Hello,

I'm not sure if any of you remember me or not. My name is Doriana. I was banded in November 2006. I was doing really well till last June. Then my best friend passed away and my anxiety came back hard and strong. Since then, I'm not on medication to control my anxiety. (Effexor) I was down about 30 pounds as of June/ 07. I then started the meds and have been gaining back some weight. When I got the band in I weighed 227 pounds got down to about 184 and today I'm back at 211 pounds.... I'm so depressed about this. The last fill I had was last Sept...but very little. I'm going back on Tuesday for more restriction. My husband also got the band done and he's doing well. You know men lose faster, right? Well, he does not have the anixety and depression issue either. I was scared that maybe my band slipped, but if it did I guess I would be having more problems. I have no restriction infact my appitite is great. I thought it may be the medication, but I'm not going to lie to myself, I have been eating out of control. I think the meds are giving me more of an appetitie. Should I get 1 cc at my next fill? Still, 1 and 1/2 years later, I still really don't know what my "sweet" spot is. I think I may have to get back to basics again. I was even poundering with the idea of going to Bernstein, but I know that the diet is not very healthy. I feel like a complete failure. I've invested so much money. Why can't I do this? I had joined Weight watchers on line, but fell off the wagon after a week. Should I sit down with someone at TLBC and talk to them about this?

Some support please.... I'm so lost..

Thanks for listening..

Have a great night.

Doriana

Sounds like you need more fills till you reach good restriction and contact your clinic for their advice that's what they are there for.

Hello Doriana

Nice to hear from you again, sorry you are not doing so well with your weight loss, i can identifiy with your feelings over not losing, i have been almost a year now at the same weight, because of medical reasons, i hope to start losing again soon my doctor gave me the okay to have a fill adjustment although i didnt get enough in it.

I would call your clinic and speak to them about your weight, it sounds like you need an adjustment in you band and they will advise you on how much you should start with to get back on track.

Good luck Doriana and let us know how you make out. And Doriana you are not a failure please do not think of yourself in that way, you have just had a set back and now you are taking steps to correct it.

Maria :biggrin:

Thanks Maria for your kind words and support...I emailed Nancy from the clinic and I hope to see her on Tuesday. She's really good and I know she will help me in the right direction. I wish you well and I'm here for support too. I'm not leaving this time around!!!!

Donna, thank you as well for replying back.

Take care,

Doriana

Miele

You have done the right thing by going to the clinic. Stay a way from Bersteins if you want long term results , which I think we all do, with this Band. Use the clinic as much as you can ,that is what they are there for. I am heading there myself on Wed. to get a fill and to talk to get on the right track again. I too have problems with depression and anxiety and am on Effexor.

Hang in there. Thinking of you on your journey.

Bev

Can you switch from Effexor to a different anti-depressant? I was on Effexor for awhile and hated it! I gained weight and suffered from such serious constipation that I usually felt like I was giving birth whenever I was finally able to deliver. And oh, the pain! Now, I am one of those people who never, ever gets constipated, not even when I am on major pain meds. And my normally good blood pressure shot up. I had to take meds for that.

I suffer from major depression. I am now on a cocktail of meds and am doing well without the horrid side effects of Effexor. These are as follows: Wellbutrin, Selexa, Topomax. My blood pressure is now fine again, I am no longer taking meds for this, and I can poop regularly and without pain. And even though my band has been defilled since last August I am still wearing size 10 jeans.

Sorry about all the poop info but it came to be a real obsession of mine while I was on Effexor.

hey doriana,

of course you have terrible pain and loss to deal with. effexor xr is a good med for the right person, if weight loss doesn't start back up, and your being compliant with diet excercise etc, then ask for a med change. my wish for you is that the legacy of your departed friend is to help you get back into taking care of yourself emotionally and physically and spiritually

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i wish you peace and serenity

amanda

I too can suffer from depression at times.

What I would suggest is that you contact Jill at the clinic for a sit down regarding menu planning and also get a top up fill...

Have you taken a look at the NEW web site??? There is a Psychiatrist now on board

and Dr. Yau will answer you specific questions...

Good luck toyou

Thanks so much for all your support. I had my fill today. Nancy put in 3/4cc.... I"m on liquids today and feeling great. I'm ready to get back on the band wagon and see results. FINALLY... I think this will be my year!!!

You guys are all GREAT.. Keep up the amazing loses!!!!

Doriana

Thats Great ,glad you are feeling ok. This is your year !!!

I am hoping to get to the clinic tomorrow...if we don't get that storm there calling for.

Wecome back to the BAND!!!!