Weight Gain

[bandedmama 0]

I've gained nearly 30 pounds back (out of 80 lost) in 3 months due to an unfill - I do have faith that once I am filled again and have that "control" in place that I will adapt back to the band rules, so I am slowly becoming "OK" with the gain. Its scary though to know it is possible for me to get out of control again, like pre-band surgery. It makes me appreciate the band more - I didn't realize how much it helped me until it wasn't helping me anymore! 5 days until my fill!!! **does a little dance**

[momof4 0]

I lost 31 lbs. within 5 months after surgery. I gained a few of those back around Thanksgiving and Christmas. On January 1, 2006, I started having dizzy spells that lasted for literally weeks. I am still undergoing testing to determine the reason for the dizziness and vomiting. At the end of January of early February, I had a total unfill because I was afraid of slipping my band. It still might have happened though. I have gained all but 11 of those 31 lbs. back. I am fighting the weight gain, but unfortunately, when you're dizzy, you can't even walk let alone exercise. My band doctor won't event think of refilling me until they find out what I have. Unfortunately, food is my only comfort right now.

Tricia H

[deniseb 0]

Great informative thread!