Hello, I was banded in 2005 in MX by Dr Ortiz. I lost 89lbs in the first two years after surgery but then some life events happened, I had a baby and now I find myself back up 45lbs & very unhappy. I'm depressed and feel like a failure. My husband is the type that has a very high metabolism and is constantly trying to gain weight so he isn't the best support person (as he eats a lb of chocolate covered gummy bears lol). I never did make it to my goal weight of 160 & as I sit here at nearly 230 it seems almost impossible. I have 3.2ccs in my 4cc band so not much room for adjustment. Anyone else in the same boat? I have basically get in a self sabotage habit of eating just"sliders" (foods that break down & the bad doesn't restrict or chewing until my food is liquid so there's no restriction. Yesterday I decided enough is enough I'd like to live long enough to see my daughter grow up & it's time to get healthy- NO EXCUSES!!!! So here's my plan, one step at a time.... Walk 1/2hour a day M-F, serve myself on a tea plate (I don't need more than that), eat my protein first & check in to LBT daily for support & to keep focused. I'm also using Lose It! App to track my cAlories/ protein intake and just to be accountable. Anyone out there gained it back & lost again??? Looking for a little hope

You and I sound like we are kindered spirits! Right now, I am in Bandster Hell! Banded in 2009, lost 125, and over the last year or so have regained almost 40! I know, I know! Anyway, had a slight unfill on Friday because I was too tight and basically eating nothing but slider foods. I am on my first day of the 5 day pouch test trying to get back on track….I am starving! LOL!

Thanks for letting me bend your ear, just trying to get back to the rules and let my band do what it is meant to do.

You and I sound like we are kindered spirits! Right now' date=' I am in Bandster Hell! Banded in 2009, lost 125, and over the last year or so have regained almost 40! I know, I know! Anyway, had a slight unfill on Friday because I was too tight and basically eating nothing but slider foods. I am on my first day of the 5 day pouch test trying to get back on track….I am starving! LOL!

Thanks for letting me bend your ear, just trying to get back to the rules and let my band do what it is meant to do.

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What is the 5 day pouch test? I've never done that. Dont get too down on yourself- we can do this!!! I figure if we lost it before we can do it again, right?!?

Well, IMO it is a way to get back "as one" with your band again. At least I hope I am right with that thought. The last couple of years, I have not been as mindful of my band as I was in the beginning, and fell off the Bandwagon! Here is a link for the 5 day pouch test:

5daypouchtest.com

Although I am very hungry right, now I am very excited to be focusing on my band and gettign back to the basics and on the right track again.

Yes, you are so right, we have done this before and we will do it again. This was just meant to be a part of our journey!

I think this forum is where I will add my 2 cents into the conversation. I had had my band placed in 2006 and did very well until my mammogram showed breast cancer in 2012. Then I had the saline withdrawn from my band before my cancer operation. I am now "cancer free" and have been living with the band and trying to lose with no fill. The winter months went well but when spring arrived and all the outdoor activities boosted my appetite! I've gained too fast and would like to get back on my band wagon. It is soooo hard, now I'm going to have to ask for a refill, I guess.