I was banded 11 months ago and here I sit, only about 4 pounds lighter than I was a year ago. I have nobody to blame but myself. I know the band is just a tool, it's up to me, etc, etc. I was hoping the band would force me to not eat the way I was eating but it really hasn't. I can't stand the way it feels when my pouch is "full". Its uncomfortable in my chest and makes me want to gag. It feels like I can't breath and I panic so I drink to wash the food down. Then, I eat more. They've done x-rays and say my band is in proper position. Those who have the sleeve, is this how it feels when you are "full" or is a more normal feeling of being full in your stomach? I'm looking into my options of having the band removed and trying something else but I don't want it to just be another failure. I want something that will force me into compliance and the band has not done that. I have been in therapy for over 3 years and seen a few different therapists and have worked on the emotional part of my eating/food addiction but can't seem to move past it. Thanks for any advice.

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I had the old molena band that was not adjustable and it never worked from the start. I did not want to go thru surgery again to adjust it. So 15 years later and a lot fatter I went for the sleeve. But I am not having a lot of luck with it so far. thanks jlweb55

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