Hello,

I have been a member since I was banded in September 2006, but I changed my name becuase my doctor's office sees everything I write...

I need some support to help me get back on the wagon. I am heavier now than b4 being banded...I don't know what to do???

Anyone been in my place b4?

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How much weight have you gained? I am sorry you are having a rough time but I'm sure you can get back on track. Are you unhappy with the doc who done the lapband for you? I was just curious since you said you changed your name because your doctors office sees everything you write.

You really didn't give much information but are you able to tolerate all types of foods? Do you pb often? There are many factors which may explain why you have gained weight. Please find a good doctor and allow him to assist you in getting back on track. Everyone needs help from time to time and the good part is that you realize that you have slacked up a bit and now you can correct it. It sounds like you may need a fill and maybe seek out a good nutritionist for starters. I hope all goes well for you in the future!!!!!!!!!!!

Best wishes to you and yours!!!!!!!!!!

I think it is because I have been under alot of stress this year and the band does not stop my usual comfort foods from going down...self control is just totally failing me right now...

since you've written in you definately want to get back on track. congratulations! don't dwell on the past. it's gone you can't look back you can only look forward. you have to figure out what will help to keep you eating the right foods. if you make bad choices the band gets beat. we all slip up. it would be a good idea to plan your meals and snacks ahead of time for the day. this way you don't have to make any spur of the moment choices that could be the wrong ones. this is a battle that we are going to fight for the rest of our lives. and we have to make ourselves win so we can have the quality of life that we deserve.

Since you are interested in help, that is a big step forward! Pat yourself on the back! Is there a dietician available through your surgeon's practice? If not, ask for a referal to one. I think that would be a good first step. THen, pehaps you need to see the Dr. and check into a band-fill. If you can get it filled, armed with new help from the dietician, you would face a much brighter future and have the tools needed to get back on track. Good luck to you!

Are we talking chocolate and ice cream as the foods that are difficult to avoid? I am to be banded on 9/16/08 and this is one of my biggest fears, that I will eat past the band. I am looking forward to the portion control that comes with the band, but I know that my "drugs of choice" if you will are the above and they can get past the band.

In any event, I agree with the others, it is great that you are choosing to put it out their and get help.

As far as your doctor goes, it sounds like you are carrying around a whole lot of shame in terms of having problems and slipping up. We feel like such failures when we have a problem and then we keep our heads and hearts stuck in the mud or the ice cream if you will.

I did that for a very very long time. No more, obesity is a medical problem and we deserve a medical solution like others with medical problems. This is the only medical problem that carries such an incredible STIGMA and I see it in what you said.

the best of luck...I am sure you can find a nearby doctor otherwise come to NYC you are worth the commute!

Rosie in NYC