I started 288 lbs. I was banded Aug 25th 2010. I went down to 153 lbs. I recently got sick and was put on steroids and I gained weight and I am current 220 lbs. I feel so frustrated, like a failure. I have been eating right and exercising but the weight is not coming off. I currently live in Charlotte, Nc. I need a buddy/mentor. I was to be at 170-180 lbs.

This entire forum is dedicated to mentoring and supporting WLS patients so lean on us if you need help?

I am trying to get back on track. It seems my efforts are not working. I feel hungry all the time.

We all need to visit our surgeon at least once a year to make sure our band is fitted and filled to it's optimal point. Sounds like you're not in the green zone or you wouldn't be hungry?

Have you gone in for a fill lately or have you spoken to your nutritionist? One thing with the band, it won't work it's magic if we don't run yearly maintenance by seeing our docs?

Bands can lose .1-.5 CCs of Fluid a year. And, our esophagus and stomachs can become more efficient in pushing food through the band which means we can eat more before we feel those satiety signals.

Head up, you're in good company, many of us have been in your shoes. I gained 24 of my lbs back over the holidays last year but I've finally worked it all off again. So, it can be done.

tmf

I recently got a fill in July. I have a follow up end of the month.

Hey Jerseydiva I totally feel your pain. I was down 140 pounds after I had my band in 2005. The last two years I have gained about 45-50 pounds. I was diagnosed with Addison's disease and I am on two different steroids and OMG did they make me gain weight the sad part is you do not get to indulge to gain the weight it just adds on by itself I too have kept to my diet and exercise program and I am stuck. Three months ago I had to have Fluid removed from my band and totally over ate because I am starving all of the time. Today I went back to my doctor and now have all of my fluid back in. My doctor told me to focus more on exercise and burning off the amount of calories I am eating and make sure to get ALL of my Protein and Water in daily. I recently started juicing some of my meals with mostly green veggies (because I have always focused on protein so I never eat them) I could tell a huge difference in my energy level. Good Luck to you and just keep fighting!

Thank you Michele! I have been working out, it's my eating that I definitely need to change. I have no discipline.

I see my doctor on the 23rd. I know I need more restriction.

Good Luck to you!! Stay positive and know that your are not alone:)

Thank you Michele! I have been working out, it's my eating that I definitely need to change. I have no discipline.