Hello everyone! It's been quite a while. I've been busy, plus very down, so haven't been around. I'll let you know what's been happening with me.

Well, the end of December I was sick with flu and got a total unfill because I was having problems as well. I've gone every month for a fill and have gained back 25 pounds. :rolleyes2: The last fill was .25 and I couldn't sip water. They took .1 out, so I only had a .15cc fill. I still couldn't sip water. They took the .15 out and with that tiny tiny amount of unfill I still have NO restriction. I'm not sure how that is possible. So I'm back to doing it on my own. Again. And we all know how well that works.

I'm very down and not sure what to do anymore. The band was my last hope for any kind of weightloss. The only way I was able to lose was with the band and with such restriction that I could barely eat in a day (maybe 600 calories). I'm sure a lot of you can relate to that. Now I can eat anything and of course I have no willpower - I mean if I had any kind I wouldn't have needed the band. It sounds very weak, but it is the truth. The band was my backup plan for moments of weakness. I'm not sure how to go through the day on a meal of 2-4 tablespoons with major hunger in between to lose maybe 1 pound a week. How do I do that without restriction?

The doctor didn't really say anything when I left. I said to the nurse what do I do now? She just said to buck up. :thumbup: I feel like I have been bucking up for the past 15 years, trying to lose this weight. Obviously I am unable to buck up enough on my own, thus the expensive surgery. This is it. This is the last thing I have done to my body for weightloss and it has stopped working for me. I feel very sad and very hopeless.

Big hugs girl!! Now my suggestion is that you get busy and find a new doctor. BUCK UP!!! Buck up my behind. I would be gone. Have you read the Beck diet book??? I don't know the real name, but it's written by a Dr. Beck. It's suppose to be really good especially for those who are banded. I've seen it at Target before.

Good luck girl and keep coming back here because support is what you need.

Thanks! No, I haven't read the Beck diet book. I will check it out.

I'm still feeling pretty down. I'm sure I've gained but, like I said, my husband hid the scale so I'm not sure. It just felt soooo good at 170 and I'm pretty sure I'm over 190 now.

I'm not sure I can find a new doctor. I tried once before without luck. It did seem strange that they'd just let me go and leave it at that. I'm not sure where to go from here. If I could have lost the weight "on my own" I would have done it without the band years ago.

Hi Linda I haven't been here much lately either... hooked on Facebook at the moment. I feel for you, you poor thing. I must say I haven't lost any more weight even though my restriction is pretty good these days. I know it's what I'm eating rather than how much which is the problem. I gained about 4-6lbs months ago and can't get them off. I woud be devastated if I gained 20lbs so you must be feeling so bad. I would go back to your dr and make him give you an answer... it's not good enough! Let me know how you are going.

You definitely need to get back to your doctor! Ask for a fluro fill where they can see exactly what your restriction is! This a terrible time but dont lose hope. Remember you are your healths advocate, so fight to get some answers! Sending you well wishes and healthy vibes! Keep your head up and the rest of us posted.

Hi all:sad::biggrin:

It has been a while since I posted or came on this forum. I had many changes in my life sinceI the last time I was here. I got re-married, both my parents past away months of each other; I have had lots of stress. On March 3 2009 I had a fill and un-fill within 2 days leaving 8.5cc in my 10cc. Band.

For the past 5 months I‘ve been plague with very bad acid reflux (throwing-up in my sleep even 3 to 4 hours after eating) and no restriction. As a result my diet consists of soup, and any mushy food. Today I went for a fill, instead I had barium and esophagus x-ray to find out I am to restricted which cause the acid reflux, and the diet of mushy food caused the weight gain (21lbs) and I had to have my band un-fill. They took out 5cc leaving only 3cc. I feel horrible, like I have to start all over. How will I prevent myself from gaining more weight? 3cc. Is nothing! Help me please, I need help:sad::thumbup::scared2::tongue:

Thank you