This is going to be a fresh thread for all the band buddies that got banded July 2013

Hello july bandsters. I was banded July 3rd 13. Did extremely well lost 170 lbs and had a tummy tuck in September. Since then things have really gone down hill. I had my band fully deflated as I was having full TT. Vertical as well as horizontal incisions. They re inflated it at 6 wks post TT. But it was agony. My port was practically bursting through horrible painful scars. So I had it deflated some. Which helped but I became starving depressed and gained 21 more lbs. my new tummy is saggy again and I know I'm eating horribly. But can't focus long enough to start to lose again. Any help ideas I'd be so grateful. I'm really unhappy. :-((

Hello july bandsters. I was banded July 3rd 13. Did extremely well lost 170 lbs and had a tummy tuck in September. Since then things have really gone down hill. I had my band fully deflated as I was having full TT. Vertical as well as horizontal incisions. They re inflated it at 6 wks post TT. But it was agony. My port was practically bursting through horrible painful scars. So I had it deflated some. Which helped but I became starving depressed and gained 21 more lbs. my new tummy is saggy again and I know I'm eating horribly. But can't focus long enough to start to lose again. Any help ideas I'd be so grateful. I'm really unhappy. :-((

So how goes it? We haven't heard from you in quite some time.

Loss 70 lbs....up 20 lbs...out of control AGAIN

This thread used to be on fire! What happened? Tell your story. Drop a line or 2. Never know what might help others. Some of you seemed to have fallen off the face of the earth.

I'm game! George has motivated me to get back on track. Thank you, George.

I'm still here! I'm down about 85 pounds - been stuck here for several months now, but I'm ready to get going down again! Need to up my activity level, I think, as most days I don't get too many calories. I had a fill about a month ago, and it's still pretty tight, so I mostly only eat Soup. I'd love to hear from @Zingythingy. I've been worried about her ever since her last post. How's everybody else doing?

You can do it! Let's motivate each other again!

Loss 70 lbs....up 20 lbs...out of control AGAIN

Can't message properly now but I will Asa I get proper chance. Doing ok now. Heavier than I'd like but dealing with it. Xx thanks mammajamma

Good to hear from you, @@Zingythingy! Just check in whenever you can.

Has this ever happened to anyone? After eating too much fiber, a uncomfortable bloating occurs with a pounding heartbeat and feeling faint. It passes after gas passes. It happened twice in 1 1/2 years.

It sometimes happens but I'm not sure it was fiber induced but expelling surely helps. Lol

Thanks George. Always nice to hear that ur not imaging this stuff. I'm happy to say that since I posted that I lost my willpower and gained 20 lbs, I'm down 5 lbs.

That's great news. I wish you all the best. Just remember, the decision we make today shows on our body tomorrow...

I found an awesome site with post op compression garments. I did feel a lot of pressure which was good. I had to return my garment because I didn't realize they ran small but the quality was so good i exchanged it for another one. I found it on Paintmesexy.com & I think they are having a sale now for cyber Monday. Do you guys recommend me getting a workout waist cincher/ trainer? I attached a picture of the one I got below.