Well I guess I am no longer considered a newbie. Banded 10/2006 and have 3 fills. I have gained 15 of the 40lbs I lost. WOW I never ever thought that would be possible. BUT fellow new bandsters it is. As a food addict I learned how to eat around my band junk food is my vice.

As I look back can now see that I am a slow loser. I started at 215 and got down to 160-165. And thats were I got discouraged. I saw everyone else losing and looking great and I was just inching along. I went back into my old way...now I for sure cant eat as much as I used to, believe me I tried and have PB'd more than anyone should. So here I am re-dedicating myself to the band lifestyle. I must say that here is where I find the most support. I dont have a doctor, no support group, in fact I have new insurance and am finding it difficult to get fills covered 1) due to pre-exisiting clause and 2) hard to find a doc who will take someone elses patient. Anywhoo, I will be blogging alot more often..see ya later:thumbup:

Great to see I am not the only one with this issue too. I was banded February 2006 and I started at 255. My doctor's support group is too far for me to attend therefore no support since 2006. I got down to 175 and also became discouraged mostly because I don't think the dr took the time to find my "sweet spot". I battled with my band tightening itself for whatever reason and had difficulties eatting a drinking for weeks til I decided it was time for an unfill. Then I ended up over the years gaining back and now am at 209. I went for a fill on 04/14/10 and now redicating myself also. This is hard to learn how to eat the right foods and the correct amount of food with "No Support". Gotta go for now. Lets keep in touch.......Sylvia

Sylvia, Welcome back and thanks for sharing. I am also a food addict and am hoping that I will be able to keep my addiction in mind while using the band as a tool. We will soon see as I am going to be banded next Monday. Thank you for sharing and perhaps we could get on track to healthy eating with the band together. I wish you luck - wish me luck too!!!!

Never give up! You have already come so far. I am so glad you are renewing you committment to your goals and using this tool to accomplish your journey. Don't be hard on yourself or think too much about the weight you have gained back. Just stay on track and keep trying your best.

I am starting over too. I got banded in May of 08 and I have gained about 30lbs back. I found a way around my band and that is to eat sweets. I have decided to get back on the bandwagon and lose the weight again. I didn't get this surgery for nothing. I will keep you posted, SHaron

WOW it does feel good to know that I am not the only one that found ways to eat around my band. Great support and workin out is the only way to beat that way of cheating. I hear if anyone needs to talk,vent or confess...lol