I was banded December 2010. Lost about 10 lbs from that time to Summer 2011. Then I got pregnant. Pregnancy was wonderful and now I have a healthy baby boy. During pregnancy, I had all fluid removed and was recently filled up in May. Since then, I have been struggling... I'm starting to wonder if I made the wrong decision. I've been following weight watchers but used the new plan and gained 10. So, I switched over to the old points program and have been remaining steady. As for the lap band, I rarely ever feel full. I eat and then witthin an hour, I feel hungry again. I thought this quest would be a little bit easier considering I took the leap and had the surgery. I don't know what to do. Should I have band removed since it's not helping? Any diet suggestions? I can still eat the same amount that I ate before surgery... Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated... Thanks.

Have you thought about getting maybe another fill? I know its tough I experience the same issue. Protein really does help and make sure your getting plenty of fluids. I really can relate..its frustrating and tought when you eat good and work your booty off. Keep your chin up...Keep a food journal that seems to help me too. Hope this helps and Good luck!

Remember when you were banded how you went through the mental ctap a week or two out? This is like starting over.. It is starting over.. Start slow and work your way up. I was banded 4/11/12. I do not own a scale. I went to the Dr wed and from pre op to now I lost 21 lbs. I have lost in inches. You can do this!!

Thanks. I'm pretty sure I am completely filled but will call Dr to make sure. I do keep a journal while using WW. I'm not perfect in my food choices but pretty good 95% of the time. And yes it is like starting over. I just thought I would have been more successful by now. Thanks again for your kind words.

I would say you need to get another fill. Until you get to the green zone your not going to have the full feeling or restriction.

I would definitely ask your doctor how much is in your band, even possibly request him to verify it be sure. When at proper restriction, you should be able to go 4-5 hours between meals without hunger. I would be frustrated too if I were in your shoes.

I'm not sure if this will help, but some people find great success doing the 5 day pouch test to get back on track. You start with liquids and work your back up to regular food, just like after surgery but in this case it's only over a 5 day time period. Perhaps it could help? http://5daypouchtest.com/plan/theplan.html

Best wishes to you.

When people get an unfill for various reasons the doctors very unlikely to have filled it up to the same level again, most doctors proceed with caution and although u may have a similar amount i bet u have room for more, which is what it sounds like u need. Also WW is pretty good, but can contain a lot of salt so be cautious on the salt intake and reduce your calories if the points system isnt working .. i didnt do ww but used an odd frozen meal in an emergency, but i do have a ww tomato soup every day before my dinner and thagt helps fill me up ..it has worked for me anyways i have had soup every day for over a year and half and always feel satisfied after my dinner

Sorry ur going through that I would recommend

1.check ur fill level as others have stated.

2.eat protein first then veggies.lower your carb intake.from my experience with WW u can take in q lot of carbs and have low points.(pasta rice etc.)

3.the pouch test.I think it's time for me to do this also.:-)

4.remember Lapband is a tool.you have to work it.:-)

5.don't give up ! Goodluck !