2manymeds

When I got my first fill, it wasn't an option even though I was very happy with my weight loss. I ended up having all the fill removed within 2 weeks. Then I had the band removed completely.

I'd like to modify that statement slightly
The band works because you simply cannot overeat if you choose the correct foods.
So what the hell does that mean?
That if you eat foods such as solid Protein , veg and a small portion of carbs you cannot overeat. The band will work in the way that it is designed to work and you shouldn't be hungry for a period of a number of hours afterwards. What it won't do is choose those foods for you so if you decide that you are going to drink milkshakes and eat candy and icecream and Cookies and other so called slider foods your band won't stop you , you will be able to eat enough of these that you can still gain weight and you will get hungry again sooner than you should. The band also won't force you to exercise.
Often people that think they are physically hungry aren't. People lose touch with the true hunger signals and interpret stomach noises and grumbling etc as hunger which in most instances isn't. There are lots of reasons people eat other than true hunger.
Having said that I think most of us have had a similar experience to you. We have tried every diet know to man ( and then some) and not been able to keep the weight off. I know I have even tried hypnotism, injections etc. I have lost all my excess weight and have been maintaing now for approx 2 years. This is the easiest diet I have ever been on.

Short and to the point.
All i can say is band is a tool. If you follow the rules eat right and exercise you will do well. The band has helped me eat less. I have lost 82 lbs and feel great.
Good Luck
Wendy

Hey Crystal - I have lots of tips and recipes ideas on my blog. There's a tab for recipes, here's the link happilyafterlapband.blogspot.com