Carol G

Thanks for replying to me, I could use any advice you can give me. I agree that I am probably not using the band properly eating only mushie foods, but I do have much trouble getting other foods down. I am going to make an appointment at my doctors office very soon and see if by taking out some of the fill, this will help me. Thanks again and Best of Luck to You, Everyone is different and I am sure you will do great! Carol

Hi, new to the website and in hopes someone may be able to help. I had surgery almost 3 years ago and to date have only lost 45 pounds. I am 51 almost 52 yrs. old and am on anti-depressants and mood stabilizers. I am always hungry although have a very difficult time eating solid foods, have only had 2 fills and have a lot of restriction except with the things, I should not eat...ice cream, chocolate, etc. I mostly eat mushies, such as instant mashed potatoes, ground meats etc. Can someone out there help me. My doctors office suggested I join this website as I am at the breaking point. I want to be thin, but I feel like it will never happen. Thanks, Carol From Maryland:ohmy::thumbup:

Hi, My name is Carol and although I had my surgery almost 3 years ago, I am still very frustrated with my weight loss. I have only been able to lose about 45 pounds since my surgery and although I have not gained it back, I still thought I would have lost more and so this is where my frustration is. I would love to have a mentor or buddy to chat with that may be able to motivate me and set me in the right direction. I am 51 years old and think that possibly there may be some hormonal issues as well. I am also on anti-depressants and mood stabilizers. As you can see, I am in a pickle. I have only had 2 fills in 3 years and sometimes especially around my monthly, I have a very hard time even eating anything. The restriction is a bit much. I am afraid to have any Fluid taken out for fear I would start to gain weight which would really upset me. So, what I am asking is that maybe someone out there could give me some guidance and make suggestions to me that maybe would work! So, if you feel like helping this sorry sole, email me and let me know. I could really use the help right now. :thumbup: Thanks, Carol from Catonsville, Maryland