ladybanded

Thank you so much for posting your story. I was banded Jan 2012 lost about 50lbs and I gained about 33lbs back due to emotional eating and not paying attention to what I am putting into my body. I'm starting over as well, I didn't spend all of this money and go through all of the physical pain to fail. Good luck on your journey.

I was banded January 2012 and everything was going great. I was down 50 pounds. Then something happened, I just quit, I stopped going to get fills, I stopped exercising like I was. I thought that the band would continue to do what it was supposed to do without me doing my part. Fast forward to present. I have gained 40 pounds back. BOOHISSBOOOOO... So, I went in for a fill today, it has been since around April since I went, and even then she didn't give me a fill because she thought I had enough even though I was telling her that I was still hungry soon after I ate. My band was ok, no issues, no slippage. So, I tried the whole 2 Protein Shakes and 1 meal thing that she told me to do, and my gracious, I was starving, because I didn't have any restriction which caused me to just eat whatever was in sight.
Its embarrassing!
So today at my visit we did a x-ray and barium and she seen how quickly the Fluid went through so now, I'm at 7.8cc in a 14cc band and on liquids x2days and soft Proteins on day 3 and the back on track for a month..(HOW AM I GOING TO GET THROUGH CHRISTMAS WITH THE food MY MOM IS GOING TO COOK FOR THE FAMILY?...OH I NEED WILL POWER)
I kind of feel like I felt after the surgery minus the pain. A new start. I need all the support I possibly can get from people who actually understand. The few people who knows I have the band are supportive, but I feel like they do not understand and im embarrassed that I haven't lost, but gained back what I did lose.
Thanks for reading my rant and ALL positive comments and suggestions are welcome.

Sandy, we cant feel like failures, I felt that same way but sounds like you just have hit a plateau. I have faith that we can all get through this. Have faith and lets take this one day at a time. You can do it.

Yes, im now understanding that it is not a temporary fix, just like everything else. Its a helper, but I have to help it.
Catfish87, thanks for sharing that because that lets us all know that we cant just stop. we have to keep going. Nothing comes easy. Its a daily fight.

I was banded January 2012 and everything was going great. I was down 50 pounds. Then something happened, I just quit, I stopped going to get fills, I stopped exercising like I was. I thought that the band would continue to do what it was supposed to do without me doing my part. Fast forward to present. I have gained 40 pounds back. BOOHISSBOOOOO... So, I went in for a fill today, it has been since around April since I went, and even then she didn't give me a fill because she thought I had enough even though I was telling her that I was still hungry soon after I ate. My band was ok, no issues, no slippage. So, I tried the whole 2 Protein Shakes and 1 meal thing that she told me to do, and my gracious, I was starving, because I didn't have any restriction which caused me to just eat whatever was in sight.
Its embarrassing!
So today at my visit we did a x-ray and barium and she seen how quickly the Fluid went through so now, I'm at 7.8cc in a 14cc band and on liquids x2days and soft Proteins on day 3 and the back on track for a month..(HOW AM I GOING TO GET THROUGH CHRISTMAS WITH THE food MY MOM IS GOING TO COOK FOR THE FAMILY?...OH I NEED WILL POWER)
I kind of feel like I felt after the surgery minus the pain. A new start. I need all the support I possibly can get from people who actually understand. The few people who knows I have the band are supportive, but I feel like they do not understand and im embarrassed that I haven't lost, but gained back what I did lose.
Thanks for reading my rant and ALL positive comments and suggestions are welcome.

oh yeah, So im on day 3, soft foods, I had a Protein shake, and about 1.5cups of chicken and broccoli Soup and I have not been hungry since and that was at lunch, but I drank a cup of black coffee and Protein Shake because I do not want to be hungry at midnight lol
again, thanks yall

Sandy, we cant feel like failures, I felt that same way but sounds like you just have hit a plateau. I have faith that we can all get through this. Have faith and lets take this one day at a time. You can do it.

Yes, im now understanding that it is not a temporary fix, just like everything else. Its a helper, but I have to help it.
Catfish87, thanks for sharing that because that lets us all know that we cant just stop. we have to keep going. Nothing comes easy. Its a daily fight.

Thank you. Best wishes to you as well. The holidays are a big test of how much will power we have. Enjoy the holidays and NY.

:DThank you everyone for every comment. Today is day 2 of my all liquid and im actually ok. after about 1.5 cups of liquid im full, not stuffed but full. That is a HUGE difference from before the fill yesterday. Every one of your kind words mean a lot and I truly appreciate it all.
THANKS

Sandy, we cant feel like failures, I felt that same way but sounds like you just have hit a plateau. I have faith that we can all get through this. Have faith and lets take this one day at a time. You can do it.

Yes, im now understanding that it is not a temporary fix, just like everything else. Its a helper, but I have to help it.
Catfish87, thanks for sharing that because that lets us all know that we cant just stop. we have to keep going. Nothing comes easy. Its a daily fight.

