4 1/2 years banded and need to start again

[bandincu 1]

October 2010 I was banded with a 10cc band. I did fantastic. Before I started the journey I was 324. Lowest I got was 209 and that was truly too low for me. I did not look myself and I was obsessed with what I ate and exercised a lot. Well since I exercised so much and intensely, I caused a stress fracture in my foot. Well 2 surgeries later and facing another one probably this summer, I am 304. I am such an emotional eater. I keep saying I am ready to start again and I think I am. I need encouragement. . I have a desk job and tend to munch on candy and such. Anyone have any good nibble Snacks to have at my desk for stress eating. Send some tips of how you got back on track and what snacks you eat. Thanks.

[kimaly 57]

I am in the same boat, I was banded in 2008. I did everything I was supposed to do and lost my weight hit my goal and kept it off for over 5 years. My fill center closed down (I had surgery in Mexico so no one around me will touch my band) I got the flu and was vomiting terribly which caused my stomach to swell around my already to tight band and I dehydrated and went into kidney failure. After being rushed to the hospital finely someone was able to unfill my band. after a brief hospital stay I was back to normal but my band was empty and again no help with fills I have gained back most of my weight this past year a total of 70lbs. I feel so defeated and angry at myself. But I am ready to start over and although it saddens me you are struggling it also helps and I am grateful you are sharing your story because it helps me know that I am not alone in this struggle. I really think I feel worse about the weight now than I did before I originally lost my weight. Running into people and seeing the expression on their faces when they don't know what to say because I am fat again is not only annoying but quite frustrating. So bottom line is i'm ready to get back on track and will be following your progress.

[Bandista 7,466]

I have gotten a lot out of the sources below in my signature -- it has helped me to reread and rewatch from time to time so I get the information in my head. Almonds work for me as a snack. I get the 100 cal pack and limit myself, chew each one a very long time, etc. And I eat when I'm hungry don't eat when not hungry -- no sliders. I benefitted from seeing a therapist to break down my triggers. It was tedious but I'm really glad to have gotten down to the nitty gritty of very specific things that caused me to reach for food so automatically. I had to know what those things were in order to retrain myself. Best wishes to both of you as you recommit to your health. Don't give up!

[kimaly 57]

Thank you, I'm not giving up just have to start over and this time without a fill. I am determined and I know what to do, just have to do it and stick to it. Just mad at myself for waiting until I regained most of my weight to get back on track.

[Glammaw 15]

I did the same thing. My surgery was nov 2008. Starting over. Gets encourage each other!????

Edited April 20, 2015 by Glammaw

[Bandista 7,466]

@@kimaly don't be mad at yourself -- be gentle. You deserve all good things, sometimes the Cosmic Clock is off a little bit. It's lining up for all of you right now -- here you are: ready. Pat yourselves on the back! Tool is installed, now to meet with the medical professionals and make a plan. Fills for me have been key. And no sliders. Learning to listen hard to the body has been great for me in many ways besides weight loss. Here's to tuning in!