Sugargirl

I can so relate!! I have my band pretty tight. I went from an 11CC to a 12CC and omg I cannot eat like before and one major thing that I know I must do is CHEW~! I noticed that like many of you, I can eat good one day and others maybe 2-3 bites. I am losing inches.. feels good to see the pants get loser and I noticed a total of 10lbs after having my band adjusted... Glad I am not alone on this.

Hello Everyone! So, I got the band in August 2010 lost 30lbs and then suprisingly got pregnant in November 2010. My daughter was born in July 2011 and I gained 40 lbs during my pregnancy. I have lost 20 so far. I had my 12CC band at 7cc while pregnant and did not feel any restrictions while pregnant. Immediately after the baby I felt the restrictions again.I then went back in September 2011 and got another fill which my band was now at 9cc. I lost if anything 8lbs and did not feel restricted so, I went back February 2012 and got another fill my Doctor said it was the max and he could not do another one. So, here I am almost 3 months and I gain 2lbs and lose 2lbs. I am pretty much not losing anything. I can't eat as much because I have days that I feel restricted and days I don't but will feel an uncomfortable feeling after I eat. I am getting my Protein and staying under 1200 calories (I have my fitness plan). Last month I was doing bootcamp and again no weight loss. Has anyone had that problem before? How can I start over? The worst part is that I have days when I feel depress.... My Doctor gave me the option to have a gastro by pass but my company health insurance only covers one biatric surgery for life. Need help and motivation! What do I do?

Jodi, TYhanks for the tips! I am happy to say my diet is working now and planning to take yours too.. ! Thanks so much!

Ladies.. It has been a week.. I am size down and 5lbs down! FINALLY... Off to a good start. Decided to do another week of Liquids./

I am sure you will do great! Stay positvie!!! Just know we are with you!

Funny we are doing the same.. I am doing a protein shake and soup. Keeping it simple as well. I just had a Potatoe soup which was great!

I have been on liquids since Monday and doing the same as you... Want to share your diet with me?

Elysabeth! I will start with you if you want.. We can motivate each other !

Can someone explain what that is? Thank You

Hi B-52.. My band is a 12CC band. I will try the 5 day pouch test

I can so relate to you... I was told the ssame and feeling the same...

It has been 3 months now. I have an appointment with my surgeon next week so I am hoping he can look into what is happening. I have felt some port pain more like uncomfort but not often. So I am hoping all goes well on Thursday when I see him.

What is the 5 day pouch test???

Pebbles the good thing is that you found the problem and can start over now. I am seeing my surgeon next week so they can check my band and make sure everything is ok... I can imagine that with everything pushing up while pregnant there could be a problem with the band. Stay postive and know that before you had the new one put in you had a problem which was not allowing your band to work properly.. Good luck and I am cheering for you!@

Thanks everyone! ! I have 10cc fluid, do not feel restrictions only from time to time and not losing any weight.. Now I am getting depressed!

I am starting over! I got my band in August 2010 and 4 months later I got pregnant. I have a 10CC band and had 7cc when I was pregnant. Never removed any Fluid and felt I was able to eat just anything when I was pregnant with no restrictions. I had lost 30lbs with the band and gained it all back when I got pregnant. I lost the pregnancy weight 3 months after giving birth. I then went to get it tighter. I have 9cc. So, it has been 3 months since I got my fill and I am not dropping anything!! I am also not gaining... I work out, and my eating habits are not bad but, I know it can be better... ! So here I am again, trying to stay motivated and do this again!!! Anyone experienced this before???

Thanks everyone.. I have to agree with you Jean that is the reason I am really trying to stay motivated.. I want to be able to lost the weight and be active for my daughter who in no time will be running and wanting to do more. I am doing this one more time but will see my dr to check for any slip or problems that my band may have,. I have days I feel restricted and other days that I don't... Thanks everyone who has reply, Hope to hear more stories related to mine.

I got the band in August 2010 and got pregnant in November 2010. My band was at 7cc while pregnant and honestly I felt as if I was able to eat normal. Then 2 months after having the baby I got my band filled to a 9cc in a 10cc band. I am very restricted. Since then I just dont seem to lose weight I am not gaining either I am up 2 lbs down 2lbs but same weight... its becoming extremly depressing.... So I totally understand what your going through.

I got the band in August 2010 and got pregnant in November 2010. My band was at 7cc while pregnant and honestly I felt as if I was able to eat normal. Then 2 months after having the baby I got my band filled to a 9cc in a 10cc band. I am very restricted. Since then I just dont seem to lose weight I am not gaining either I am up 2 lbs down 2lbs but same weight... its becoming extremly depressing.... So I totally understand what your going through.

I am currently 32 weeks pregnant and my band is at 9ccs. So far no problems eating and complications. I am able to eat but limitied.. baby is healthy and I am sooo glad I did not get it unfilled... I have gained weight but, who knows how much weight I would have gained without it. After I give birth I plan to go back and see if I can get it a little bit tighter !

Don't feel bad that was my same goal... and nope I gained 20lbs... I am back on the weight I had when I went to my Pre-op which is pretty depressing.. I did not unfill.. I am still at 9mm and have been eating pretty normal..like before I had my lap band. I also have 10 weeks to go and plan to not only breastfeed but, get on the Protein liquid diet to start all over again.... ! Take care of you and your little baby.. You will lose all that baby fat faster than you think !

I got pregnant 4 months agfter getting the band too and so far I am having a good pregnancy. I have no complaints.. I have gained 14 lbs. I really hope I can lose that weight after giving birth...