I was banded in July 08. Lost 40 lbs real quick. Stopped losing in November. Have lost NOTHING since then in fact have gained about 5 lbs. I have a realize band with about 6 1/2 ml in an 9ml band. I am just doing all I can--exercising, Water, diary, upping the Protein. I feel almost NO restriction EVER. Doc's office not very helpful or nice. I eat too much and that is it according to them. I am a HS Biology teacher, 52 years old, two grown kids both still at home. Married 28 years. Thyroid, diabetes, all been checked and are OK. I admit I am not a very positive person about this band thing. I am so disillusioned about this. I get upset with reading all these success stories and I fear for the people who think they are going to get banded and all will be right with the world. I fear for them to be like me. If anyone wants to talk to me I could sure use a buddy. Thanks. I understand if you can't be with this downer person......oh well.....I will try to encourage YOU....

Hi Bio Teacher, I have been thinking about you!!!! We exchanged posts on the Indiana forum, we were banded at the same clinic. I have Mandelbaum and the Lapband brand though.

I am so sorry that you are having a hard time and I am only 2 months out but I would love to be buddys!

I'm going to send you my email in a private message.

Julie

Teach, do you get to talk to your doctor about it or just the staff? I would suggest you make a special appointment with the doctor to discuss it. Take your food log and exercise log with you. Insist on answers. If not try to find a new doctor ( I know easier said than done!) Remember he did not do it for free! Also ask him if your band could be leaking and not holding the fill. Good luck and let us know how you are doing. Oh and above all DO NOT give up! Your are still down from your start weight so give yourself credit for that.