BackInTheSaddle

Way to go taking a HUGE step! I have the same issue as you it sounds like... I'm an emotional eater, and it's all mental for me it has nothing to do with hunger... With that said, I've had a very hard time keeping my weight down despite having the band. You hear people say all the time the band is a tool... It's true because a year after surgery I stopped using my tool ehen done family drama happened & went right back to eating my blues away (or should I say making myself more blue when I looked in the mirror). 8 years later I'm still struggling to lose but please don't get me wrong I love my band & am glad to have the tool there to use. I guess what I'm trying to say is please don't rely on just your band.... You HAVE to change your attitude about food to have real success & counseling is probably a great way to do that. Just don't be like me & think "I had WLS, I'm going to be skinny now" because weight loss is very hard, even with the band it takes 100% dedication, tons of support & a whole lot of exercise. Feel free to email me if you would like a support buddy that understands the constant struggle. Cowgirlspurz@gmail.com Best of luck to you!!!!

Way to go taking a HUGE step! I have the same issue as you it sounds like... I'm an emotional eater, and it's all mental for me it has nothing to do with hunger... With that said, I've had a very hard time keeping my weight down despite having the band. You hear people say all the time the band is a tool... It's true because a year after surgery I stopped using my tool ehen done family drama happened & went right back to eating my blues away (or should I say making myself more blue when I looked in the mirror). 8 years later I'm still struggling to lose but please don't get me wrong I love my band & am glad to have the tool there to use. I guess what I'm trying to say is please don't rely on just your band.... You HAVE to change your attitude about food to have real success & counseling is probably a great way to do that. Just don't be like me & think "I had WLS, I'm going to be skinny now" because weight loss is very hard, even with the band it takes 100% dedication, tons of support & a whole lot of exercise. Feel free to email me if you would like a support buddy that understands the constant struggle. Cowgirlspurz@gmail.com Best of luck to you!!!!

You're NOT failing, you're still TRYING!!! Just because you haven't got it all figured out yet doesn't mean you're failing... You're here & trying to get it all figured out, that's positive & a great step towards success!

With an attitude like that you're going to do awesome!!!! I'm totally steeling that "thinspiration" I love it!!

You're NOT failing, you're still TRYING!!! Just because you haven't got it all figured out yet doesn't mean you're failing... You're here & trying to get it all figured out, that's positive & a great step towards success!

I know this is an old Thread but THANK YOU! You're so right! Relating the band &this journey to my toddler made a so much sense to me & really put things in perspective! I've been afraid to get a fill (sadly because I didn't want to not be able to eat this or that) but that's why I have the band to help me control my portions! Boy oh boy this whole thing really is a mental struggle for me more than anything!!!

Hi there guys! I'm right there with you both! Marriage, life changes & then a baby happened & now I find myself 60lbs heavier than I'd like to be! I haven't had a fill in years so I think that's first on the list! My email is cowgirlspurz@gmail.com if anyone wants to be support buddies I'd be happy to email or txt! Lets help share healthy meal ideas, fun exercise ideas etc!

I had my 4 year band anniversary last November. Haven't been on the forum in a long time. I lost 60% of my excess body weight quickly. Then lost a bit more. But after about 18 months, it all stopped. Then I got frustrated and ate too much, started back in on slider foods like nuts and chips and naturally gained some of the weight back. So I went for a fill and the doc told me no. He did the fluoroscope and said I had a lot of restriction and had stretched my pouch. He said he could completely unfill and I could wait a month and start over or go back and follow the rules. The thought of going a month with no restriction scared me so I opted to try again. He the explained prolapse and the consequences of continuing on my path. So, I went back into the fad dieting that I used pre-band. I tried weight watchers and Atkins and others. Even did the HCG, which was pretty close to what we should eat with a band anyway. Lost some on that but it isn't forever and I stopped losing and started gaining again. Finally, I have gotten my head together and am going back to the rules for the band. I saw the 5 day pouch test web site and have just done that. I did lose some weight, even though that isn't the point of the 5 days. But I have to say it is really just like starting over. I feel full sooner, it lasts longer and I am starting to feel like I did after my initial fills 4 years ago. It seems more challenging now to weigh my food and especially not drink with my meals. But I know I have to get back in the habit to be successful. Thanks for posting this, know that you aren't alone.

Hello Everyone,
I was banded December 2005, initially lost about 89lbs but somehow after having my baby ended up just about 30lbs less than my weight on surgery day. I realize I'm killing myself by letting my weight get so out of control & I want to get back in the saddle & get this weight back off & get healthy again! I cAn feel a huge difference in my physical capabilities when I was lighter & am determined to get back under 180lbs! I just need some encouragement and a good support network so here I am! anyone else out there struggling to restart their journey? I'd love to partner up with someone to set goals & help hold each other accountable so if anyone out there is interested let me know. Anyone in Yakima County WA??? An exercise buddy would be awesome. Looking forward to being able to get up on my horse a bit easier

Hello, I was banded in 2005 in MX by Dr Ortiz. I lost 89lbs in the first two years after surgery but then some life events happened, I had a baby and now I find myself back up 45lbs & very unhappy. I'm depressed and feel like a failure. My husband is the type that has a very high metabolism and is constantly trying to gain weight so he isn't the best support person (as he eats a lb of chocolate covered Gummy bears lol). I never did make it to my goal weight of 160 & as I sit here at nearly 230 it seems almost impossible. I have 3.2ccs in my 4cc band so not much room for adjustment. Anyone else in the same boat? I have basically get in a self sabotage habit of eating just"sliders" (foods that break down & the bad doesn't restrict or chewing until my food is liquid so there's no restriction. Yesterday I decided enough is enough I'd like to live long enough to see my daughter grow up & it's time to get healthy- NO EXCUSES!!!! So here's my plan, one step at a time.... Walk 1/2hour a day M-F, serve myself on a tea plate (I don't need more than that), eat my Protein first & check in to LBT daily for support & to keep focused. I'm also using Lose It! App to track my cAlories/ protein intake and just to be accountable. Anyone out there gained it back & lost again??? Looking for a little hope

Baby first, weight loss second