Sorry if this is a duplicate post - I couldn't find one like it.

I was banded Oct 07 and have lost 30 lbs to date - but not more since Jan 07. I am stuck. I now realize the band is not the panacea I was expecting.

Anyways, my dilemma is this: I am having a really tough time saying no to eating. I am not always hungry - but my appetite is always raging. Even though there aren't "bad" foods in the house, I am still eating more than I should and just don't feel satisfied by what I am eating. What's wrong? Where's my motivation and how do I get back on track? Anyone else going thru this? I want my determination and motivation back to keep me losing. I can get another fill, to 5cc (10cc band) but when I have done it in the past, I PB almost all proteins! I'm so frustrating and disappointed both in myself and my expectations...anyone have experience with this? Thx, M

thanks Jack for your quick feedback. Yes, I think I will always struggle with being a foodie and having an appetite - just would like to eat less of it all and make peace with food. Right now food in general feels like a battle - there's so much "good" stuff I just can't eat - i.e. chicken - that I feel a bit rebellious and resentful. I can't seem to get over this as every meal is a struggle to figure out what will go down and stay there....

Am working on trying to resolve my lack of satisfaction and over-eating - and I do realize that getting back on track will help - but I seem to lack the willpower to just say NO. M

It sounds like you might do well to have a slight unfill. You might feel better if you can eat things like chicken, and other solid protein.

It sounds like you might do well to have a slight unfill. You might feel better if you can eat things like chicken, and other solid Protein.

Thanks Marimaru - I am terrified of doing that, because when I last did a slight unfill, I was hungry again! argh! I have never been able to eat chicken consistently well - a few times I can get a few bites down. the dietician says it has more do with chewy tendons than anything else - doesn't seem to matter which cut either. I still cook it and try to eat it in tiny bites...

I know my problem is motivation to just say NO. How did you stay on track for so long to reach your goals?? M