Is your band failing you or are you failing your band ?

[dsn55 0]

I'm glad I found you guys. I thought I was losing what was left of my mind! I'm 18 months past surgery; lost 86 pounds the first year but not a pound in the last 6 months since I discovered how easily ice cream slips past the band.

I checked in with my friendly neighborhood shrink to see why I moved my needs to last place again.....No answers yet, but nice to have somebody to talk to

Anyway it's nice to know I'm not the only one having thse issues

[ginala47 0]

Thanks Coach!! I did not get filled again til end Sept due to some mix ups and family issues...but I lost 5 ibs since early July, so all is not totally lost...I was feeling kinda low at fill, but surgeon was REALLY supportive - I needed that and reading your blog - so I can refocus on ME, which I kinda lost over summer, exercise - which I am SLOWLY kicking up -walking dog, and with students at PE at school - and only having 1 day of more relaxed eating...I have lost a total of about 58lbs since my March 20th surgery, so I really need to feel some success- but be realistic that I have a long way (at least another 100 -120 to go...in 2 years - goal..) So thanks for reminding us all how the race has to be done in a smart and focused on long term way..

G:thumbup:

[cannaday 0]

Wow and I thought I was the only one!!! I too felt like someone was writing my story. I have been so happy with the way I feel and all the compliments I've been receiving that I forgot why I got this procedure. What a great tool it is and I've quit using it.

Time to get back on track. I love LapBandTalk.com.

[krygo3 0]

:thumbup: I love your story..........or is it mine ? except, you fixed your problem....I'm still working on it.......I do have a couple of questions.......Do you get Hungry? How many meals do you eat in a day? I don't get hungry and struggle to eat a maximum of three meals......advice? besides, telling me to eat 6 x daily......

[unshackled 1]

I know this is an old quote but it is just what I needed to hear. I did well my first year 60lbs lost and the second year I have fallen off the band wagon. Tomarrow I am going to a convention with my family. My goal is to work out and not eat all the wrong things. I too am the same size last winter, I am totally disappointed in myself but thank god I still have the band and I can get back on track.

[CoachCher 1]

Hi Krygo,

My eating varies from day to day. Some days it's 6 meals a day and some days it's 3 meals. Really you need to find what works for you and make sure you focus on at least getting in 3 meals a day.

[peaches9 3]

Hi, I've been banded since July 07 and the first year I lost 60 lbs.... then a whole year of messing around... weight stayed the same.

THis year, as motivation I am planning a TT as my reward to getting to goal weight... Now since Xmas I have lost 7 lbs... so I am back on track..

I just had to give myself a good shake and remind myself that I didn't spend $16k to get half-way healthy...I wanna be ALL the way healthy and at a good weight for my height...5"5" 150 lbs will be a nice finish.

[msampson 0]

can some one tell me how to post a new thread..help lol:ohmy:

[pretty woman 0]

I enjoyed that because a year later and i have lost a little over 70 lbs and i am exercising almost everyday but i fill like i'm not getting there

[kayeyarnell 0]

Thank you so much for the pep talk. I had my lap-band surgery 2 weeks ago. I am trying to get food out of my mind, I keep telling myself later I can have my old foods. I hate to exercise and I am able but i've always made excuses. You have helped me realize i will have to get some sort of regular exercise program. I have a long way to go but being able to read your experiences has helped me realize what direction I need to be focus on. Thanks again.

[hairagain 0]

Well, where do I start? I was banded on Jan19, 2006. I lost 55 lbs and stayed with that loss for some time. I started having reflux issues. I did nothing about it, but to add some meds for it. I continued to have the issues. My husband is disabled and all the attention has gone to getting him better. I have sort of put myself on the back burner. I want to get back to working with my band and the bandster rules. (can't hardly remember them anymore)

I went to see a doctor here in my area. Not my original doc because he seems to have moved. I don't know where though. Doesn't really matter anyway. In fact it may be good because I feel like this is a new start.

I had all of the fill removed just recently. It was 2 weeks ago today. I had tests to see if my band was prolapsed after my fill was removed. He thinks it was but it is not prolapsed now. I will have a refill in the near future. I will call for an appointment tomorrow.

I do excerise some but need to do more. I will also make an appointment with the support folks down in Bismarck, ND and see if there is anything they can say to help get me back on track. I need some help big time and I think that is where to start.

I have gained back some of the weight I lost. About 20 lbs. I am scared I will have it all back soon. Like you, I got comfortable with my new clothes and I was able to do most of what I want to do. I still had 50lbs to lose then and now I am up to 70 so I do need to do this. I have been feeling sorry for myself and am trying to get past the feelings of poor poor me. I wish there was a support group here in my area, I think it would help if I were able to get back on track with a support group. I guess I will have to use Lapband talk forum more to keep upbeat.

Thanks for listening! I will keep you posted as to progress.

[massapequagirl 0]

your article is exactley what i needed. I have been feeling depressed and frustrated. today is exactley 1 month post op and I've only lost 13 pounds. my goal is 100 within a yr. I have always been active. I do turbo jam and turbo fire 5 days a week. and the I have an eliptical at home. I don't know what I'm doing wrong!! I expected to have lost at least 20-25 pounds by now. althought I have to say that i've cheated a bit. I do eat bread!! i just can't give it up!! I don't understand it...please help :sad:

[debidecor 0]

I guess we are all in the same boat. It is easy to say stay focasted, but then everyday life comes along and we lose our focas. I was banded on sept 29/10 and was clicking away like wildfire, then i relized that my band was not filled and started eating just like before. Bad idea!! Now i want to mak a better effort to get back to the start again. Instead of swallowing food, food, food i should be thinking about the 12,000.00 i swallowed for the good of my health.

P.s. Can someone show me how to get one of those trackers on my file.

Lol debi

[kayeyarnell 0]

I enjoyed your post and it was very encouraging. I posted a thread 2 weeks after my band surgery. Now I am 7 1/2 months post op., lost about 97 lbs and on maintainance. I credit my success to journaling my food so I know that I was getting what i needed and knowing if I went over where I made mistakes. Each day is a new day and a chance to do what is right. Good luck to all my band buddies and pray for compiiance for me. Now to not regain the weight is my goal. I have gone from a size 24 jeans to a size 12. Even i can't believe it when i look in the mirrow. God bless.