I had banding in May 09 have lost 45lbs. Had 4cc in between july and sept. had to have it all taken out in Oct. due to reflux problems.

I do get more hungry than before. Now it is more of a mind over food journey. I miss the real FULL feeling, and I am getting about 1200 calories a day. but have not lost anything in the last 7 weeks.

at times I get in an extra 200 calories.

ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR ME?

thanks,

HOPEFULL IN OHIO

WOW... for a minute there I thought that I wrote that post! ha ha Same story.... same time frame, too. The only difference is that my "reflux" turned out to be a bit more serious.... I had my gallbladder removed yesterday. So now I don't know WHAT comes next. No idea when I can get a fill again. I'm guessing I have to give this time to heal.... I will see my doctor again after the holidays.

I'm just afraid to gain weight.... AND I had hopped to have a bit more off by Christmas.....

Oh well....

hope you heal fast!!! I too had my gallblader out but long ago in 92 a year after I was on the Optifast diet.

I did try a fill the week before thanksgiving, 1cc. On the way home I started getting reflux. Had to wait 2 days to get it out. SO........ I guess no more fills.

No more reflux though!!!!! If I still had it dr. said he would have to remove the band. I freaked when he said this and then cried on the way home. but luckily I am not haveing anymore reflux.

Had my daughter bag up anything I might be tempted by in the house and put it where I can't see it or know where it is.

still Hopefull :thumbup:

Lavender, I love your name and scent!!!!

That was smart to get rid of temptation with your daughter's help!!! I ate almost a whole big bag of chips I bought for company, just because it was there!!!

The only thing I can suggest is to up your exercise to increase your metabolism......sorry for all your reflux problems, that stinks.

Best wishes,

Mimi