I am sorry you are having such a hard time. However, the lap band is just a tool and if you attitude is askew there is no way you are going to lose weight. Go back in for your fills on a regular bases regardless if it takes a bit to hit the port or if you think the nurse is looking down on you, which I doubt. Most people that get into this business love helping people get to their goals and it is hard to tell people what they do not want to hear.

I know you can do it... it is not going to be easy getting upbeat about almost "starting" again but just make yourself do it. Remember, this is for you, not your co worker or friends but for you. Get in the gym, no more excuses ...no more I don't have time, I don't feel like it.. just get it down and cross it off your list for the day. I know we all what the weight to fall off with not much effort but it does take a total life style change. Do it for yourself, please don't let another day go by with a "I can't lose weight attitude" but instead, "I will do what ever it takes to make it attitude". I am not going to wish you luck but I will wish you strength to get your weight loss journey to start today! Take care.

Maybe you can find a new health care provider for your fills? As LapBand becomes more prevalent, there are more options out there. It is worth a shot to see if you can get some better after care to help kickstart you back on your journey!

First of all, you need a new doctor - one who will motivate you. You need a partner to work out with and you need to journal your food. I wish you luck.

It has almost been a 1 year for me and i have lost 42 lbs...not much compared to others... I have been keeping a food journal and i have been working out 2-3 times a week...i dont get of the elliptical till it tells me i have burned atleast 400 calories.

One thing you have that i dont, is retriction...i have had 5 fills and i still dont feel much restriction and get hungry between meals....

It took me 10 years to gain 100 lbs and my realistic goal is to loose it in less that 2 years.

I have not lost any significant weight in the last 2 months...im steady and that pisses me off. BUt i keep telling myself that am loosing and try to keep a positive view.

If you do not feel comfortable with the nurse, the go somewhere else. Remember this is a business and you are a costumer.

my guess is that if you start going to the gym...you body will wake up and the weight will come off.

Best of luck!!!