WatchNMyW8

Hello Everyone. I just wanted to drop by and introduce myself. I got banded almost three years ago on 9/29/08. Since then I only lost about 30lbs of which I have gained back PLUS SOME. I haven't experienced any problems with my band and at times it seems like I don't even have one. I am able to eat the same things as before being banded. (With the exception of potatoes..they are they only foods that act like they want to get stuck). Right now, I am filled with about 4 or 5ccs. I got frustrated with the weight gain after being filled, so I stopped going to my doctor visits. I felt like I was wasting money on something that wasn't working. Lately, I've been thinking that I gave up too soon. Today I made up my mind to "start over" on the pre-op and post-op diets to try and trick my body into losing some of this weight. At this point, I don't know what else to do. Perhaps I just haven't had my "right fit" yet. I'll look into possibly getting an increase in my fills. If it doesn't work, then maybe I just need to have the thing removed and the gastric done. Previously I didn't qualify for it because I didn't weigh enough, but by golly I betcha I do now.

First of all...I like this post. It stopped me in my tracks and made me reflect on what I've been doing since I was banded. The reason why I'm beyond fat, but obese is because I don't exercise. Not only that, but my eating habits are horrible. In addition to eating all of the forbiden foods, I eat out 99% of the time. I skip meals and have the nerve to finish my plate although I'm full. I've broken all of the WLS rules and sometimes I've wanted to blame other people, but in the end..I have no one to blame but myself. It''s time for me to take back the control that I lost. And that's the truth.. :-)

You got my vote. Good luck!

Thank you all for the words of encouragement. I believe I can do this!

Wow..your story is pretty much identical to mine. I understand how frustrating it is.

Thank you.

All of you are doing so well! (Applause) Sadly, I only lost about 30lbs and I have gained that back..plus some. Starting today, I decided to get back on the pre-op diet. I don't have much of a restriction at all and only have about 4 or 5ccs. You guys are such an inspiration. Hopefully, I can get back on track.