Hello Everyone, I have a confession. I have gained back so much weight. I had successfully gotten down to 157 lbs. I exercised, but, in May 2012, I had what is called an eye stroke. This is an occlusion in the eye that causes vision loss usually in one eye. I was devastated. I was placed in a stroke clinic for treatment. Thankfully, a lot of my vision came back 70-80%. However, I have become terrified of running and most exercise. I did not have all the risk factors that usually cause this issue so, I concluded maybe it was stress. I had a cholesterol level of 188. BP 110/60, A1C. 5.2, glucose..88. So, my numbers were great. As a result I am on medicines. I also could not swallow medicine so had everything taken out. Well, Maybe not the best idea. Along with swallowing meds, I was eating everything else in sight. I had to weigh in at yesterday and it was 204lbs. I can remember saying, before fluids were taken out, restriction. No, fluid is crazy! So, I am back. Need support! Band is still the best!

Medical issues can give anyone a set back, sorry to hear about yours.

So now you are back at it, getting your fills and starting over. I wish you the best of luck with your weight and medical issues.

Welcome back!

First, I'm sorry you had to go through the medical scare and glad you're doing so much better.

The beauty of the band is you can always start over. You did it once before so you know what is necessary to be successful. I would go back to your surgeon and start the fill process again slowly. Remember, you don't have to have the band so tight you can't swallow pills for it to successfully subdue your hunger.

Best wishes to you.

So glad you are "healthy" and getting back on track. Try not to beat yourself up as it won't solve anything. You did this once, you can do it again.

I agree that getting back in to see your surgeon is key. Start getting fills again to help with that hunger. You can do this!

I agree with Missy & Dawn. Just wanted to welcome you back. You can do this!