I had a tonsilectomy in December and had fluid taken out of my Band. I saw how easy it is to revert back to bad behaviors even if that isn't what you really want to do. If I wouldn't have had the lessons of the last year, it would have been worse. It is a life long process, but getting started is the hardest. Best of luck to you!!

No one could have been a bigger failure than i had been. But you know what? Failure can be a teacher as you start anew. I have been on this site for a month now and i also have been recommitted for a month. Longer than anyother time for a new way of living a healthy life style of food choices. This site is the best thing that has happened to me in my battle of the bulges. You will learn that you have a relationship to food. Look into the forums as well as the blogs and you will learn about your compulsion to eat and many other things that will offer you education , encouragement and support. . Best wishes on your journey. Dolly

I am very sorry to hear that you have been going through some tough times. However, it is human to return back to those things which provide us with the most comfort. For most over weight people, that comfort is food. When we have learned for years to over eat, we have developed a negative relationship with food. Food is nonjudging, it can't put us down, and it makes us feel good only for that moment. Therefore, we are eating to fill an emotional void in our lives. After we have consumed a ton of food, we become aware of the unhealthy choices we have made and the affect it has in our life. Honey, stays focused and know that you are not alone. I started my journey over a year ago, and I have been banded almost 6 months now. Each and every single day is a challenge and a battle in my mind towards food. I am really not able to consume large amounts of food at one time, but it still hard at times not to desire to eat like I once did. Today I am going in for another fill and I am praying to reach my sweet spot with this fill. This is a wonderful site and it has a lot of wonderful people who are hear to assist you in any way they can. I pray all is well with you and things will work out for you!

I am very sorry to hear that you have been going through some tough times. However, it is human to return back to those things which provide us with the most comfort. For most over weight people, that comfort is food. When we have learned for years to over eat, we have developed a negative relationship with food. Food is nonjudging, it can't put us down, and it makes us feel good only for that moment. Therefore, we are eating to fill an emotional void in our lives. After we have consumed a ton of food, we become aware of the unhealthy choices we have made and the affect it has in our life. Honey, stays focused and know that you are not alone. I started my journey over a year ago, and I have been banded almost 6 months now. Each and every single day is a challenge and a battle in my mind towards food. I am really not able to consume large amounts of food at one time, but it still hard at times not to desire to eat like I once did. Today I am going in for another fill and I am praying to reach my sweet spot with this fill. This is a wonderful site and it has a lot of wonderful people who are hear to assist you in any way they can. I pray all is well with you and things will work out for you!