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  1. Hi there, I don't post (or read) the forums as often as I should, but I recently recommitted to my weight loss program and intend to post more faithfully as part of my support. So many people share your frustration. Truly. It will work. But it's not a 'miracle' cure for our weight loss. It's a tool (Dang I still hate hearing that, even from myself). My band has brought to light the many many issues I have with food. If you feel restriction with your fills, you need to take a good hard look at what you are doing. If you do not feel adequate restriction, you may need more fill. I could convince myself, justify, and rationalize eating almost anything. Even with my band. I was on a 5 month plateau and could not figure out why. Even when I used Fitday.com I was still at a loss as to why I wasn't losing. Of course I was totally lying to myself about what I was eating... not recording it, or only weighing when I knew I was having a 'good' day. After 5 months I went to my fill doc - who is different than my surgeon - and pleaded for help. Brutal, honest help. He was wonderful and we went over everything I ate on a regular basis. He asked me to promise to make some simple changes for 6 weeks. SIX WEEKS. Then come back and see him again. I'm now on week 2 and happy to say I'm off the plateau and I've lost 3 more pounds finally. Basically I am totally off ANY liquid calories. I was having a coffee drink here and there, cream in my coffee, etc (I rationalized that it was THAT many calories). Protein and veggies, and NO in between meal snacks. (that was tough) Anyway, what I'm saying with all this rambling, is that perhaps you are not being totally honest with yourself. I don't mean that in a mean way at all. Please don't take it that way. This has not been an easy journey for me and I'm struggling every step of the way. I know how you feel. I'm a year out now, and I'm down around 60 lbs and very happy with that. I have another 40 to go. Be honest with yourself, get a fill if you need it and feel free to scream and yell whenever you want! Hugs, Suzy
  2. I went back and read your first message after reading this one, and my first thought was that maybe your mother is a bit envious because you have this option and she doesn't. Do you think that could be it? You are going to be amazed at how differently people treat you when you make the commitment to go forward with this, when you have the surgery, and then when the weight starts coming off. It truly is a journey, and it ain't just about the weight loss baby! Everything changes. Attitudes, friendships, your own emotions, the way food tastes, .. just so much. It's a wonderful experience and I wouldn't change a thing. You just have to keep yourself open to all the wonderful changes, and let the negative stuff roll on by. Stay true to your convictions and you will be one happy woman! Suz
  3. Phew! I'm so glad you got it. I was a little embarassed. There is no smilie for embarassment on this thing. Suz
  4. Sorry... that was meant to be a joke. I didn't mean to sound like I was worried. Since I've lost weight I can really feel my port, but when I'm full it just tends to stick out more, so I feel like one of those turkeys with the little button thing that says "I'm done!" Bad joke... sorry. Suzy
  5. When I eat until I'm full, my port sticks out and I can feel it from the outside... a lot. I feel like a Butterball Turkey.
  6. Hi there, Just a couple of comments. God gave you the ability to choose. You have the right to choose to be healthy. Obesity is a disease. Those less informed think it is simply a matter of willpower, which it isn't. Perhaps you could give your family some literature about the disease of obesity, and that it's epidemic in the U.S. There is a really good article in Fortune Magazine about food being the next nicotine. That might be helpful. You are doing the right thing. Suzy 10/24/03 319/260-ish/ wherever I'm comfortable
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