I am disapointed in myself, I was banded in Dec 2010 and have lost 12kgs in the first 3months and no more since as I havnt been using this wonderful tool to its full affect. I struggle with not eating 'sugar' & crap foods- And when I dont I get Migranes. I still eat too much naughty foods. Also, Every night once gone to bed I wke up early hours of the morning non stop coughing, which ends in vomiting and usually still more coughing afterwards. I havnt put on any weight- but I havnt lost any more either. Can anyone tell me how they overcame thier bad eating 'sugar' habits. I feel like I have no willpower.

Night coughing is a sign of reflux, which is a symptom of a band that is too tight. Are you eating sugar and "crap" foods because they go down easily and you can't eat solids? If so, that is another sign of a too tight band.

When is the last time you saw your surgeon?

Unfortunately, only we can make the choice not to eat the sugar. Sometimes that addiction is very strong. The migraines are probably withdrawal symptoms. For me, the band helps control my physical appetite, which in turn helps me control my junk food desires.

I hope you can find the way to make it work for you. YOU are not a failure. The band is not working for you.

I'm so sorry you're having such a hard time with the carbs. I love Carbs. I really loooooooove Carbs. I knew I was going to have to stop eating carbs and I'm still months out from surgery. I decided that I would have a carb weekend and then go cold turkey. I the first few days were BAD... but then the headaches went away and I feel fine. I'm still not to the point where I'm satisfied when I eat, but I'm not hungry...and I never let myself get too hungry because thats when all carb hell breaks loose.

I tell myself carbs are not worth dying for... they don't love me. I want to be able to live... not just exist.

good luck!

I too love carbs, I think it's mind over matter. My body craves them. I am trying to figure out ways to get away from those bad habbits. I'm sorry that I dont have any advice for you. I need advice myself sometimes. I know you can do it. Would it help if maybe you tell yourself okay once in a while, I can have a lil hersey's kiss? I mean this is life. I'm not gonna go my entire life without having a bite of something, but I do know that it's not the best thing to do daily if i want to see a WL. Is it bothering you that your shouldn't have it and then it makes you want it more? that's me anyways. good luck.