oneangel34

I agree, you might need a fill. I don't binge eat, but I have been able to eat a lot more than I should be able to. I just went for a new fill Thursday. I had a regain of 40 something pounds before I decided to stop my over eating. I was always hungry and didn't have much restriction at all. I'm hoping this fill helps we lose the rest of my regain.
Do you think you might need a fill?
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I had a fill. I am on full liquids at the moment. I forgot what it felt like to have a fill. I had her check my Fluid level. So she removed the Fluid and then added it back, along with a fill. I am At 7.5 cc's now.
I fill so much restriction now!! I guess we will see how this works. I weighed in at 151.6 this morning.
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I had a fill. I am on full liquids at the moment. I forgot what it felt like to have a fill. I had her check my Fluid level. So she removed the Fluid and then added it back, along with a fill. I am At 7.5 cc's now.
I fill so much restriction now!! I guess we will see how this works. I weighed in at 151.6 this morning.
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Thanks katie, I've had a couple fills since then, but can't lose any weight...I'm trying, just frustrating...hope all goes well with you xoxo
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I am at 151! Getting closer
~ Katie

I didn't have the band, but I am catching myself slipping into old habits. I also have a bad back and doctor told me to do the elliptical, bike or something similar. There's always pool exercises. My insurance doesn't cover my visits anymore, so I didn't go to my 1 year check up. it's hard, but we can't get back on track!

I've lost a tremendous amount of weight with the band but started getting off track last year after I quit smoking. Well I started going back in for fills and I think I'm back in the green zone because I lost 23 pounds in 23 days!
Woo hoo!

@@oneangel34 -- just throwing out a few ideas
If your back problems might possibly be a result of your weight, you may qualify for insurance coverage of bariatric/band services.
If you were tracking your meals electronically, you should be able to retrieve at least a few weeks' worth as models for restarting.
If you don't have the papers given to you by the practice RD, call and ask for copies because, well, you can't find them.
Take a deep breath. I'll bet that you're not as far out at sea as you think. You were capable in 2012. You didn't lose it.

Yes, I have the band and would advise seeing the doctor even without insurance... A fill is $150 at my doctor's office (out of pocket) and the results are well worth it, IMHO. The only way the band will work is if it's full! If you remember what fill your previous band had, ask for that amount of Fluid and see how you do.
I fell into the "carb" trap during an intense bout of PMS recently so I hear ya. It sucks how easy it is to keep downing sugary foods because they slide through so easily.
My best advice: eat Protein first and then see how you feel. Protein is what fills me up the most (and what keeps me satisfied the longest). And of course, drink your water!
Good luck!!

If you didn't track you food when you lost the weight before, do it now. I used myfitnesspal religiously and it made me aware of everything I ate.
PS: I'm banded as well and while I understand how expensive it is to see the doctor without insurance, an adjustment will probably help you enormously as you well know the band doesn't help without correct restriction. Good luck hon!

I had lapband surgery in April 30th of 2012. I am 5"1, and I'm 49 years old. My highest weight was 223. I lost 100 pounds and reached my goal weight of 123. Then I had a port leak in early 2014 and had port revision surgery in September of 2014. I have had a huge regain. I am back up to 165. The insurance I have now doesn't cover my Dr's visits anymore. I am not at a good restriction. And I can't afford to get the fills I need at this time. Has anyone else had a regain? And if so, what did you do to drop the weight again? As of right now, I feel like a total failure. Two days ago I went to only liquids. Today I am on pureed. I'm trying to restart and refocus. I am walking again as well. It's tough because I have a really bad back. And I hurt a lot. I feel so lost. I don't know what to do. I am so off track, I don't even remember what I did in the beginning of my journey! Please help....
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I reached my goal weight today. So I have lost 101 pounds from my highest weight!

I reached my goal weight today. So I have lost 101 pounds from my highest weight!

I reached my goal weight today. So I have lost 101 pounds from my highest weight!

I had my surgery on April 30,2012. My highest weight was 223. When I met my Dr. I was 202. The day if surgery I was down to 190 ( thanks to the two week liquid diet:)) ) I set my goal weight for 123. That would be 100 pounds down from my highest weight! I am 46 years old
( as of today! ) I am 5'1. So , I am short! )
I am now 122 pounds! I made it to my goal weight before my birthday! What a great gift I have given myself! A healthy new life! Full of hope!
I wish you ALL the best! Remember to always follow the rules and put your health first! )
Today is a GREAT BIRTHDAY!!!!

Thank you all so much! I have tried to eat the best I can. If I do eat out I always choose something healthy! (Except tonight, I did have a little cake for my birthday! LOL) But not a lot.
I have a bad back so I can't say I worked out real hard. but I walk. I drink my Water and eat my Protein. I don't drink for 30 minutes before I eat or for 30 minutes after.
I got to a place where I was drinking before I would eat, and I stopped losing. Then I realized, up until then I never drank anything before my meals, so I made the change. I went back to the way I had started out and the weight loss started again!
At one point I also started eating a little more than I should have been, and I stopped that too! I give my body what it needs. I don't over eat just because it tastes good anymore. I use to measure my food, but I don't any more.
I am in my green zone. There isn't any food I CAN"T eat. BUT, There are foods I WON"T eat! I don't eat bread, rice, tortillas, or anything like that.
I just try to stick to the lap band rules. And so far, It's working for me!

