Hello fellow Bandsters

[flychica 0]

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...

[sandiburn 23]

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

[Chelle RN 0]

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

[crzyfry 0]

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.

[Rob Roy 0]

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...

[Rob Roy 0]

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

[flychica 0]

Thank you everyone...

[flychica 0]

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.