Hello Everyone!

So, I got the band in August 2010 lost 30lbs and then suprisingly got pregnant in November 2010. My daughter was born in July 2011 and I gained 40 lbs during my pregnancy. I have lost 20 so far. I had my 12CC band at 7cc while pregnant and did not feel any restrictions while pregnant. Immediately after the baby I felt the restrictions again.I then went back in September 2011 and got another fill which my band was now at 9cc. I lost if anything 8lbs and did not feel restricted so, I went back February 2012 and got another fill my Doctor said it was the max and he could not do another one. So, here I am almost 3 months and I gain 2lbs and lose 2lbs. I am pretty much not losing anything. I can't eat as much because I have days that I feel restricted and days I don't but will feel an uncomfortable feeling after I eat. I am getting my Protein and staying under 1200 calories (I have my fitness plan). Last month I was doing bootcamp and again no weight loss. Has anyone had that problem before? How can I start over? The worst part is that I have days when I feel depress.... My Doctor gave me the option to have a gastro by pass but my company health insurance only covers one biatric surgery for life. Need help and motivation! What do I do?

I feel your pain. I had the lapband originally in 2006 lost a little over 100lbs then in May 2010 became pregnant I gained ALL my weight back plus a few pounds and have struggled since I gave birth to lose and could not lose 1lb. Finally in March went to the dr and found out i had formed a pocket above my band and had a new lapband put in last week I am so scared this time its not going to work

Pebbles the good thing is that you found the problem and can start over now. I am seeing my surgeon next week so they can check my band and make sure everything is ok... I can imagine that with everything pushing up while pregnant there could be a problem with the band. Stay postive and know that before you had the new one put in you had a problem which was not allowing your band to work properly.. Good luck and I am cheering for you!@

thank you I hope they figure out whats going on with yours as well good luck to you

You can also try the 5 day pouch test and see if that helps 'reset' your pouch.

whats the 5 day pouch??

You can also try the 5 day pouch test and see if that helps 'reset' your pouch.

What is the 5 day pouch test???

go to 5daypouchtest.com, there is info on there how to do it (They also have stuff for sale, but you dont have to buy anything)

Hi guys, I just joined yesterday looking for help and support. I have had my band for almost 3 years. In the beginning I make have only lost about 10-15lbs. I am soo confused to whats going on with me. I have a 12cc band, and I am at 8.5cc. I have not found my green zone at all. I am lost on what I should do. I had my last fill in January 2012, my Dr. also checked for any problems, I had none. The worst part of it all he said the band may simply not be for me. I hope not, I really want and need this to work. Any advice, I am open to anything. Please help :-(

Hi guys, I just joined yesterday looking for help and support. I have had my band for almost 3 years. In the beginning I make have only lost about 10-15lbs. I am soo confused to whats going on with me. I have a 12cc band, and I am at 8.5cc. I have not found my green zone at all. I am lost on what I should do. I had my last fill in January 2012, my Dr. also checked for any problems, I had none. The worst part of it all he said the band may simply not be for me. I hope not, I really want and need this to work. Any advice, I am open to anything. Please help :-(

I can so relate to you... I was told the ssame and feeling the same...

Hi guys' date=' I just joined yesterday looking for help and support. I have had my band for almost 3 years. In the beginning I make have only lost about 10-15lbs. I am soo confused to whats going on with me. I have a 12cc band, and I am at 8.5cc. I have not found my green zone at all. I am lost on what I should do. I had my last fill in January 2012, my Dr. also checked for any problems, I had none. The worst part of it all he said the band may simply not be for me. I hope not, I really want and need this to work. Any advice, I am open to anything. Please help :-([/quote']

What are you eating? Are you staying satiated for 4 hours after a bandster meal? (4oz dense Protein and 1/2 cup veggies). Are you avoiding drinking with and after meals? Are you exercising?

We need more info to help you.

Hi, now I can eat pretty much of anything, but I try not too. I must say in the morning I be really full without eating, but after 11:00 I am starving and it never stop. I have had the band for almost three years. I want to find my green zone so bad. since October of last year I have lost 31lbs, but that was on my own, I walked all the time and ate healthy, but now I hit a wall. I can't do it by myself, I need more restriction. I wounder how many cc will it take to get me full 9 or 10cc? I hope I am not one the band donot work for. Also I am a night eater, I wake up in the middle of the night hungry. I feel like I am in a nightmare. I try Protein drinks, but it dont full me....thanks for listening :-)

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well im lost myself i got my surgery back in may of 2010 and have lost 50lbs and have been up and down on weight BUT it has been my fault because ive been snacking on the wrong stuff and now that i know i can eat a bit more i do it or else i get bad headaches if i dont eat when my stomach asks to, i tried going on JUST protein shakes for breakfast, lunch and dinner but man i just cant and feel like i need solid food and makes me mad because before id be able to even if my stomach talked to me and was able to ignore with no headaches after, NOW i want to start over and do it because i know i did not go thru all of this for NOTHING, but i do need help with snack foods, know of any good ones?? i got tired of cottage cheese and sugar free jello. HELP!!

Hi, now I can eat pretty much of anything, but I try not too. I must say in the morning I be really full without eating, but after 11:00 I am starving and it never stop. I have had the band for almost three years. I want to find my green zone so bad. since October of last year I have lost 31lbs, but that was on my own, I walked all the time and ate healthy, but now I hit a wall. I can't do it by myself, I need more restriction. I wounder how many cc will it take to get me full 9 or 10cc? I hope I am not one the band donot work for. Also I am a night eater, I wake up in the middle of the night hungry. I feel like I am in a nightmare. I try Protein drinks, but it dont full me....thanks for listening :-)

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Are you measuring your food? I could eat A LOT of food... if it was the wrong kind of food. For instance, I could eat 3 hard shell tacos from Taco Bell when drinking a mountain dew. Since I was drinking while eating the tacos they went down no problem. Then I would snack the rest of the night. I wasn't hungry. It was head hunger.

Now that I am weighing my food, and eating DENSE protein, I find that I can eat 3-4oz of dense protein and 1/2 cup of green veggies and I am FULL. That is with no change in fill level. I don't drink while eating. Sure I still have the urge to snack, but I recognize that as head hunger and ignore the urge.

It is important to evaluate WHAT you are eating as well as how much. Also rules like not drinking while eating are essential for success with the band.

I would try going back to basics and pay attention to how you are feeling. If you are truly hungry before the 4 hour mark, then you need a fill.

For snacks I like jerky (beef or turkey; just watch sodium), those little tuna/cracker snacks, greek yogurt, and my new thing is salt & pepper pistachios in the shell (and they take a little while to eat so that helps).

1shauna1- well ill go ahead and try those tuna packets and greek yogurt, does it have to be plain greek yogurt?? cuz i know those tend to have a lot of carbs.