hi everybody.. i was banded July 17th this year. i started off pretty good. i lost 6 pounds during the week pre-diet. and 24 pounds all together right now. so about 24 pounds in a month.

but my problem is. after the very first week after surgery. i already started eating like i used to. :( i really know now that this whole thing is about breaking your own habits and changing your eating ways for good!

i also stopped my Protein supplement after that first week. and i never really take my Vitamins either.

i completely know i really fucked up. and NEED to start all over again. i just really wanted to know if anyone has had the same faults and experience as me.. SO SOON after the surgery.

please share your stories and motivations. i just turned 20. and sometimes i feel like im still a kid and just want to eat whatever i want! ya know?? i just really need some advice. i NEED to get right back on track and do this!!

You and me both girl! We even weigh the same, lol. I was Banded just a week ago and I only lasted 4 days. I'm good when I'm home by myself but as soon as everyone comes home the food comes out. I was leaving the room at first then I nibbled and now I just eat. I'm even hoping I didn't screw anything up in there because I feel indigestion like I never had before. We just need to get back to basics, water and shakes. The Myoplex is like pudding when you mix it in a blender. Tell me what you think?

Brittany, it's more than simply slipping up like on a diet. The liquids phase is for healing, and it keeps the stomach from churning like it typically does to digest food. If you eat too soon, you could slip your band -- today, next week, next year -- due to its inability to heal right.

Just giving you info to hopefully help you make the right choices.

You and me both girl! We even weigh the same, lol. I was Banded just a week ago and I only lasted 4 days. I'm good when I'm home by myself but as soon as everyone comes home the food comes out. I was leaving the room at first then I nibbled and now I just eat. I'm even hoping I didn't screw anything up in there because I feel indigestion like I never had before. We just need to get back to basics, Water and shakes. The Myoplex is like pudding when you mix it in a blender. Tell me what you think?

Catherine, if you're feeling indigestion, you MAY have slipped your band. I would call your doc.