4 years ago i had a band placed in Mexico. It was a great experience and I was very happy and sucessful. A year after the band was in i was in a car accident and got hurt which interupted my excercising. Ive lost about 50 lbs. While recuperating (and a mild case of depression) i fell off the wagon. Also, in that time frame i had an over-fill which was very scary and painful. I haven't had another fill since then, 2+ years ago. To date i've learned to eat around the band. I can eat almost anything and while it may take abit longer i can consume far to much food for a bandie.

I know all the rules, i know the suggested restrictions.

I am getting back to a healthy body and after 3 surgeries to fix the car accident damage i will begin exersizing soon again. My biggest problem is my fear of the fill that is needed. I have the small band and the difference of 1 cm made the difference between swallowing and the inability to swallow my saliva.

I have maintained my weight loss. My weight varies 3-4 lbs from my lowest.

Has anyone else stalled out and been able to get back on track? With sucess?

I'm a bit frustrated, scared and somewhat reluctant.

That is fantastic you have kept the weight off despite surgeries because of the car accident. You have conquered a huge set back. I am glad things are getting back to normal. I know what you mean about scared to get a fill. I too found that a very small fill- even .1cc brought me from hunger to getting sick on protien shakes, never mind food. You can get a smaller fill than a whole cc. Like I said, my doc has done .1. I would go in to your dr. and talk about a fill. Tell him/he exactly what's going on. Again, just not gaining weight back is just awsome. And think, you'll be able to excersise again soon. Best wishes!

That is fantastic you have kept the weight off despite surgeries because of the car accident. You have conquered a huge set back. I am glad things are getting back to normal. I know what you mean about scared to get a fill. I too found that a very small fill- even .1cc brought me from hunger to getting sick on protien shakes, never mind food. You can get a smaller fill than a whole cc. Like I said, my doc has done .1. I would go in to your dr. and talk about a fill. Tell him/he exactly what's going on. Again, just not gaining weight back is just awsome. And think, you'll be able to excersise again soon. Best wishes!

yes, i agree with this post.. and all the best from me as well. let us know how you get on with it all.