Proverbdoll - you sound down. Girl, pick yourself up..You have lost weight, you have had a life changing surgerical proceedure and YOU WILL SUCCEED. I have been banded a 1 yr and I hit the wall so many times -m y head hurts, Keep your monthly appointments with the doctor, get your fills and follow the directions (as closely as possible). Your children sound precious - take them for a walk or to the park. Or just take yourself for a walk. It will make you feel better, it will help you loose weight and it will clear you head. This band thing is no magic bullet - it is just a tool fastened around the top of your stomach - you have to use the tool, you have to figure out how to make the most of it. You can and you will. It does take some time - some trial and error - some sticking and PBing - even some "oops - should not have eaten that"..but you will get this and you will succeed. You made a big decision and you went through a bunch of stuff to qualify for the surgery so hang in there..you are tougher than you think and those stubborn pounds will go away - One-derland is close and I look forward to hearing you celebrate when you get there. Have a great week.

Melinda in Florida

Welcome to my world... I had surgery on 5/25, Ive lost a total of 25lbs. I gained about 3 when I started solids, but my surgeon didn't feel that I needed a fill since I did lose 4lbs. Went on vacation and gained 3, but since then I have lost about 6. Next visit is scheduled for Monday... thinking I may need a fill. I get full pretty quick, but I get hungry in 3hrs. Still working out and making smart food choices, guess it's all about patience now... Stay strong, we will make it through this!!!