i need some help getting through this. i feel like i can't control my eating...i'm taking big bites and eating fast. my head is taking over my band! i feel like someone just needs to slap me back to band-reality! any words of encouragement would be great! thanks all!

Do you need a fill? I would think if you had a good fill you wouldn't be able to take big bites, etc and the band would give you that slap on the back you're looking for.

Good luck!

I was banded April 28th and had a 3rd fill Aug. 12th. I've lost a total of 25lb's. Since my last fill I've gained 5lb's. It seems like my hunger has returned. What's going on? It seems like the fullness is not there like it was. I have been experiencing pain where the band would be. Could the band have slipped?

We have all been there, so don't feel alone! It really is a "one day at a time" process for me. Especially because some days my band seems tighter than at other times.

We are breaking habits that we've relied on for a very long time. You CAN do it.

Here are some of the things I am working on:

Try to make good food choices.

Slow down.

Watch Fluid intake.

Don't be a grazer. If I am thinking about snacking between meals, my body is telling me it is thirsty!

Try something new.

Get out of the habit of "all or nothing" thinking. If I had problems with Breakfast, then lunch is the time to make it right. Don't wait until tomorrow.

Exercise (I REALLY need to work on that one!!!)

Best wishes to you.

I was banded April 28th and had a 3rd fill Aug. 12th. I've lost a total of 25lb's. Since my last fill I've gained 5lb's. It seems like my hunger has returned. What's going on? It seems like the fullness is not there like it was. I have been experiencing pain where the band would be. Could the band have slipped?

Jacole, you sound like you need another fill.

Cell, you may have a slip, I don't know. If not, it sounds like you need another fill if you aren't getting full. Either way, you need to call your doctor.