your journeys. Heidi

Thanks all for your replies and support. I don't know why I stopped coming around here for the support I needed. Today is a new day and I am happy to report that so far so good. I have switched up to a high protein diet and went for my walk/jog this morning...it felt WONDERFUL (not while I was doing it but after I could breath again). I am stoked to get back in control of my health. I was hoping a fill would help cause the only time I do feel anything is when I am on the monthly. so just stopping in again and letting you all know I love your support and look forward to actually posting my success on here soon. (I have to first get the courage up to stand on the scale again....ugh) Heidi

Hey all, It has been way to long since I have posted here. I really don't even know where to start except to say I am failing. I still am not sure what to do about the fills, It seems like I can get stuck on just about anything but I never feel full. I say never but I mean as far as quantity, I can eat as much as I used to. I only have a really hard time getting food down when it is that time of month. I usually end up PBing once a day at least during these few days. I am going thru a divorce right now so funds are not as easy to come by as I had expected when I got this thing over a year ago. So a fill is not in my near future. I originally lost 48 pounds but I do believe I only have 20 still off. The reason i am here now is to get some much needed support. I am getting my life in order and with that comes my body and health. Tomorrow, I start a couch potato to 3K in 90 days program with my friend. (she is a paramedic, thank GOD!!!) I am also going to live on the points system from WW for a while till i can afford the fill. i really am curious for those who have success with the band, Have you gone thru this type of problem? DId I waste 8 grand? Am I just not at my sweet spot? I was so hopeful that this would disable my ablity to eat like I can. Ugggg.. any and all advice would be lovely. Thanks

OH SARAH!!! HOW WONDERFUL!!!! I remember how very clearly you wanted this. I remember how you told us that you were doing the band for that reason as well. I will never forget the look on your face. It was heartbreaking. I stopped at that minute and WILLED a baby in your womb. (I do realize I had NOTHING to do with the child growing there now. ) But I am saying a prayer of thanks because I KNOW you will be such an awesome mother. I only knew you for a few hours but you inspired me. Congrats on everything. If you remember I had 4 lost pregnancies without the band, so if you ever need anything, I am so here. Let me know how you feel, any sickness? I am so very very happy for you. Some people just deserve this miracle more, and you are definatley one of them. -Heidi

I am sorry you are going thru something. I know life gets rough and sometimes you just need to vent a bit. We are all here for support. Lets face it, every aspect of our lives directly influence our new lifestyles of being banded. I wish you the best.

I am floored. I loved this post. I have found yet another HERO!!!

Are you serious???? Did you go back down to TJ for the second fill? I am so jealous, I have not found restriction yet. Good for you though. You two are making me jealous with all the weight loss. I was banded before you.

Hi Diana, just curious about this test. First can you add veggies? Next, can you have what you had on day one to day 4? Is it a progressive thing where you add to the day before or is it strict "only that on that day?" You know what I mean?

Hi Sarah, I remember meeting you last month and you told me how this was your goal. I am soooo super excited for you. I can't help but be so jealous though. My second fill has not done anything for me. I have not lost an ounce since we had our second fill. I wish all the best for you and I am sure you will be going to Europe soon. You are on a roll.

I just reread your post. that was taken a week ago? Girl, that was a bad angle. maybe get one that is more straignt on,

Gorgeous before...gorgeous after. But I can sure see the difference. You are doing Great

:lb24: :lb21: :lb10: :lb13: Good for you. what a great milestone to make. let's see some PICTURES!!!!!!! You will be happy you keep an account of the progress.

Thats pretty cool, I am suppose to be 151.2. I was that when i got married 10 years ago and thought I was a fat cow. Huh. Should have been "happy" with that. My fill doc here in South dakota said he does not forsee me getting anywhere below 175. I am not good with that. I plan to be a hot mama once again.

Goodness, I stopped spicy foods long ago. I LOVE spicy foods but I tried them once after the band and I was in hell. Not because of the way it affected my tummy but because I could not wash the spice out with a drink. I had to sit there and allow my saliva to build up to quench the burn. Oh it tasted so good but the fire could not be put out. Now I can do a bite of spice then put in a piece of chewing gum to help with the burn. I do miss my spicy foods but I have not had any heartburn since I was banded. Go figure. :ireful3: :heat: :heat: :heat: