tigerlilly46

Me too I'm afraid....I got banded April 2011 and was doing fine until I got stuck and dr took all fluid out, had a 3 week break put on 7 pounds went for fill he put back 2.5ml I did ask for more but he wouldn't and said to go slow with fills and now not seeing him again until another 3 weeks! So frustrated with myself and still have no restriction and no self control.....Urgggh. Will I ever get back to that sweet spot?

Hi deseree65. We appear to have a lot in common including born in the same year. I feel your dilemma believe me. Well, update so far it will be 4 weeks on Friday that I was unfilled and oh boy, it's been tough, I tried to keep on track but to be honest this is why I had a band in the first place to CONTROL my portions, it's that, I so dislike the feeling of being hungry and the daily battle with myself to keep on the straight and narrow and i cannot wait until this friday 12th July to get a fill and just hope that my over indulgences haven't harmed my band. I haven't gone completely off the rails, I've not turned to fast foods in a big way or gorged on certain foods, believe me I had to be so strong not to go through the drive through of Macdonalds on the way home from work numerous times but could so easily have done, if I gave in. Its been the enjoyment of eating normally but the inability to keep to the band portion sizes that I've struggled with, feeling hungry, (probably due to me stretching my pouch) I've so enjoyed eating bread, all kinds of meats without PB'ing but the realisation of this is, I've gained 10 pounds so far, which could of been worse but still soul destroying after getting so near to my goal weight, which is 163 pounds I was 13 pounds away from this and now its 23 pounds. I shall hopefully look at this experience as a band holiday and hopefully after Friday I will be restricted enough to start losing again....I'm sorry I couldn't paint a more positive picture for you, the only advice I can give is try try and control your portion sizes, that way you won't feel so hungry, good news for you is that you are being filled on Tuesday which isn't too long to wait....keep me updated and I will update you too and hopefully together we can get back on track.... You have done so well with your weight loss journey so far and I wish you all the luck and strength to get through this period until your fill....Good Luck! X

Thanks aviva........Tried to add you aviva1979 but not able to for some reason....possibly coz I'm using IPad and IPhone devices ? Not sure x

Thank you so much everyone for your support and words of wisdom and advice After reading all your comments I feel so inspired to kick my butt into gear. Gone back to portion control and recording on my fitness pal what I'm eating.....it's only Day 1 but so determined to get back on track....! Xx Fitness pal username crazymama46 x

Okay, I'm 2 yrs 2months post op..... and Friday last week I had to be completely unfilled, had 5cc out of my band.....I had the "green zone" since April last year, until, for some unknown reason either got stuck or other and started getting acid reflux and couldn't even keep down water.... So had an emergency unfill. The stuck problem and acid reflux has gone but I have no restriction at all.......and NO SELF CONTROL.... it's like I've been let off the leash and 'Over eating'...because I can! I want a fill ASAP! Can't be seen until 12th July and I'm dreading weight gain ..., have gained a couple of pounds so far but it's scary that I'm on the slippery slope of becoming out of control , I keep telling myself NO "think portion size" but it's so hard not to eat more.....I'm weak....stupid and know what I'm doing is madness after losing 185 pounds and nearly at my goal weight too...it's like I'm a naughty child, all out to cause havoc! .... Help! Anyone else had a complete unfill and struggling to get back on track.. I've got my fitness pal but I can't do any exercise at the moment due to recently having a slipped disc...I don't want to ruin all the good I've/my band has done.....really down and desperate!

Ok..Thanks for the advice, will call doctor tomorrow

Been banded for 2 years haven't had a fill since April 2012. Lately I have been able to eat more well a little but more often than 3 meals a day but I've been getting pain in upper part of stomach to the left actually and feeling full just after a couple of mouthfuls and running to the bathroom and getting rid if most of it. I haven't been exactly text book and don't just stick to the recommended cup full of food I tend to eat til I'm full if I ever over indulge I bring it back up. That's how it's been up until now... Anyone else have this problem ? Weight loss has been slow and steady just under 6 stones in nearly 2 years. Have fluctuated between 3 to 4 pounds but stayed same weight for a few months and ideally would like to lose another stone and a half to get to goal. It's just now I appear to not be able to eat very much at all unless its soup or chocolate slider foods I suppose.

Sorry carolinagirl didn't see your post.... Yeah i'm going to ring him tomorrow. Thanks for your support

Thanks everyone for the support

Or I eat moe than I should, i've never felt like this before I wake up and feel like something is stuck and its never lasted this long. Has anyone experienced same and will this feeling go? Or do I need to get an infill ?

Been banded 17 months still got around 25 pounds to reach my goal but for last 3 days been PB'ing and feel like something is stuck. So frustrated !I haven't been for a fill since beginning of April and although I have experienced PB'ing if I eat certain foods cont....

Hi I was banded April 2011. I have had 3 fills so far and would say that I have attained my 'green spot'. I have lost 74 pounds pre op weight. I still have around 20 pounds to go, before I reach my goal. I just wondered if there is anyone out there who has check up's regularly ? I follow banded Wendy on you tube and she appears to have a good relationship with her surgeon and regular scans and blood checks. I did have check ups for first 12 months but this aftercare ran out in April and now on my own.

Hi. I've been banded for 18 months and I take 4 pills a day which I have to say are quite hard work. 3 of the pills are what I consider to be quite big so I half them and take them throughout the day with milk it's the only way I can get them down sometimes they get stuck but i find the best time to take them is a little while after a meal as long as you haven't over eaten you should be fine. I take 2 x hair,skin and nail tabs 1 x biotin and 1 quick acting multi vitamin with iron. I know everyone is different but if you half them if you still find you can't swallow as long as they are solid vitamins and not powder filled you should be fine, the milk helps somehow move them down too. Good luck