I have just had my first fill in 1.5 years. My surgery was performed in May 2014. I lost over 108 lbs and I was so proud of myself. Here's the bad part, I became over confident in myself, thought I could start eating a few things here and there that I knew were bad for me but of course I thought I was invincible. I never went back to the doctor because I felt so embarrassed as the weight creeped back on. Well fast forward to today, I have gained back 55 lbs. of my 108 lb. loss and feel like a complete failure. I have picked myself up though and went back to the doctor today, had a fill and I'm restarting my weight loss journey all over again. Just want to tell everyone to not give into the temptation if you've lost a lot of weight because here I am 1.5 years later 55 lbs. heavier. I WILL lose this weight and get to my goal again. It's good to be back on bariatric pal. This was always such a great support system for me. Thanks for listening

I learned how to "eat around" my band and went a little nuts with it. Happily I didn't gain any weight but I didn't lose any either. I was too loose, I realize, and went in for a fill last week myself! It really made a big difference and I'm working hard at eating mindfully. It's so hard to pace myself and eat slowly (a problem I've always had) because those first few bites you don't even feel hit your stomach for a good 5 minutes after you swallow. My issue was I'd eat too big of a bite, swallow, and rapidly eat the next bite because I just wanted that hungry feeling to go away as quick as I could. With the band, though, I'd feel the food get stuck and take a few swallows of water to wash it down. Do that every couple bites and you can eat a pretty big meal. No more water with my food!

Anyway... I'm right there with ya. If you lost 108 pounds before you can do lose the 55 pounds again! Important thing is to stick with your surgeon. He/she will get you through and they're there to help if you have problems.

Thanks so much. It really does help knowing people are here for me. Best of luck to you too.

I'd li ke to start with you and share the path to the new goal . My experience is similar to yours and I need friends who can understand without judging

Help and advice support , I've gained 16 pounds since my post surgery low weight point - need help getting back on the waggon feeling despondent ☹️

On 4/9/2017 at 11:41 AM, Cindi2014 said:

I have just had my first fill in 1.5 years. My surgery was performed in May 2014. I lost over 108 lbs and I was so proud of myself. Here's the bad part, I became over confident in myself, thought I could start eating a few things here and there that I knew were bad for me but of course I thought I was invincible. I never went back to the doctor because I felt so embarrassed as the weight creeped back on. Well fast forward to today, I have gained back 55 lbs. of my 108 lb. loss and feel like a complete failure. I have picked myself up though and went back to the doctor today, had a fill and I'm restarting my weight loss journey all over again. Just want to tell everyone to not give into the temptation if you've lost a lot of weight because here I am 1.5 years later 55 lbs. heavier. I WILL lose this weight and get to my goal again. It's good to be back on bariatric pal. This was always such a great support system for me. Thanks for listening

good Job... Its definitely easy to fall back on weight,, because Food taste so good! But keep it up and next time.. Once you notice a weight gain of over 20 pounds... Know you need some adjusting to your eating and get your lab band Filled again.

Cindi2014, thank you for sharing. I also am responsible for the weight gain. I've had a share of dysfunctions with the band, slippage, issues with my esaphagus but what I chose to eat is what put the weight back on. On 7/28/17 my band will be replaced due to a leak. Once repaired I start my journey again.

Happy I found this great website. My family and friends who do not have issues with their weight, don't understand the struggle, and often tell me surgery was the easy way out.