I was originally banded on May 25, 2007 and lost a total of about 55 lbs in my first year. However, last July my family took a vacation to Hawaii and it was downhill from there. I suppose it all started when we went on a Catamaran cruise off the Napali coast and I had a puke session that lasted for 6 hours straight. Yes, I know that was a really bad thing to happen with my band but I paid for it dearly, TRUST ME! Anyhow, I returned from vacation and noticed that I could eat more than usual with my band so I didn't give it a second thought. I finally decided to get a fill in September where I learned that my pouch had stretched and I needed a complete unfill. Whew, did that feel nice. Suffice it to say, it felt so nice that I let time slip by and didn't go back for another fill. It's now 7 months later and I've gained about 10 lbs and I'm MISERABLE. I finally got the guts to call and schedule a fill for May 4th. I may change my mind and move the date up. My husband is starting me on an 11 day "diet" tomorrow which I hope to complete and NOT cheat. I could use some enrouragement as I finish my weight loss journey once and for all. I have about 60 lbs. that I want to lose before the year is up. Anyone who can and will help me on this journey, it would be greatly appreciated.

Hi weighting to lose,

I read your blog and I feel your frustration. Its very good that your husband is helping you through this journey..KUDOS to him. Are you exercising? What Ive learned is that dieting alone or the band alone is will not solve the problem. As we already know all of these things are just tools in our toolbox. So look at is as the diet is the nail, exercising is your hammer and I guess your band is the wood that keeps it all together :thumbup:. Keep trying stay focus and your will achieve your goal.

Cassie

Hi'ya Weighttolose buddy,

I too am at an unfilled stage. Same problem as you. My pouch was stretched. I am going Thursday to get it going again. Actually you have done really well for being unfilled for 7 months and only gained 10 pounds.

I have been unfilled for about 6 weeks. I started exercising and am doing really well with it. I bought the book The Biggest Loser 30-Day Jump Start. It has pictures on what and how one should start the exercise program. I like that a lot. I need lots of pictures. :smile2: Now I am going todo the 5K in 9 weeks thingy on another thread. Let me know if you need a "new" fill partner.