So it's been 10 weeks since my last fill, I was banded Oct. 4th (& have lost just about 20 lbs) & from then til Dec. 21st it has not been an easy ride from the stomach flu to getting some kind of bacteria infection non band related to dealing with my grandpas death and then in turn dealing with now having power of attorney over my grandmother who has dementia and trying to take care of her from all half way across the country so that takes me to right after my last fill. Since my Dec 21st fill I was supposed to have my next appt 6 wks later well due to moving, taking an unexpected trip back home, and a crazy work schedule it is now 10 wks since my last fill, I have not lost a single pound and actually have gained a few pounds back!! I'm going to my appt tomorrow morning and I'm so embarrassed that I'm actually 4 lbs heavier from my last visit back in December. I need a fill so bad though, I'm so hungry all the time, & I can eat just like I did even before I had the band the portion sizes are not cutting it for me, I feel like such a failure and so ridiculous I just really want to feel full and for it to last more than a hour and a half to 2 hours! And I really want the help I need to not over eat if I feel full I stop eating but if I don't feel full well you know how it goes & then just combine it with family issues/stress & work issues/stress which I'm sure everyone has I've just always coped by eating my feeling until I feel full and idk how to stop.

Don't be so hard yourself. Unfortunately, stress does play a large role in our problem in over-eating. I can somewhat relate to your story in that my dad is in stage 4 cancer, and my mom has dementia. He is actually her care giver. Go figure. It's hard to stay focused, and while I can give advice better than I can take it, just remember why you did this.

Stay focused, Work with your Dr's office and/or nutritionist, track your food daily, and use this web site for motivation to stay focused. There are a lot of great people on here that are big supporters when you need them.

You can do this!

Thanks! Went to my appt and it went great she was so understanding and basically told me to get back to the basics and as soon as I start feeling hungry in between meals to call her! I feel better and so glad I got a fill today! It's a new day not gonna worry about yesterday anymore.

You are Not a failure! Life happens & you really are in the thick of it!! Just take things 1 day at a time & pray. You are loved.