Hello everyone,

I am a 40 mother of 1- 13 year old, wife of a 32 year old and so over weight. I had the lap-band surgery feb. 7th of 07'. with the band, I had lost 120lbs. I got married 5 months ago and over the course of a year, I have put on about 60 lbs. I am so broken-hearted and ashamed also. Please all you Christians and believers out there say a prayer for me. Today I started walking again on the treadmill and I done a DVD work-out of the biggest looser. Just the 10 minute cardio workout but hey, it's a start. Any advise...welcome....PLEASE:thumbup:

DoOn't be afraid to go back to your doctor! I was told by my surgeon that once I reached my sweet spot, I might need a adjustment occasionally to keep my fill level just where it needs to be. Sounds like you probablyl haven't been in at least 6 months, if not longer.

I suggest, too, that once the weather warms up that you get your spouse/your child/a neighbor to walk outside with you too. Right now, building up on the treadmill how far you can go and increasing the speed that is comfortable for you is a really good thing.

Your spouse (hopefully) will be happy to eat the healthy meals you need to be preparing. As for your 13 year old -- it may be reluctantly that he/she will eat exclusively healthy meals. My solution is that my 20 year old can have her junk but she has to keep it in her room. I don't clean her room, do her laundry or anything else so I don't see it and despite any food issues I've ever had, I wouldn't go in her room and take her junk food.

The support here is important. This group is a source of great ideas, information, pats on the back, kicks in the pants when needed ... and they are simply HERE FOR YOU.

Hello everyone,

I am a 40 mother of 1- 13 year old, wife of a 32 year old and so over weight. I had the lap-band® surgery feb. 7th of 07'. with the band, I had lost 120lbs. I got married 5 months ago and over the course of a year, I have put on about 60 lbs. I am so broken-hearted and ashamed also. Please all you Christians and believers out there say a prayer for me. Today I started walking again on the treadmill and I done a DVD work-out of the biggest looser. Just the 10 minute cardio workout but hey, it's a start. Any advise...welcome....PLEASE:thumbup:

Can I ask you Factory Girl, how did you gain 60 pounds back. And I don't mean "how could you let that happen", I mean what were you eating or like Parrot said....were you to loose, etc?

This is a scary post not only for newbies but for those of us a little ways out...but it is good to be honest bc anything is possible with that band.

I was just wondering what changed from your 120 pounds loss to your 60 pound gain.

Thanks in advance.

Welcome back! You've taken a big first step in gaining control.

I agree seeing your fill doc/surgeon is a great idea. Also getting back to proper band eating.

Avoiding slider foods, drinking water, not drinking with meals. All that stuff you did when you were losing the 120 lbs.

You know what to do, you have done it. Your body remembers it!

Come here often for support and reminders of why you had the surgery.

I was here for a while right after my surgery. I took a break but now I am back. My weight has stablilized just above a normal BMI. I want to get below that. I am here often now as a reminder that I have this powerful tool and all these wonderful people to help me with attaining my goal.

We can do it together!

Denise

Hey Maku,

You asked me what I ate.......EVERY THING THAT DID NOT MOVE. Back to my old emotional eating. Please all you new band people, take it from me, this IS NOT what you want to do. Keep up with a support group. It does help. I have told my husband, family, friends, i need help. That is the first step. Pray, Pray, Pray. and do no let this be you. Thank you to everyone and I hope and pray that nobody else has to go thru this. I am so sad right now. Excited to be back here tho......Lori-Ann

Factory Girl, You have lost before and now admit there is a problem with weight gain. Good for you. Do not beat yourself up for falling. Just get up and get going. Our prayers are with you. It is SSOOO easy to slip back:scared2:. Been there, done that. We all have highs and lows. Just take time to focus on yourself.

Hey Factory Girl-I'm right with you so we can encourage each other. I had to have an unfill Oct 4 due to reflux from being too tight and have now gained 10lbs. I'm going for a fill Jan. 21. You should probably visit your doc right away.

I see you're from MO-me too!!!:rolleyes2:(at heart-I've been in AR for 8 yrs now but there's no place like home.) Email me if you like and we'll do this together. Rhonda

Hey Maku,

You asked me what I ate.......EVERY THING THAT DID NOT MOVE. Back to my old emotional eating. Please all you new band people, take it from me, this IS NOT what you want to do. Keep up with a support group. It does help. I have told my husband, family, friends, i need help. That is the first step. Pray, Pray, Pray. and do no let this be you. Thank you to everyone and I hope and pray that nobody else has to go thru this. I am so sad right now. Excited to be back here tho......Lori-Ann

Did your band not slow you down?

I am getting banded to not gain weight. I can lose it on my own

im praying for you. your story has touched my heart and i pray that you find your way... iam in the beginning stages of my lap band journey .but as a person who has always struggled with my weight my heat goes out to you. may god bless you as you make your way back to a healthy weight

Factory Girl, We are all pulling for you. Plese go back to your surgeon, and get started. We will listen.