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A lost soul

Well, here I am, 3 months shy of being banded 3 years and in a position I never thought I would be in again. I have gained about 30 lbs since the end of June and my clothes are all tight. I have to search out my big clothes again. and sob, my lovely new clothes in size 10 don't fit.

I am also depressed that this has happened. The main reason it happened was that I had to get a defill of 2 cc when my stomach was so upset and my band so tight. That was not my doing. What I do blame myself for is not controlling my eating. God knows I have dieted a million times in my life so I know how to lose weight and how to make good choices in my food. I had no restriction and I ate everything and anything. I was especially addicted to junk food and sweet stuff so of course I gained quickly.

I have had 1 1/2 cc fills put back in and do feel restricted but not enough I guess. I can't get past my head hunger it seems. Probably because I was sooo restricted when my band was too tight, now I am bingeing.

I started going to Curves again and am trying to eat healthy. I am going to get another fill of 1/2 cc. That will take me back to the full 2 cc I had taken out the end of June. I am so afraid my band is not going to work for me again.

Anyone else struggling with similar circumstances?:thumbup:

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ladybug on a mission

LAP-BAND Patients

Sorry to hear that you have had a struggle with your band. It sounds like you are back on track and heading in the right direction. Keep your head high and move on! HUGS

Bklynike

LAP-BAND Patients

You know what has to be done. You know how to do it. The band is a tool, so every single ounce you lost, you did it. Every drop of sweat you lost working out, you did. You did it once and will do it again. Don't allow yourself to play the pity card. Get up, get moving and get back on track. Thousands of people would love to be on the journey we are on, but for one reason or another can't do it. Make us all proud - continue on track. I wish you the best of luck.

marw

LAP-BAND Patients

You can do it. Pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start where you are. Keep us posted!

Living My Dream

LAP-BAND Patients

Thank you so much for your encouragement everyone. I need to check out this site everyday right now so I can stay focussed. I get great support from my fellow lapbanders who understand.

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