Hi all...

Just found this site tonight. I was banded 12/29/04, 245lbs and size 24. At my lowest weight I was 163 and could squeeze into size 12. :clap2:

Unfortunately, about a year ago, fate brought some new challenges into my life and stress took over and I'm now 187 and barely squeezing into my size 14 (thank you to whoever invented elastic waistbands!). I refuse to go back into 16's, besides, I got rid of them all and the budget doesn't allow me to buy new clothes right now.

I seemed to have lost my motivation which was strange because being banded had never been difficult. In the beginning, I fell into my new "banded lifestyle" easily, rarely have blockages and never feeling like I was missing out on the foods I had given up. I was losing slowly but regularly and felt better than I had in years. Then BOOM! Circumstances beyond my control came in and burst my bubble. Before I relized it, my clothes went from loose and comfortable to tight and I felt fat and miserable all over again. I finally woke up and realized somewhere along the way I got tired and gave up. I was letting the powers that be win...the problem? I wasn't losing - - I was GAINING!:doh:

With that knowledge, I knew I had to take control back in my life. Sitting home tonight I didn't something I rarely do and started surfing the web. Fate once again stepped in, this time in my favor, and here I am. I'm not sure what I clicked on to get here, but I have a good feeling that not only will I get the support I need to help get me back on track, but maybe sharing my experiences will help someone in need at the same time.

Was your band unfilled? Or maybe it slipped?

Do you need a fill? I would think you might. Good luck.

Hi all...

Just found this site tonight. I was banded 12/29/04, 245lbs and size 24. At my lowest weight I was 163 and could squeeze into size 12. :clap2:

Unfortunately, about a year ago, fate brought some new challenges into my life and stress took over and I'm now 187 and barely squeezing into my size 14 (thank you to whoever invented elastic waistbands!). I refuse to go back into 16's, besides, I got rid of them all and the budget doesn't allow me to buy new clothes right now.

I seemed to have lost my motivation which was strange because being banded had never been difficult. In the beginning, I fell into my new "banded lifestyle" easily, rarely have blockages and never feeling like I was missing out on the foods I had given up. I was losing slowly but regularly and felt better than I had in years. Then BOOM! Circumstances beyond my control came in and burst my bubble. Before I relized it, my clothes went from loose and comfortable to tight and I felt fat and miserable all over again. I finally woke up and realized somewhere along the way I got tired and gave up. I was letting the powers that be win...the problem? I wasn't losing - - I was GAINING!:doh:

With that knowledge, I knew I had to take control back in my life. Sitting home tonight I didn't something I rarely do and started surfing the web. Fate once again stepped in, this time in my favor, and here I am. I'm not sure what I clicked on to get here, but I have a good feeling that not only will I get the support I need to help get me back on track, but maybe sharing my experiences will help someone in need at the same time.

welcome I am glad you found us their are alot of people

on here that will try to help you find your way back it's not too

late maybe you might want to start by talking to your doctor and

arrange for a fill I am a big fan of do overs good luck

Welcome! I hope you get back on track and remember why you did this-for you! You deserve a healthy body!