:crying:I was banded in 2005 had the band removed in 2008 due to a problem with the fills and then a few months later had another band put in. At that point i had a bunch of complications, had to have the port removed. I now have a port and had a fill about 4 weeks ago. My problem is that I seem to have forgotten the basicis. I have pretty good restriction, cannot seem to get my head to follow my stomach. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

Therapy? You do KNOW the basics, right? Only you know why you aren't using the tool you've worked so hard to get and keep. That's why I was wondering if therapy would help you? Otherwise just tell yourself you'll follow the rules for just ONE day. Then see if you can stretch it to two, etc...or, do what worked for you before.

Our lives change and sometimes things are easier than others, but you know this is do-able...you know it works if you work it. You have to find the answers within why you won't "work" it this time...

I have been reading the posts here, I think I need to get back to basics, I have apparently forgotten the rules. I am working on the basics, maybe the 5 day pouch test. I am struggling with the head hunger but have been pretty successful trying to keep busy.

I know what you are talking about. I's been just over a year for me with the band. I like what it has done so far. I haven't been at this weight for over 20 years and kept it from returning. That's not to say I don't have lots more to go.

I to, have a problem with what my stomach needs to be full and what my HEAD thinks I need. I also have done a few days of liquids only. I did think that it helped. I thought I had stretched my pouch. I just have to remember Protein first then other foods. But not more than 1 cup total. (that's really hard sometimes but not always) Good luck to you.