Hi, my name is Jenn. I got my band in June of 2010- I was doing great for like 6 months, then I dont know what happened. I fell of the wagon and stopped doing what I was supposed to be doing and now my weight is back.

I have an appointment to get a fill and get a check up next month. I am so ashamed of myself. I could be at my goal and living the way I wanted to right now! But, I screwed it all up.

I need a lot of support....

We are here for you!!! Great thing about the band is that you can pick yourself up and start over. Jusr get back to the basic rules and you will be where you want to be. we all make mistakes and there is no need to beat yourself up over it. when u need motivation just log on. if u need to vent just log on..... I would suggest logging on everyday if u can,,, It helps to keep yourself on track while socializing with other bandsters!!!!!! Also I would suggest joining my fitness pal ro help keep track of your food intake!!!!!

welcome back Jenn..the fact your seeing your doctor and starting again is alot to be proud of.....were here for you !!!!

just a question, how much Fluid did you have in your band before you fell off the wagon. just wondering, because the band is a tool and me myself am still new to this, i was banded on December 1, 2011 and have had 4 fills and have restriction and i am unable to eat a lot.

Is it because you did not reach your sweet spot?

I am starting my journey over again myself. I have been banded for 4 years now and have gained all my weight back. I went in for a fill last week and was suprised to find out I had only gained 1lb since August. I had no restriction however. I had 4cc in my band and my doctor added 1.5 cc's. This was too much. Couldn't even drink water so went back and he took out .5 cc's. and I am doing great! I'm taking it day by day and I'm so happy at the end of the day when I am on track. I bought the book Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook for Dummies and am finding some really good recipes. Good Luck!

Many of us been there. Like you said ypu are starting over again.

First it is a mind control sitiuation. You have to surround yourself with people and places that are into what you are going to achieve.

Second you may have to start going to the support groups at the hospital you had your surgery.

Third, love yourself regardless. Love yourself enough to say you want the very best for YOU.!!!!

I know you can do it, I've been there were your at. One day I just woke up and got serious about me.

Stick with it, you have plenty of support here!

The same thing happened to me. I was banded Oct 2010 and the first few months were awesome!!! I lost about 45 lbs. I learned how to eat around the band and started falling back into my old habits. Needless to say, I totally fell off the wagon and gained some weight back. I started feeling really depressed which made me eat even more out of control.

Ive decided that I need to get back to it. Summer is close again and I STILL cant fit into the cute clothes that I envision myself in My first week back ON i lost 4 lbs and the second week it was another 3. I think back at how i felt when I found out I was approved for the surgery( it was like I hit the lotto! awesome) then how it felt to hit the first 20 lbs lost mark (again... awesome) We can feel like that again!!! Just get back on and go!!! You can do it!