I am going for a fill on Monday. I haven't had a fill in since Nov 2010. I was banded in Apr 2010. Been on a plateau for last 6 months. I know I need a fill but I feel frustrated that I haven't been able to lose on my own. Hoping the fill will help. I still need to lose around 50 lbs. Just needed to vent.

its never been about will power or you wouldn't have gotten the band in the first place. Its about getting the nevers at the top of your stomach to get close enough to send the message to the brain that you are eating and full. It fixes a defect and adjustment to keep it in the right place have to be made.. I couldn't have waited so long without putting it back on good for you for maintining it couldn't have been easy.

Don't be frustrated with yourself. Look at it like this: You have an amazing tool to use. Would you expect a carpenter to not use his hammer? Or a doctor to not use his stethoscope? The band really isn't any different. It's a tool to help you achieve a desired result.

Good luck with your fill and best wishes on the rest of your journey

I feel your pain. I had my surgery in 2010 ,lost 49 lbs and put back on 18 of them. I've not been able to take the weight off on my own and will be calling the office on Monday to schedule an appointment to start over. I fell off the bandwagon lost my way and became totally uncomitted to the process because I wanted have my cake and eat it too! I did not go in for follow-up fills and as a result starting gaining. Thank God for second and third and fourth chances. This is such a journey and I realize I cannot compare myself to anyone else, hence discouragement and the cycle begins again. My weight is due to my emotional eating. Trying to get a grip! I encourage you to hang in there and do the work. I jumping back in the saddle again.

Thanks for the encouragement. I guess I need to look at how far I've come instead of how far I still have to go. I have lost 70lbs and that is an accomplishment in itself. I can finish the rest of this journey!