Starting over!

[hokiemama 13]

Well, although this thread started several months ago, it seems like there are plenty of people who are still in the same boat. I am one of them. I have had my band for 5 years and although I didn't get down to my goal weight, I had been around 158-165 for a year (my goal was 140). My band became irritated and tight and I started having a lot of difficulty getting any food down. I was miserable and ended up getting all of my Fluid out, so that my esophagus could heal. I am now up to 199!!! It is my fault of course. Once my Fluid was out, I was pretty much binging daily. I really am shocked at how much I have gained so quickly. I finally got 5 ccs of fluid put back in last month. However, I was used to having a lot more than that (8-9 ccs) and the 5 feels like nothing. I go in again tomorrow for a check up. I hope to get more fluid put in. Now that the holidays are over, I have started back with exercise, counting calories, and drinking Water. I am so discouraged though. I was within 20 lbs of my goal weight but now I am 60 lbs away!! I am mad at myself. I know exactly how it happened and how to lose it again, it just SUCKS that I let myself gain the weight back that I said I never would. Good luck to all of those who are starting over again, for the first, second, or tenth time!

[garcia32 1]

Hokiemama you have taken the words right out of my mouth I am in your shoes right now and can't get in for a fil until 2-12...super freaking out...So how are you doing have you had a fill are you getting back on track?

[garcia32 1]

Well, although this thread started several months ago, it seems like there are plenty of people who are still in the same boat. I am one of them. I have had my band for 5 years and although I didn't get down to my goal weight, I had been around 158-165 for a year (my goal was 140). My band became irritated and tight and I started having a lot of difficulty getting any food down. I was miserable and ended up getting all of my Fluid out, so that my esophagus could heal. I am now up to 199!!! It is my fault of course. Once my fluid was out, I was pretty much binging daily. I really am shocked at how much I have gained so quickly. I finally got 5 ccs of fluid put back in last month. However, I was used to having a lot more than that (8-9 ccs) and the 5 feels like nothing. I go in again tomorrow for a check up. I hope to get more fluid put in. Now that the holidays are over, I have started back with exercise, counting calories, and drinking Water. I am so discouraged though. I was within 20 lbs of my goal weight but now I am 60 lbs away!! I am mad at myself. I know exactly how it happened and how to lose it again, it just SUCKS that I let myself gain the weight back that I said I never would. Good luck to all of those who are starting over again, for the first, second, or tenth time!

[DeborahDav 17]

I know exactly what you mean & feel I had my Lapband done 1-9-2009 lost about 50 pds then I started having problems band to tight to eat so adjustment after adjustment I finally just had it completely emptied and kinda gave up. Then Jan of 2015 I started over, had a small fill and I did well till July when my sister passed away so I put some of the weight back on. I haven't been back since March of 2015, but I have lost some. Tomorrow I have an appmt with my doctor to see where I stand.

I think I have about 70 pds more to lose, not sure if I will get a fill or not. But this time I'm using weight watchers to log my food or I just got a Fitbit & it can log my food.< /p>

I am very nervous to see my doctor tomorrow, wish me luck!!

[garcia32 1]

We can't give up we paid all the money to help make this change... Since my post I have been going to the gym at least 3times a week... I have to do something to help untill I get my fill... I have 25 lbs to get to my goal...that's a lot less then the 83 I started with....sick with it !! You can do it!!!healthy life???? so very sorry for your loss that can make it extremely hard to stay focused... Text any time????

[DeborahDav 17]

Thank you .. Im sticking with it ...

i didnt go thru all the classes & pain from the surgery for nothing.

I will let you know how the dr visit goes today ????????????

[DeborahDav 17]

I went to see my Lapband dr. today it went really well !!!

my original weight back in 2009 was 265pds.

Today I weighed 218 pds dr. was happy to see me.

I got a small Fill and I'm back on track and I feel really good !!!

[garcia32 1]

Oh way to go girl you will be under 200 in no time....remember your rules chew chew,small bites, no drinking during eating...protein Protein protein... You got this girl I will weigh in on Sunday and will you know????

[garcia32 1]

Hey girl just checking in on you I only lost 3 lbs this past month but have my fill appt Feb 12 so I am hoping for better loss this month