So i Havent Gotten a Fill in Almost a year until 2 weeks ago... My LOWEST WEIGHT was in July 2011 at 213lbs and now i weigh 256lbs. My Original Weight was 310 You Do the Math

.... Its Dissappointing but i take the Blame for it... I should of Kept Up With My Fills... So the day of My doctors visit he gave me 2 fills... Im Eating Less of course but the weight is not coming off like it used to... i did change my diet but to be honest since 2009 all i was eating was pretty much junk food just not as much as i used to consume before my sugery and i ended up loosing 99pounds and not really working out as much as i do now... So it's to the point where im weighing my self everyday... Im kind of getting depressed about it.... Has anybody had this problem before If so can i get some advice on what i should do.

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throw away the scale. its not helping you ! eat right,, exercise and keep up on your fills. When your clothes start falling off then you'll know you're following your Dr.s orders. but get rid of the scale now before it depresses you any further ! a machine is not a measure of self worth ! good luck !

My advice to you is get to a "Support Group" it will help you get motivated again and there will be lots of people there that have gone thru what you are going thru... this is only a suggestion of course.

Keep up the good work, you made the first step by getting it tightened and getting back with the program.

You Are So Right!! I Will Just Wait Till My New Appointment I Guess!!

Yea I Might Just Have to Do that.... @Support Group

the scale is evil..i have broken 2 from throwing them down the stairs when i didnt get the numbers i wanted. i suggest throwing it away as well and doing what you know to do concerning eating and working out. best wishes.

You Guys Are Being So Helpful... That Scale is Really Going to Get on My Nerves!

Also remember you are 3 years older if you had your surgery in 2009. As woman, time does seem to slow things down. So losing may not be as fast this time as the first time, but as long as you are losing your not gaining.

We all have our times when we fall off track but you can start over anytime you want and you are doing it before you gained it all back, thats good!

I agree the best help is a support group. Find one or start your own with people in your area.

cheri

I feel the same way. I was losing great and then I was too tight last summer but was losing fast so I left it that way (bad I know). When I couldn't take it anymore I went to the doc and he removed a lot because I asked him to. Well after that I started gaining the weight back. I have gained 30 pounds back. I went and got a small fill but I was afraid to fill back to what it was when i was too tight (this was December 2011). I have not lost since that fill and have not been back to the doctor either. I do feel some restriction but not like when I was really losing. I just started working out again so hopefully that will jump start the loss again. I am debating going for a fill again but I just don't want to be too tight again. UGH I hate this...so yea I can relate to your struggles. HATE IT!!!

Im Probably Going to get it tighten next time i go... (end of july) and just deal with going back to the ensure n shakes

I too was banded in 2009 lost 40 pounds and gained about 35 due to pregnancy as of today im back to my lowest after surgery/ pre baby weight took me about 3 months to lose 35 pounds abd totally agree with you it is much harder this 2nd time around. Idk why maybe cuz of motivation isnt the same? I now track my calories on mu fitness pal its set to 1200 but i average about 800-1000 a day no junk food and i work out 60 mins a day 6 days a week and burn 450-500 calories a work out i dont stop till i see those numbers..

On the my fitness pal theres a section under goals i believe that tells u how many calories u should be buring ( depending on ur goals) a week to lose the 2 pounds you should be loosing a week!

Good luck to you and just know that IT CAN BE DONE u did it the first time just have to keep at it and not get discouraged!

Im Probably Going to get it tighten next time i go... (end of july) and just deal with going back to the ensure n shakes

That seems like an unhealthy way to live. Can you just get a tiny fill? Like 0.5cc or less?

I was banded at the end of 2008. I have lost some weight, but i have only been able to keep off 30 lbs. I have not eaten like i should or exercised enough. I love sweets. They are a problem for me. Also, I consume too many carbs and not enough protein. Does anyone know of a good protein drink that does have a bad aftertaste? Good night everyone!

I lost 100 pounds and regained 54. Sucks to work so hard to lose the weight again. But I am. Slowly. I recommitted about 3 months ago when I thought I might lose my band. I have re-lost 25 pounds. It has been hard... but I am just done with letting food control me.

I am not happier when I eat ****. Well I am for the moment I eat it and then I am depressed. So enough of that vicious cycle!!

You can absolutely do this!! You did it once. Stay focused!

Okay so I agree with not getting it tooo tight but i would like another fill but not two doses... but this is def a wake up call for me! i know im starting to loose weight because im getting those stomach pains because of my skin hanging so i have been take advil like crazy for the last two days.... i appreciate all your advice! It means a lot and now im even more movitvated to keep going and get to my goal weight!

Due to some complications ive lost and gained the same 60 pounds 3 times.. Its so frustrating but ive lost them once again and trying my hardest to keep losing. Added Protein shakes back into my diet as replacement meals and exercising.

We all hit a platuea or gain at some point. Just gotta keep going! Giving up is the worst thing you can do i know ive done it a few times