I've lost my way and have no support. I've had the band nearly 3 years... did great year 1 & 2 - losing 70 lbs. This past year has been a weight gain of 20. My doctors have all left the practice and I want to find a new doctor in NJ. I have restriction but not sure it's right because I either am too hungry or throw everything up.

Does anyone have advice on how I get back on the right road? I still have 100 lbs to lose and feel horrible. I don't understand why I throw up when I eat solid foods but can eat better when i stand up. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Everytime I have a fill I have to completly change my current diet. Sometimes I eat the same thing from one day to the next - where one day it goes down and then it doesn't. I think our bodies all work different with our bands and no two of us are alike. What I have found for me is that most meats don't go down unless I'm satisfied with two baby bites, anymore and I'm stuck. This process can be frustrating at times, but it will also work!

Not that I should be giving much advice because I have rough days and struggle myself, but try going back to the basics...

3 meals a day - avoid snacking etc...

protien first (scrambled eggs with cheese or cottage cheese - yummy and don't get stuck!)

20g per meal of protien

lots of water

no eating and drinking at the same time

work with your band. whenever I get frustrated and try to eat foods that won't go down and end pb'ing all day I get discouraged. When I follow the basics I feel healthy and proud of myself - so try doing that, you've got nothing to lose if you don't (no pun intended)

God Bless,

Rebecca

Rebecca:

Thank you for the information in your post! I am 2 years+ and have lost 75 pounds....and have lots of issues with what I can eat! I, too, cannot eat meat unless I have only two pieces the size of a pea....I have even tried to grind it ....but anything more than two itsy bitsy pieces won't stay down, or will cause incredible pain. Every time I get a fill, I too, have to change my diet immediately.

I have learned to live on soup....I can make healthy soups with protein (beans), some ground meat, and ground veges....that are healthy and go down easy. Unfortunately, sometimes I get tired of a liquid diet and want REAL FOOD.

Best wishes and thanks for sharing!

Kim

I am in the same boat with you....just about the same circumstances except that my doctor is still here. I live in Virginia, so, my doctor would not be of any help to you in Jersey. I have not had the nerve to call and make an appointment as I am embarrassed to have gotten myself in the shape I am in. I don't know whether it will help or not, but I found a site online called "5 Day Pouch Test". It was written by someone who had lapband and gained and found a way to get back on track. I am going to try it as it sounds like things were in the beginning of lapband. I wish you success on your journey back and just remember you are not alone......I am right there too struggling to get back on track.

Susan in Virginia

12/30/10

I've lost my way and have no support. I've had the band nearly 3 years... did great year 1 & 2 - losing 70 lbs. This past year has been a weight gain of 20. My doctors have all left the practice and I want to find a new doctor in NJ. I have restriction but not sure it's right because I either am too hungry or throw everything up.

Does anyone have advice on how I get back on the right road? I still have 100 lbs to lose and feel horrible. I don't understand why I throw up when I eat solid foods but can eat better when i stand up. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Rebecca:

Thank you for the information in your post! I am 2 years+ and have lost 75 pounds....and have lots of issues with what I can eat! I, too, cannot eat meat unless I have only two pieces the size of a pea....I have even tried to grind it ....but anything more than two itsy bitsy pieces won't stay down, or will cause incredible pain. Every time I get a fill, I too, have to change my diet immediately.

I have learned to live on soup....I can make healthy soups with protein (beans), some ground meat, and ground veges....that are healthy and go down easy. Unfortunately, sometimes I get tired of a liquid diet and want REAL FOOD.

This is not normal. If you are only able to eat a liquid diet, then you are overfilled. I was at the same point last summer. I had them take out almost 3cc so I could eat. Then I had them take out the remainder (long story) because I felt the band had failed me. My hunger came back with a vengeance. A week later they put back 6cc and the hunger almost immediately disappeared. I can eat whatever I want and however much I want...but I can go 4-5 hours between meals and that, according to my surgeon, is what we should be looking for. Not physical restriction but cessation of hunger.

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