I had my surgery on April 30,2012. My highest weight was 223. When I met my Dr. I was 202. The day if surgery I was down to 190 ( thanks to the two week liquid diet:)) ) I set my goal weight for 123. That would be 100 pounds down from my highest weight! I am 46 years old
( as of today! ) I am 5'1. So , I am short! )
I am now 122 pounds! I made it to my goal weight before my birthday! What a great gift I have given myself! A healthy new life! Full of hope!
I wish you ALL the best! Remember to always follow the rules and put your health first! )
Today is a GREAT BIRTHDAY!!!!

WTG Girl, you rock!
I hope everyone reads your story about living the LB rules.
Happy Belated Birthday!

I had my surgery on April 30,2012. My highest weight was 223. When I met my Dr. I was 202. The day if surgery I was down to 190 ( thanks to the two week liquid diet:)) ) I set my goal weight for 123. That would be 100 pounds down from my highest weight! I am 46 years old
( as of today! ) I am 5'1. So , I am short! )
I am now 122 pounds! I made it to my goal weight before my birthday! What a great gift I have given myself! A healthy new life! Full of hope!
I wish you ALL the best! Remember to always follow the rules and put your health first! )
Today is a GREAT BIRTHDAY!!!!

I had my surgery on April 30,2012. My highest weight was 223. When I met my Dr. I was 202. The day if surgery I was down to 190 ( thanks to the two week liquid diet:)) ) I set my goal weight for 123. That would be 100 pounds down from my highest weight! I am 46 years old
( as of today! ) I am 5'1. So , I am short! )
I am now 122 pounds! I made it to my goal weight before my birthday! What a great gift I have given myself! A healthy new life! Full of hope!
I wish you ALL the best! Remember to always follow the rules and put your health first! )
Today is a GREAT BIRTHDAY!!!!

I had my surgery on April 30,2012. My highest weight was 223. When I met my Dr. I was 202. The day if surgery I was down to 190 ( thanks to the two week liquid diet:)) ) I set my goal weight for 123. That would be 100 pounds down from my highest weight! I am 46 years old
( as of today! ) I am 5'1. So , I am short! )
I am now 122 pounds! I made it to my goal weight before my birthday! What a great gift I have given myself! A healthy new life! Full of hope!
I wish you ALL the best! Remember to always follow the rules and put your health first! )
Today is a GREAT BIRTHDAY!!!!

Thank you all so much! I have tried to eat the best I can. If I do eat out I always choose something healthy! (Except tonight, I did have a little cake for my birthday! LOL) But not a lot.
I have a bad back so I can't say I worked out real hard. but I walk. I drink my Water and eat my Protein. I don't drink for 30 minutes before I eat or for 30 minutes after.
I got to a place where I was drinking before I would eat, and I stopped losing. Then I realized, up until then I never drank anything before my meals, so I made the change. I went back to the way I had started out and the weight loss started again!
At one point I also started eating a little more than I should have been, and I stopped that too! I give my body what it needs. I don't over eat just because it tastes good anymore. I use to measure my food, but I don't any more.
I am in my green zone. There isn't any food I CAN"T eat. BUT, There are foods I WON"T eat! I don't eat bread, rice, tortillas, or anything like that.
I just try to stick to the lap band rules. And so far, It's working for me!

I had my surgery on April 30,2012. My highest weight was 223. When I met my Dr. I was 202. The day if surgery I was down to 190 ( thanks to the two week liquid diet:)) ) I set my goal weight for 123. That would be 100 pounds down from my highest weight! I am 46 years old
( as of today! ) I am 5'1. So , I am short! )
I am now 122 pounds! I made it to my goal weight before my birthday! What a great gift I have given myself! A healthy new life! Full of hope!
I wish you ALL the best! Remember to always follow the rules and put your health first! )
Today is a GREAT BIRTHDAY!!!!

Thank you all so much! I have tried to eat the best I can. If I do eat out I always choose something healthy! (Except tonight, I did have a little cake for my birthday! LOL) But not a lot.
I have a bad back so I can't say I worked out real hard. but I walk. I drink my Water and eat my Protein. I don't drink for 30 minutes before I eat or for 30 minutes after.
I got to a place where I was drinking before I would eat, and I stopped losing. Then I realized, up until then I never drank anything before my meals, so I made the change. I went back to the way I had started out and the weight loss started again!
At one point I also started eating a little more than I should have been, and I stopped that too! I give my body what it needs. I don't over eat just because it tastes good anymore. I use to measure my food, but I don't any more.
I am in my green zone. There isn't any food I CAN"T eat. BUT, There are foods I WON"T eat! I don't eat bread, rice, tortillas, or anything like that.
I just try to stick to the lap band rules. And so far, It's working for me!

I had my surgery on April 30,2012. My highest weight was 223. When I met my Dr. I was 202. The day if surgery I was down to 190 ( thanks to the two week liquid diet:)) ) I set my goal weight for 123. That would be 100 pounds down from my highest weight! I am 46 years old
( as of today! ) I am 5'1. So , I am short! )
I am now 122 pounds! I made it to my goal weight before my birthday! What a great gift I have given myself! A healthy new life! Full of hope!
I wish you ALL the best! Remember to always follow the rules and put your health first! )
Today is a GREAT BIRTHDAY!!!!