Hi, I'm carolyn and I was banded in July 2002. I am at my goal and have been for a couple of years. I am not having a problem with weight gain, but rather weight loss. I have to continuously eat in order to maintain my weight. Anyway, looking for fellow old-timers who may be experiencing the same swollen feeling in the mornings like I do. I am also here to help anybody who would like it, any advice I can give to any of you who are new to this. I was not one much for support groups, but have been thinking about it for a long time. So here I am.

Hi I am so glad you shared your story> I really dont want to gain any weight....I am coming up on my year and I am excited to hear that you have kept your weight off....I want to lose 100lbs by my annisversary but i have been eating alot and not able to really get a fill.. I havent had a fill in four months my stomach is to sensitive right now

What is causing the sensitivity? Over-eating? residual surgery pain? Having the right person do your fill is very important. My original surgeon stuck me 11 times with the needle before he listened to my cries of pain and stopped. I found another surgeon to do my fills after that.

The hardest part is our mental eating. I do still suffer from the want of comfort from food, luckily the band restricts me. I guess just take it easy and let time work on your side and don't put too much pressure on yourself. It took me years to get here and it was worth it. It gave me the time to learn about my body all over again.