:DThank you everyone for every comment. Today is day 2 of my all liquid and im actually ok. after about 1.5 cups of liquid im full, not stuffed but full. That is a HUGE difference from before the fill yesterday. Every one of your kind words mean a lot and I truly appreciate it all.
THANKS

I was banded January 2012 and everything was going great. I was down 50 pounds. Then something happened, I just quit, I stopped going to get fills, I stopped exercising like I was. I thought that the band would continue to do what it was supposed to do without me doing my part. Fast forward to present. I have gained 40 pounds back. BOOHISSBOOOOO... So, I went in for a fill today, it has been since around April since I went, and even then she didn't give me a fill because she thought I had enough even though I was telling her that I was still hungry soon after I ate. My band was ok, no issues, no slippage. So, I tried the whole 2 Protein Shakes and 1 meal thing that she told me to do, and my gracious, I was starving, because I didn't have any restriction which caused me to just eat whatever was in sight.
Its embarrassing!
So today at my visit we did a x-ray and barium and she seen how quickly the Fluid went through so now, I'm at 7.8cc in a 14cc band and on liquids x2days and soft Proteins on day 3 and the back on track for a month..(HOW AM I GOING TO GET THROUGH CHRISTMAS WITH THE food MY MOM IS GOING TO COOK FOR THE FAMILY?...OH I NEED WILL POWER)
I kind of feel like I felt after the surgery minus the pain. A new start. I need all the support I possibly can get from people who actually understand. The few people who knows I have the band are supportive, but I feel like they do not understand and im embarrassed that I haven't lost, but gained back what I did lose.
Thanks for reading my rant and ALL positive comments and suggestions are welcome.

Thank you. Best wishes to you as well. The holidays are a big test of how much will power we have. Enjoy the holidays and NY.

Yes, im now understanding that it is not a temporary fix, just like everything else. Its a helper, but I have to help it.
Catfish87, thanks for sharing that because that lets us all know that we cant just stop. we have to keep going. Nothing comes easy. Its a daily fight.

Sandy, we cant feel like failures, I felt that same way but sounds like you just have hit a plateau. I have faith that we can all get through this. Have faith and lets take this one day at a time. You can do it.

oh yeah, So im on day 3, soft foods, I had a Protein shake, and about 1.5cups of chicken and broccoli Soup and I have not been hungry since and that was at lunch, but I drank a cup of black coffee and Protein Shake because I do not want to be hungry at midnight lol
again, thanks yall

If you've lost 3 pant sizes that is weight. The scales will eventually catch up. I can eat almost anything just have to chew and eat slow. Try to increase your Proteins if you're getting hungry before lunch. This is what my surgeon told me. And most of all relax. It will happen if you keep it up. We all stall. I stall at least every other month then it takes off again. And, you probably are gaining muscle which accounts for smaller size without pound lost.

As a coincidence...I went shopping today for some new clothes. The person I mentioned earlier that encouraged me to go back to my doctor, works at the store I went shopping at. I haven't seen or talked to her in a while. She told me today SHE was going back to my doctor this Thursday.... she hadn't been to see him in over a year. ... she said she's gained some back and wanted to get everything checked and maybe an adjustment.
Why am I posting this you might wonder. .. because she's ten years ( 10 YEARS )POST OP.
Just goes to show you can't give up after a month or a year or two, three, four, etc years.... this really is a life changing experience. Think long term..... and it was re affirmed to me today. Never,ever give up!

I was banded January 2012 and everything was going great. I was down 50 pounds. Then something happened, I just quit, I stopped going to get fills, I stopped exercising like I was. I thought that the band would continue to do what it was supposed to do without me doing my part. Fast forward to present. I have gained 40 pounds back. BOOHISSBOOOOO... So, I went in for a fill today, it has been since around April since I went, and even then she didn't give me a fill because she thought I had enough even though I was telling her that I was still hungry soon after I ate. My band was ok, no issues, no slippage. So, I tried the whole 2 Protein Shakes and 1 meal thing that she told me to do, and my gracious, I was starving, because I didn't have any restriction which caused me to just eat whatever was in sight.
Its embarrassing!
So today at my visit we did a x-ray and barium and she seen how quickly the Fluid went through so now, I'm at 7.8cc in a 14cc band and on liquids x2days and soft Proteins on day 3 and the back on track for a month..(HOW AM I GOING TO GET THROUGH CHRISTMAS WITH THE food MY MOM IS GOING TO COOK FOR THE FAMILY?...OH I NEED WILL POWER)
I kind of feel like I felt after the surgery minus the pain. A new start. I need all the support I possibly can get from people who actually understand. The few people who knows I have the band are supportive, but I feel like they do not understand and im embarrassed that I haven't lost, but gained back what I did lose.
Thanks for reading my rant and ALL positive comments and suggestions are welcome.

Hi Lady!
It has been six months for me. I lost 40 pounds and gained 4 back recently. I tried to get a fill two weeks ago, but was told I couldn't until January 6. I can't wait for it! I am not hungry but find myself making a lot of bad food choices. Mostly junk food. You are correct when you express how difficult it's going to be during the holidays. I am traveling to New York in two weeks, and my parents love to spoil me with my favorite foods. I made a decision to just enjoy myself knowing that I'm going in for a fill a week after my return. Good luck! I really wish you the best!

:DThank you everyone for every comment. Today is day 2 of my all liquid and im actually ok. after about 1.5 cups of liquid im full, not stuffed but full. That is a HUGE difference from before the fill yesterday. Every one of your kind words mean a lot and I truly appreciate it all.
THANKS

Hi Bandit, I just had my first fill and am going back tomorrow for possible second. So we are starting together! Take away the "over" as in starting over -- that's all over now. The past is past. What I'm taking away from this post is followup, followup, followup. So glad you are meeting with your medical professionals, getting your fills and that you're here on the forum. I am going to do the same -- I want LB success more than I have wanted anything in such a long time.

Welcome back lady glad you found the new site, and I'm feeling your pain! We will all make it through the holidays together! I love this site for that very reason! Always someone here to be supportive
I was very happy to report I was not able to nor did I have the desire to gorge over the Thanksgiving holiday, and I"m looking forward to eating even less for the Christmas holiday.
I plan to take a taste everything and enjoy sharing the time with my family and friends
I love the band for just those reasons, it really keeps me accountable to what I am putting in my mouth and my focus is not all on the food anymore!