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I'm 2 mos post-op.  I'm feeling good, no issues. I had my 2nd fill 2 wks ago (an additional 1cc) and I am now at 5cc. Have to tell you, don't feel any different from 4 to 5.  But, it is what it is.  I am at 217lbs.  Down just about 30lbs, minus a few ounces. 
I am an event planner and had my biggest event of the year last weekend in NYC.  Not that that chaos is over, I can get my life back to schedule with the gym 3-4 days a week. Additionally, my part-time consulting gig with Dress for Success ends this Saturday so, I am looking forward to getting my life back and having a little fun.  Looking to start dating again as I am getting some confidence back.  I also cleaned out my closet 3 wks ago and will be taking a full bag of 14/16 and other nice clothes to the ladies of Dress for Success tomorrow. I hope they enjoy them.

Today was my 9 yr anniversary from my Gastric Bypass.  The past few yrs haven't been anything to celebrate bc my weight has been up.  While I don't recall my weight on 8/15 in 2010, 2009 or 2008, I know it wasn't as optimistic as I am now.

So, what did I get for my RNY-versary?  A 2nd fill in my band.  Another 1CC, now up to 5CC.

Heather 

 9 years ago Monday I had my Gastric Bypass and 7 weeks ago I was Banded (BOB).  I am down like 30lbs and feel restriction again for the 1^st time in 3-4yrs.  I still have a ways to go [305 in 2002, 175 in 2003, 246 before BOB and now 220ish] but I am loving love again. I get my 2^nd fill on Monday and hoping it helps kick my plateau.  I just started exercising again (i.e. doing more than walking as I walk a ton anyway living in Manhattan).  But, let me tell you something…I AM CRAVING SWEETS. All I do is eat protein, salads, veggiess, more protein.  No shakes (yuck).  I am getting 80+ g of protein a day and I am happy to report, my hair never looked better. But, I need something sweet. I think something small, delicious, an amuse bush (as they would say on Top Chef) that is about 100-200 calories.  Any recommendations? I’m also craving some Naan bread but I don’t even DARE.

Not much has changed as of late. I am looking forward to my fill on the 19th.  I know I am not yet at my 'sweet' spot.  I cannot eat a lot and it does change day to day and time of day.  I am happy with the loss so far and I know I would be down more if I exercised more.  I am so busy with work that I just cannot find the time. I decided to lock out 8-10AM on my work calendar everyday as busy (since I work from home) to force myself to go.  I went 2X each the past 2 wks, my goals is 304 this week and then once I am going a full mornth 4X/wk, I am going to get a trainer. I've already spoken to someone at NYSC but I need to get the consistency first.