Cynthia E.C.

Dear Lapband friends, Thank you so much for your responses. Only a person that has been there really understands the food battles that some of us fight. I have had my band for 3 years. It took me about 6-7 months to find my way. Things were great after that. The a year ago it went amuck. I have had a few problems with my band and had to have it corrected a about 2 years ago. PLEASE KEEP ME IN YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AND STAY IN TOUCH. I need some accountability.

I have a lapband and had lost 100 pounds. I have put 20 back on. I have lost my focus. I am not eating right, suffering from low blood sugar and trying to decide between adding more fluid to my band (I already throw up more than I should) and joining Wt. Watchers or Myfitnesspal. I exercise alot and often. Has anyone ever fallen off the wagon and managed to crawl back on, find their seat and start enjoying the ride again?????

I totally understand- more than you know I understand and more than I wish I did I UNDERSTAND!!! I am to food, what a drug addict is to food and what an alcohol is to an alcoholic. I too have been going to see a counselor. I have used food as a drug of choice, a means of celebration, a way to grieve and a way to express myself, abuse myself and love myself. I have been overweight all my life. At 53 I know to well the hell that comes from obesity from infancy through midlife. I am so thankful for the lap band but it is not the end all, be all and do all. I have suffered from a twisted band because I threw up so much and had to have it redone. I still throw up often, usually from eating too fast, too often and too much. I have managed to lose 60 pounds. I had lost 80 but I have gained 20 back. I am now struggling with blood sugar problems. I have severe weak spells. This fat girl works out hard and often. I spin, do weight lifting, yoga, body pump, use various cardio machines and walk. I think I actually work out too much. I use to work out 4-5 days a week for 90 minutes. Now I am down to 3-4 days a week for 90 minutes. I would love to know if anyone works out a lot and has a problem. I am wondering if I should cut my workouts down, add fluid to my band and try to get the added weight off. I am lost, depressed, and overwhelmed. PLEASE HELP!!!!!

I have had my lapband for almost 4 years. It has not only been life changing but also life altering. I don't know how to think thin and I am still struggling with the desire to eat more than I should or even want. I mean to be honest I don't recognize full anymore than I recognize true hunger. For the most part I have been successful but the battle isn't over - I don't think the war ever really is. I had lost almost 100 pounds but recently have put 20 pounds back on. I am really having a hard time physically and emotionally with this set back. Nevertheless, after this recent fill (I previously had to have all the fluid taken out of my band because I got a really bad stomach flu and I was also facing sinus surgery; hence, no fluid for several months!) I have been struggling with throwing up and a lot of air in my band. The air is so uncomfortable that I find myself throwing up in an attempt to relieve some of the pressure. Any ideas - has anyone ever had this problem before? I don't have a lot of fluid in my band but I am concerned.