I am 10 months post banding and I gave up trying with the band for 2 months. I decided to embrace myself as I am. I am doing a lot more now - camping, swimming etc and I don't constantly think of my fatness. I was so unhappy with the band since when I finally got some restriction at 7 months post banding, I got stuck and had to have all the Fluid removed.

I haven't gained anything, and the few days or so I have finally gotten in touch with my band. I feel full and stop eating even when I want to continue, and within 5 minutes I'm not thinking about food anymore. Is this what restiction is? I can deal with that. When I am doing other things (now that I don't let my fatness stop me) I don't think about eating. I hope this lasts because this is my idea of how I thought the band would work. I have been so disappointed in the past that I don't want to get my hopes up, but I think it clicked.

Good for you; that sounds like the way we all should be. For me, restriction was a more physical inability to eat more, with discomfort and a stuck feeling after a few bites. Underneath I am still and overeater and would eat to excess without the restriction. Your way is the best if you can continue it and make some good new habits for yourself.

Mizpeppy,

I am 10 months out too.... 34 pounds is not the amazing amount of weight I thought I would lose. I haven't gained though, and other then being really disappointed in my performance, I am feeling good health wise. Sweets are my crack... God I wish I could hate them 97% of the time...

Anyway, I did recently get a fill and it is making a difference although they suspect a possible leak in my band.

How much weight have you lost, what was your beginning weight?

I send you good wishes on staying on track!