Hi all, as I type this I realize many of us banded folks feel like giving up, for me I'm afraid this is my only option. I was banded in June of 2010 and lost 100, since I have lived life and life has taken its toll. Death of loved ones and a divorce has pushed my eating over the edge.

I have gained quite a bit of the weight back, I'm afraid I have stretched my pouch or esophagus. I can eat full meal and feel no restrictions. Occasionally I get stuck if I'm in a hurry, but I know how to deal with that. And the most damaging habit is now drinking with meals.

I see my doc in the morning and pray after the flora he will tell me no damage to my band, pouch or throat. I don't know if I'm strong enough emotionally to handle a setback. I just want it all to be okay.

Thanks for your time.

Nikki

Edited January 6, 201511 yr by nikkipk72

I had lap. And in June initially lost 32 pounds but I am so messed up now I gaining back How can I get back on track I have a sugar addition cannot fget away from chocolate , ice cream etc would appriate any advise

@@gavin My experience with sugar addiction is that I have to stay away from it entirely. I am not one who can moderate it, at least not today, while still losing. One bite of it is never enough, and more bites of it is never enough either. It's very very hard and sad to stop it cold turkey, but it is what is best for me.

Sugar is like eating one chip... Can it really be done while losing... Not in my world. I cut all sugar and won't even consider the "diet" candies. It's just asking for me to blow it again. It's like that with sweet, salty & crunchy things... The deadly three for me... Cold turkey is how I had to go too. It's hard but your worth it, we are worth it!

I totally understand. I haven't posted any year. I was so excited for this been to help but I cannot find that sweet spot of restriction. Either I'm vomiting up everything because everything gets stuck except liquids, or else I'm able to eat, small bites and well chewed, but still I never feel that phone is that I thought was supposed to happen to help me stop. If I was a person who is good at stopping eating after a cup, I would not have needed the band. I was really excited to be able to eat small portions and feel satisfied but that never happened. And I'm still the same exact way to year and a half later.

I find that high fiber items like veggies , beans and oats play a huge roll in my menu. I don't think I'm at my "sweet spot" yet either and so I make sure I take 20 min to eat and no empty calories!

Nikkipk72:

I know exactly how you feel. I was banded in 2007 and did awesome with my band. I lost 80 pounds. I got pregnant in 2009, lost my band during the pregnancy, then had to wait another year to get re-banded. Well, the second time around hasn't been as successful. I'm disappointed with myself because I KNOW for a fact that I can do this. I just don't understand why I'm not.

I have an appointment later this month to get a fill. I really want to buckle down and get this train moving! Your post is encouraging and I certainly wish you the best in your journey.

You can do this and so can I! )