Returning to OH.....need some help

Hello everyone,  My name is Pam and I live in South Portland. Today is my 3 year Bandiversary !!!   Yeah.   Being 3 years out I have to admit I am a bit disappointed as I have not yet reached my weight loss goals. For the last year I have to admit that life got in the way of my following the "band" way of life for the last year. I have been plateaued in this last year. I am going for my first fill in over a year, this Wednesday. I am excited about the upcoming fill but I have to admit that I am fearful. I have allowed myself to give in to some bad habits and have made bad dietary choices over the last year. So, I guess, what I am looking for from everyone is help, ideas of what on earth I am going to eat to follow the rules and support through this time. I know I learned so much when I was here before I supported as much as took support. I look forward to making many new friends here.

Welcome  back.   This is where you need to be   for  some support.    Nice to meet you.   Have a great Sunday!!!!

Good morning Disney girl,  I am also a bandster and am still a newbie.  I had my wls on 4/21/08, I have only receive one fill and do not have any restrictions.  I totally understand how easy it it to get back into bad habbits, but continue and try to follow a good eating plan and count my calories.  As the rest of my life has been, weekends are hard, we entertain and go out alot and enjoy life, and being on a diet isn't so much fun, and having fun IS MY LIFE...I will be going in for a fill on July 1st I look forward to getting some restriction so I can at least control my intake of food.  I am curious why you waited so long to return for a fill.  Have you still got a good restriction?  are your bad habbits quantity of food or quality of food??  Also, I am NOT, other then the Dr. 's, setting a goal,  I will be happy and satisfied if I am comfortable and healthy.  I have only lost 25 lbs, most pre op and already am feeling a small difference, I got a size 16 pants last week and I wore them a few nights ago and were baggie as night went on, I should have got a 14, and in my mind, a 14 is great I think I look good in a 14.  Being skinny/not my style. I do look foward to hearing about your journey.  how have you felt?  and problems? I should probably read your profile, hehe  have a great day.  and welcome to the board.  Hugs, Cheryl

I am willing to help however I can help. Different surgery but I believe food choices should be similar. Glad you rejoined us.

Hi Pam!  Welcome back and congrats on your Bandiversary!!!!  Sounds like getting a fill might help you get things started again!  Start couting those calories, getting your protein, fluids, and exercise and hopefully things will start moving for you!  Keep us posted!  We're here for you!  Ruth