Long Story, But I Need A New Ending.

[kari041 0]

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.

[vlp1968 83]

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!

[judych 225]

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.