So I have gained 31 lb's out of a 64 pound overall weight loss.So almost half of my weight loss is back on since losing my band. Bear with me, while I have a pity party for a moment, but hopefully it will be an inspiration to ya all. Well, my sleep apnea is in full swing again, feel like crap, I can't cross my legs again, I am busting out of my clothes and I got rid of everything so I have no clothes to fall back on. I am snoring, I am out of breath again. I have love handles, and a double chin that had mostly gone away. My wedding ring is tight again. My feet are aching from caring the fat around. Do you guys remember when you lost just enough of the weight to feel like you were lighter and kinda almost floating compared to how it had been at your highest weight. Well, that feeling is long gone, I miss that the most.

I have to stress this so much...be good to your band, keep fills at a good amount, do not get into vomiting or Pbing episodes. You guys do not want to lose your bands. I have never ever been able to diet, to keep any weight off. The band is the only thing that has worked. I should have respected it more.__________________

Well one major thing is yes, everyone has a vice they fall back in times of despair, but thank heavens you have your band. I thought in my head with the band, Oh I will never eat wrong again, I will never gain weight again. How many times did we say to ourselves before the band please, please let me go back to my proper weight, I will never gain the weight back again. I have learned my lesson.

I got down right cocky with my band on. I began to look at those around me and think to myself, look at those people they have no self control what is wrong with them. That was actually my band talking too. Because I did not have that urge to eat, my husband is overweight with diabetes, I would look at him with disgust and say stop eating all that food.

They often ask what type of eater are you? I laughed I thought I knew. I thought I was indeed just a social eater that loved the textures and flavor of food. But was it just that? Could I really be 100 lbs overweight just wanting to enjoy food among family and friends.

WRONG I lost my band, I vowed I would never put one more lb on. I had learned, I thought. I am going to say it right here, we have not learned, we are compulsive eaters that turn to food in time of crisis. So shortly after my band was off I was so low, what have I done my whole life, turn to food.

But here was the wake up call.

My mother became ill, my dad was a wreck, and for the first time in my life I stopped and listened to what my brain was saying. and this is what it was: Janine you can't deal with this you need a cookie, it will make things better, Janine just get the cookie Janine, the damn cookie Janine. I had several Cookies and that was just the beginning.

I am being rebanded September 16 after losing 70 lbs and regaining 35 lbs. I know now that I am mentally sick over food. I am very humbled by my experience and will try to have more compassion for those struggling around me. I will be so thankful that I was given the opportunity to once again have this incredible tool to help me with what I can not deal with in times of tragedy and crisis. Not to mention everyday life.

almost a year out i broke my stitches lifting something and the band slipped.

Here is the post that Janine explained why she lost her band.

I am more worried than ever that I will lose my band. I went for a fill on Sunday and I am too tight for sure. I can hardly hold anything down depending on the time of day and I have been having waves of nausea constantly. Is that a sign of something worse than being too full? I am not in any pain. Just nausaus and slimming alot. Help! Can someone tell me if I should be worried that it is more than just needing a bit taken out. I am going tomorrow to get a slight unfill.

Thanks for sharing Janine!

You are right we are compulsive eaters! It's like AA... we can't even have one! Whether it's potato chips, m&m's, icecream! We have to eat because we KNOW (LOL) food will spoil if we don't eat at all! I am newly banded and still get full quick. I hope this feeling last! I know that the band is part of me and I will have to live by its rules! But I can't go back to where I was!

Thanks for sharing your story and bringing awareness to us!!! Take care and good luck on your new band!

Teresa

Thank you for sharing your story with us. It is what we will be in for if we do not listen to stories like this to learn from.

Thank you again

Curves