So I am back on the messageboards... because I need the support of those who know only what this experience is like.

Basically, I will be coming upon my 2 year bandiversary in November. I have only lost 30 lbs total and that was within the first 3 months post-op. I did have other medical issues not related to the band within the first year of post-op which causes major set backs as far as getting fills and continuely losing. However, I was finally able to get a 3rd fill right after my 1 year anniversary for my surgery. I have not had a fill since this time (mainly due to changes in insurance and cost).

Since then... I have been losing the same 5 lbs and regaining. I do admit I have seriously committed to the band or weight loss up until this past July/August. At first I felt like a complete failure with the band but now that I re-read and see what happened in the 1st year post-op, that really wasn't my fault. And it didn't help comparing myself to others, they didn't deal with what I did in the first year.

So here I am again........ in search of my new-found motivation to jump back into the ways of being a bandster and losing the weight I planned to lose almost 2 years ago.

Currently, I am back on track with the rules... and choosing the good foods, although I have my moments. I have started using myfitnesspal.com and managed to do right with getting at least 72-96oz of Water in a day. I started exercising but hurt my knee... and have lost some of my mojo... I definitely can use support from others dealing with the struggles daily...

I want to lose this weight for good...

You can do it. Everyone slips and falls. keep your chin up. Keep a good support system and you will get there. Good luck!!!

We are all here for support...welcome back...we can do this...

have you gone and back for your opproriete fills and visits? I know it has been slower for me over the last few months for me the beginning was great then it slowed. I have good days and bad and it is hard emiotional. Unfortunatly I wish i did not have to work the tool like before but now I do.

Good for you! I admire your persistence.

I am new at this and cannot help you from experience. However, I recommend aquatics for exercise - low impact Water aerobics.

Best wishes

So I am back on the messageboards... because I need the support of those who know only what this experience is like.

Basically, I will be coming upon my 2 year bandiversary in November. I have only lost 30 lbs total and that was within the first 3 months post-op. I did have other medical issues not related to the band within the first year of post-op which causes major set backs as far as getting fills and continuely losing. However, I was finally able to get a 3rd fill right after my 1 year anniversary for my surgery. I have not had a fill since this time (mainly due to changes in insurance and cost).

Since then... I have been losing the same 5 lbs and regaining. I do admit I have seriously committed to the band or weight loss up until this past July/August. At first I felt like a complete failure with the band but now that I re-read and see what happened in the 1st year post-op, that really wasn't my fault. And it didn't help comparing myself to others, they didn't deal with what I did in the first year.

So here I am again........ in search of my new-found motivation to jump back into the ways of being a bandster and losing the weight I planned to lose almost 2 years ago.

Currently, I am back on track with the rules... and choosing the good foods, although I have my moments. I have started using myfitnesspal.com and managed to do right with getting at least 72-96oz of water in a day. I started exercising but hurt my knee... and have lost some of my mojo... I definitely can use support from others dealing with the struggles daily...

I want to lose this weight for good...

Good for you! I admire your persistence.

I am new at this and cannot help you from experience. However, I recommend aquatics for exercise - low impact Water aerobics.

Best wishes

Thank you everyone...

BTW... the plan is to go in to get a barium swallow/ Xray of my band on September 28th. And if all is well.. a fill after almost 10 months.