Ok...I have come to hate this thing inside me. I'm hungry like I've always been but I throw up a lot when I eat. I just don't know what to do so that this band and I can get back in sync with one another...actually I don't even know that we have ever been in sync. I lost 30lbs when I first had it done, but have gained some of that back....that was over a year and a half ago. I'm just so frustrated!

See your surgeon and have a x-ray doen under barium, It sounds like maybe you have a slip or something. best wishes.Karen

_{Are you doing all of the things recommended like not drinking while eating, taking very small bites and chewing till everything is just mush in your mouth? You did loose some, so what did you do when you were loosing? Do that again and try not to slip back into your old habits. Good luck to you.}

Sounds like you may have too much fill. Knock on wood I have never PB's, vomitted in almost 2 years. Also are you eating foods that are not band friendly: doughy breads, raw carrots, dry chicken, steak?

I agree with the other posters, also the band is a tool. I am almost 3 months out and have learned to use this tool. By following wit my dr request. There are a lot things that could be causing you to vomit. I would see my dr and talk to him. Did you stay in contact with physician after banding? with the band inside you should have visits with dr. I meet a lady 2 years out who was there for a fill. The band needs to be maintained if its causing you distress always remember to see ur dr. Good luck to you.

I'd go see a new doctor who has fluroscopy and barium and get my fills from someone who knows what they are doing.. That's nuts that you are a year into this without decent restriction. I go to mexico for my fills but i live in california. I had 2 fills and I"m 8cc in a 10 cc band. I'm tight but not excessively.. warm tea opens the band most times if i really feel too tight. but the bottom line is i was banded feb 9 this year.. have lost 40 pounds.. and don't see any reason not to get to goal by september 5th ( my birthday)..

thats 47 :0