Well I know with this new band I obviously wont be restricted till probably after 6 ccs. Well first of all I think my Dr. is out till Dec.10th. so theres no way Ill have restriction till then. I have only 3ccs in an 11cc band. Then With my last band I never saw this dr. put in much at a time so Im so afraid when I go in December he still wont have me restricted. I have decided (and have everyday since I got this new band in October) that I have to go on an old fashioned diet till I get there. Im failing miserably.Everyday I start a new diet. Ive gained 35 lbs or so. Only problem is that when I went in for my first fill about 3 weeks ago I had gained 30 or so.Im kinda afraid if i lose any now that he will think im actually restricted and will give me less then I need thinking that im more restricted then I am.

I read in here a lot lately trying to get mentally motivated. I feel more motivated for others then I do for myself. I used to diet on a regular basis. I was never one of those people who said i just cant lose weight. I lost massive weight in my life, I just always gained it back and more. I know I can get this weight off or start anyway till I get restricted.

A little support would help

Rebandit,

I am newly banded for the first time, so I don't have a wealth of information to give you, but I am moved to respond because the sound of your post rings familiar to me in my own weight loss past.

First, don't scheme scenarios to try and get your doctor to do what you want. Tell your doctor what you think you need, have an open dialog about it. Remember, you are part of your health care team, and you as your own advocate have a say in what is or isn't done with your fills. Force your doctor to defend their recommendations, and make them talk with you so that you can be a part of the decision making process.

It sounds like you have been through so much. Think of all the time, energy, pain/discomfort, resources, etc... you have been through to initially lose weight with your first band and now. Do not undermine your previous efforts. Somehow, there must be a way for you to get back on track, even without restriction, if nothing else to maintain your weight until you can get your fills.

You can do this, you have done it before, and although it really sucks that you have to do it again, you must..... Good luck to you.

Please just tell your doctor the truth, that you have been overeating. That should let him know you need some restriction. Have you gotten all the junk food out of your house? I do not keep any around, that way i am not tempted. Do you exercise? Drink water? There is a lot you have to do to help the band work.You really have to be ready emotionaly to support yourself and make the changes. Best of luck Donna

thanks for the words of encouragment , Let me just say that this looks like im trying to not take the blame for my own actions but its verrry hard to have the band and be very restricted to being where im at now. For a few months I would eat , eat , eat and eat some more because I could and not gain weight.I was losing everything I ate. So now after being rebanded its like i have developed worse habits then i had before I was banded. I remember that before I was ever banded I could go on diets for months then one day I just could not do it.

I never really understood why all of a sudden its like this thing inside you that take over. well right now im fighting the thing. I must say that having y ou all in here to help support me does make me want to try harder to fight the thing.