Banded Princess

Hi All, Can I join this group???? PLEASE!! I have not only failed my band, but I've become it's worst enemy. Here's my story: I was banded Dec '04, lost 125lbs, had a tummy tuck and enjoyed my awesome body for all of 4 months before I got pregnant. Had my band unfilled for my pregnancy, gained 40lbs. My son passed away. I lost about 10 of my pregnancy pounds, but I was never re-filled. With the depression from my son's passing, and being an emotional eater, I've gained 70lbs from when I had my tummy tuck. I've been refilled for about 7 months - I have restriction 90% of the time, but I've found a way to eat around my band. I know I'm reaching a critical point where I'm risking slippage from the constant over eating and vomitting. That's why I'm here - looking for some support as I do my best to get back to being a bandster. I'm thinking of doing the pouch reset for the next 5 days, and going high Protein, low carb until I get back to my goal weight. My only hesistation was Thanksgiving, although I've convinced my family to skip the big meal this year....I'm guess I'm unsure of when to start - I'm afraid of starting and screwing up.... Anyway, that's me, that's my story - and I really appreciate the honesty in this thread and I look forward to getting to know everyone and to all of us succeeding!! ~BP