I'm so happy for you... welcome back! Your courage (and positive attitude) is going to get you through this!! You can do this... and we're here with you! Best wishes!

Good luck! My husband today asked me if you can stretch the band and gain weight. I guess you answered his question.

I went to my support group tonight and love it. Do you still go to them?

No, I didn't have a support group or support system. That is a recipe for failure. I now have my Nutritionist, Daughter and Son in Law. I left my husband and left an abusive situation. I feel 100% better and the weight is falling off. My Daughter encourages healthy meals. I remain a vegetarian, but I sneak in fish now and then and maybe some cottage cheese.

You have to have support - it is a must!!! There are thinks that happen with a band that no one else understands. Gurgling noises, hiccups, productive burping or even vomiting. I found if I was stressed I ate too fast and it just came back up.

Also, I was told by the Nutritionist that stress causes irritation in your stomach. For me, the band is tighter and I am nausea Now instead of eating something soft like cereal and milk, I ride it out. Try to eat a few bites fruit.

You have to be good to yourself FIRST. I feel amazing. I am happy again with my band. We are friends again