Happy Bandiversary to me !

Well Saturday was my bandiversary.  It hardly feels like a year has gone by.  I'm still only down 52 lbs since surgery and have been since May.  Not losing an ounce.  I go back for a fill (hopefully a fill) on Nov 5.  If I don't get a fill I'm not sure what I'll do.  I'm on my own here without restriction, with a stretched pouch and losing momentum.  I lost 56 prior to surgery on Weigh****chers.  I'm still on weigh****chers but can't follow their plan due to the diet restrictions for the band.  I'm paying a lot of money to go nowhere.  I know I should be exercising but never seem to make time for it.  If this next appointment doesn't go so well I may ask for a complete unfill and try to do it on my own.   I'll talk to Dr. B about this option ... not sure which way I'll go.  it depends on my fluoroscopy and see if the pouch has shrunk first.  I honestly never ever get a feeling of fullness.  I'm concerned the pouch didn't shrink and that my band may not serve me well any more.  I'd have to say that the first 3-4 months were my best band months.   Since then it's been a roller coaster.   Wish me well on the 5th. 

** I'm still down a total of 108 since I started weigh****chers Feb/08 for which I am very very happy and grateful**

Happy Banaversary!  I hope all goes well with your appointment. I know it is all too easy to get discouraged, but you have done amazing.....celebrate your success. When I am trying kick myself in the butt, because I m feeling discouraged, I remember where the band has gotten me, and, if I never lost another ounce, I take comfort that my band will help keep the weight off. I feel so much better than I did a year ago...I have been given a wonderful gift. I know your situation is a little different, with your pouch issues, but we can hope that they will soon be resolved.

Happy Bandaversary!!! I can't imagine what your struggles have been like but I do know how it feels to celebrate a loss. Look at what you have lost over the past year and pre-op! Can you honestly say that if weren't for the prospect of getting the band that you would have lost that weight pre-op! AND the 50ish lbs you have lost post-op. So although it is easier for me to say, that band has served you well. Getting discouraged is so easy. Staying positive is a challange. BUT you are tough and you can stay positive. Hoping your appt. in November brings you hope and promises that things will get better. You are such an inspiration to us "newbies". Although we have different types of surgeries, the struggles are the same and the head games are the same. So I look to you and your blogs and discussions for guidance. Hang in there....please...and be proud of your accomplishments. We love you!

Sugarbear

Happy Bandiversary!  Don't be discouraged!  I know your weight loss may not be progressing the way you want it to, but you've got to hang in there.  I hope you find something that works for you.  I'm coming up on my bandiversay in December, and I feel like I'm not doing as well as I would like.  I have lost about 90lbs, but the weight loss has been really slow for the past 2 months.  I would like to lose 55 more lbs.  Do you have a band buddy or a support group?  I don't, and it's been hard without having encouragementfrom someone going through the same thing.  Anywho...hang in there and try to keep a positive attitude!  You've come to far to give up now!

thanks Purple, I have my friends here on the NB board who keep me in line.  It is tough and hard to stay positive when things aren't moving.  I have done great and don't take that for granted at all.  It was hard work that got me there.  I will get going again I'm sure.  Thanks for your kind words. 

 Good luck with your appointment.  You have done an amazing job so far.  WOW one full year.  I am just approaching the 6 month mark and while i have lost over half of what i need to lose - it is coming off very slowly, about 4 pounds a month.  CONGRATS on your bandiversary!!!  Here's hoping things are back to where they need to be :-)

Hi Patsy and Happy Bandiversary!!

I'm hoping that they can get you a fill on the 5th and get you started again.
I have a friend who got a band last November and is having a lot of the same issues as you - no restriction despite fills etc. She is now in Arizona for the winter and hoping that the support group she attends there will help get her going.

I am muddling along. I am able to eat pretty much everything now and more than I could although nothing like I did before but I am not losing like I thought I would.
I also should be exercising more, and I have nothing but time! My birthday is the 4th and I am asking for a recumbent exercise bike - how can he say no?
I am 5 months out and have lost almost 45 lbs in that time. 45 would bring me to 100 altogether but I still need to lose another 70!!
Anyway I am determined to get it done even if it takes another year.
I am so much happier and so glad to be off most of my medications and I know you are happy to be down 100+ lbs.

Like someone else said, you've come way too far to give up now - so chin up - talk to your Dr. and do what you need to because after all YOU are sooo worth it!!

Take Care, and lots of luck on the 5th
Joann

HAPPY BANDAVERSARY PATSY!!!!

! WOW has it been a year already. My my, time sure does fly!  I remember the pictures you had as your avatar when you were first on here and I recal the pics you posted of your vacation. Parasailing and whatnot. You sure have come a long way baby!! You are doing great patsy. Anytime you feel discouraged, just pull out those pictures that you had on here and it should help.

Hopefully you will get your fill and be on your way to losing again Patsy.  Hang it there girl, you will get there!!

Happy Bandiversary Patsy! Don't focus so much on what you haven't lost - think of what you have lost. You have had a rough and unusual time of it. Hope during your second year as a bandster things get all workin' like they should. Congrats on a great first year

((((( Penelope ))))

I'm so sorry this has been a tough journey for you. Wish I could wave a magic wand and make it easier. I hope things go well with Dr B. Why would you get unfilled - is it causing you problems still with your current fill level?

I am glad to see you focus on the 100 lbs that is gone. I can imagine your frustration, friend. I really hope things improve for you soon!