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I have been banded for almost 6 years. It wasn't quick by know means I am a slow loser. But I haven't gained any back. I haven't had any complications from the band and I do not regret doing it at all, before I did my band I also did a lot of research I wanted to know what to expect and other bandsters experience with that everyone is different, I remember reading horrible stories but then again I read a lot more successful stories. I am sorry of the band hasn't worked out for you, I wish you luck with the sleeve. I just figure I would share my story.

Hi this is kk iam three yrs out and yes I would do it all over but differently.when I was banded they had just become a big to do but my md was very slow adjusting me which means I lost a lot slower then most people today.now a days people r reaching they sweet spots in less then a yr which is great! But I love my food and my band and iam able to loss and at the same time just a little at a time.

I am with you, my dr very little amounts with the adjustments, so I am also a very slow looser.

I have a14 band also, don't get discouraged it took me a long time to really feel it. Just remember everyone is different. When my dr did my fills he never put large amounts in they were very small. 4 years later I still am getting fills still loosing slowly, but hey I will take that.

WoOhOo! Congrats! I have been floating at 205 for the last 3 weeks and it is driving me insane! I want to get there!

Omg I hear you on that, sooooo close but just can't get there, I'm floating at the 205 also. It's driving me crazy.

I was banded April 26. 2012 . And since the beginning of liquid diet I have only lost 33. Am I where I should be? Am I expecting too much? Dr says I'm loosing at the perfect rate so that I don't have extra skin later to take of. But dang I really thought it would come off quicker.

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Karie

pre app appt 269

day of surgery 251

today 236[/quote']

You wanna talk about slow looser I've been banded for 4 years I'm down about 87 lbs. and still loosing slowly but hey I'll take it. I feel great I don't have hanging skin ( keeping my fingers crossed). And I also thought I would by quicker.

Slow weight loss is not unsuccessful' date=' it is just slow. Slow weight loss is good for many reasons. You will get there. Be proud of your success! I was a slow loser. It took 4 years to lose 90 pounds. I am now recovering from a Tummy Tuck, lower body lift and breast lift. My life has truly changed.

The 1st 60 pounds were easier to lose than the rest. I had to get serious to lose the last 30 pounds but it was so worth it.

Keep it up. It is worth it![/quote']

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I am also a slow looser I do not regret getting the band at all. It's been 4 1/2 years down 70 + lbs and still loosing

If you have' date=' how long did it take you? Any advice to those who haven't reached goal yet. I get so upset with myself when I read about other success stories and here I am still not at goal or even close 6 months out.

Starting weight 286

Current weight 250[/quote']

Hi I am 4 years out and still not at goal. Everyone is different, I just read there stories and take advice. Don't get me wrong I do not regret having the band I am a slow looser, lol. Maybe if I didn't sabatoge myself I would have reached my goal sooner, but hey I didn't . So over 4 years I lost about 80 lbs and still loosing my doctor didn't put any fill in til like 2 months after surgery and I still get fills And just dropped a few pounds this week. So remember slow and steady wins the race. As long as your not gaining its all good. Take a step back and start from scratch again. Try the 5day pouch diet. So good luck with your journey I hope this helps.

I would give my dr a call. I had my surgery 41/2 years ago and just started with acid and nite cough went back to the dr . He gave me a couple options one was take some out ( fill). Be very careful take acid meds and no eating or drinking after a certain time at night , that I had to play with for awhile. But I am happy to say I didn't get the un fill and I haven't had a problem in over a week now. I went back on liquid for a few days then mushies and now eating normal again. Minus eating after 6 and drinking after 7. Good luck I hope this helps.

So glad I saw this and I am not the only one out there struggling!!!!! I was banded October 2007 .Lost about 75lbs . + 5 -5 . I gotta get my act together.

Its not the easy way out, its a tool we still have to work hard to drop weight.We still diet and still excercise, and still struggle.

I dont feel exactly like that but i feel really uncomfortable when people compliment me on my weight loss like I dont deserve it bc I took the easy way out!!!

I have to say, I am a slow looser very slow.I did not thought i was gonna stop loosing myself..Well its been 2 1/2 years and I am still loosing slow sometimes I dont have a loss. Just stick with it, dont give up and dont worry what other people think. remember you did this for yourself.Good luck on your journey.

Usually, I feel good when people compliment me on my weight loss, how good I'm looking, etc. But sometimes, like lately when I haven't lost anything for a few days, or God forbid even gained a pound, I feel like a fraud-- it actually makes me feel guilty and discouraged! I think these wonderful people are eventually going to be disappointed cause I just may stop losing forever!!

Has anyone else felt this way and found a way of getting over it, other than feeling bad about yourself til you eventually lose again?

rice will do it to you.....

That is why i decided NOT to tell anyone, only my husband knew. It was my decision, I did not need anyones negativity to try to change my mind. I may not of lost alot like some banders (I am a slow looser)But what I have lost Has not came back on and for that I am very happy for my choice. and I still don't tell or explain to anyone only a few people know and thats how i like it. Good Luck and dont let anyone discourage you.

I get whey in wal-mart. It is powder, I like that one the best. I add bananas, raspberry,strawberrys, blueberry.whatever i feel like but plain is just fine.

OK I am gonna try this challenge... I am gonna try for 10 lbs.

For me it lasted 1 week. I took gas x and walked as much as i could. Just hang in there.

sounds great I need to try something.

Is It gas pain? I had gas horrible gas pain for about 1 week. It was so bad. I even double guessed myself. But then it was gone. I did alot of walking it helped.I hope this helps you. good luck.

Hey you are loosing not gaining.doesnt matter how slow it comes off as long as its not going back on..You are not the only one. I have to tell myself this all the time.some people dont think before they speak.

CONGRATS....That is great i have been stuck in the 220s forever i feel great look good lost a ton of inches but that damn scale doesnt like to move.I cant wait til i get to onederland...I am so happy for you.

since they HAVE to take it out the insurance may pay for it . Its worth checking out.Good luck.

I wont miss everything everyone else said plus hopping i don't bump into anyone i haven't seen in the last 12 or so years because i know what they are thinking omg what the hell happened to her.

38 and so glad I did it.

Well I went cold turkey when I had my surg. also. I would drink about 4-5 cans of d. coke a day sometimes more weird things were happening to me. But once I stopped they stopped I have no desire to even take a sip But recently discovered that I cant have caffeine when I tried to drink a caf. hot tea ,(That i also gave up with the soda.) and those funky feeling came back I new it was the caffeine.

I hear you loud and clear. I had the surg. a little over a year ago, I am a slow looser i lost about 60 lbs (hey but i loosing)When I read how much other people lost I think what am I doing wrong? Nothing everyone is different. It is gonna work dif. for everyone. As for you can do it on ww, Well maybe you can I couldn't. This is the longest I stuck to a program (ha ha ha)I laugh because yes I am human I do cheat but I cant get carried away like I use to. I cant.Well good luck I hope this helps you out.