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I have been banded since '07. I have had highs and definitely lows. I lost a lot of weight, gained, and lost again and gained it back! I'm just burt out! I'm back close to my original weight. I honestly can't hold food down..somedays I might get lucky and I can eat a boca burger patty only. I'm really scared for my health. I'm 32 and I got shingles. My children's doctor was shocked and asked did I have AIDS. I said no ..I just had a baby and also recently been screened and no change of husband lol. The Dr seemed really concerned why my immune system is so low. Also I have extreme heartburn all the time and my throat hurts. I don't want esophageal cancer! I know some people lie and say oh I don't eat that..or whatever to make excuses to why they gain weight. This is not the case! I drink Water and 2 glasses of 1%milk a day. I TRY to eat a low calorie diet that usually just comes up. I can say I haven't been exercising. I have a two month old baby and a toddler that are giving me a run for my sanity and time! What the heck should I do? Is it me? Could I be doing something wrong? I made an appointment with my surgeon in a week. Any advice would be great!

I gained 30lbs with my pregnancy my band wasn't properly adjusted and was eating sliders only. I have since be adjusted properly and I'm only down 7lbs!! I work out daily and eat below 1500 calories. Frustrating!! So easy to get fat..hard to get it off! How do you break down your total goal to keep you focused?

I have always measured my meals with ziplock take along snack size. How do you measure your meals? Where do you find recipe ideas? How do you get the amount of protein suggested? Share your tips!!! TIA

Absolutely!! I have been banded since 07 and have had two wonderful children during that time period. Congratulations on your pregnancy : )

How much should food weigh? Confused thought I had to measure by volume in 4oz cup

What kind of cup do you use?

You look amazing!!! Congratulations!

Thanks for asking! We removed all the fluid for a month and I lost two pounds. He said I was obviously to tight and needed a break. I actually went back today and he told me to give it another shot! If I wanted to remove it he would at anytime. I'm really mentally scared of this band after my aunt passing. I gained 30lbs with this last pregnancy and I just can't stand myself! My baby just turned 4months and I really need to get that weight off! My doctor filled me to 4cc. I was 6.2 when I was getting sick and gad bad reflux. I plan on going back in two weeks for an adjustment. Are you debating on removal? What issues are you having? It's really easy to remove he said and a lot faster than putting it on.

I've been banded since 07 and yesterday I asked my doctor to remove my band. I'm having a hate relationship with it. I'm the biggest I've ever been and I honestly eat well. He said starving won't keep your body from loosing. I find that hard to believe! I was puking multiple times a day and barely getting anything down. I hope when I go back in a month he will see I just don't sit around eating ice cream. It's frustrating when you really watch what you consume. I hope not having any fluid will help! I'm excited to actually be able to eat a boca patty or salad and keep it down! Bring on the scale in a month! Anyone have a rough go with their band? Have you wanted to just get it out?

Yes I use myfitnesspal and watch every calorie consumed. My band I suppose was so tight at times a glass of 1% milk wouldn't stay down. What I mean by eating well is by following the rules. I drink water and two glasses of 1% milk..no soda. I eat exactly what I'm supposed to. Honestly I know there is others who have had this happen. I have spoken to a few in the office. I am on the verge of throwing in the towel. My aunt died at the age of 64 in March. She couldn't have the surgery she needed because of anemia. My aunt was highly anemic due to her lapband. I'm just wondering long term will it hurt me. I know throwing up all the time was hurting me. My doctor has me going back in a month to discuss if I want it out still and see how I'm doing.

Can a small slip correct itself? My dr said it was where my band had been too tight! Worried don't want surgery again!

I love it! I have DVDs and use it on my wii u! Does anyone like any other fitness game and why? Looking to change it up!! : )

What is the lunch bag for? I'm so going to get a sand timer!

That's fantastic progress!! Keep up the good work you will see a difference soon! We all hit those bumps!

Try standing ab work. I'm more than 5yrs out and I feel laying on it can be uncomfortable. Not sure if that's normal or not lol

Yes cardio and light weight toning so you don't bulk up. Light weights more reps will tone ya up! I hate that part of the workout! I'm a cardio girl!! I feel like I will tone it when I will let people see it..yup I'm bad lol

I love myfitnesspal too!! Holds you accountable for food intake and helps watch calories! Keeps me on track. I would see a nutritionist. I plan on seeing one this month too! I just need menu ideas. I get so bored!! If you get sick a lot you could be restricted which can prevent weightless. Hope this helps! I'm not a expert lol I say see a expert!

Feeling stuck isn't a good thing!! I have had my band since 07 and I just went back because for the past few years I would have days I could eat and somedays where Nothing would stay down. My second home was my bathroom! I freaked in 2011 when the dr wanted to take my fluid out so I left. I went the other day and he said I was at 7cc and took me down to 6.5cc. Believe it or not that little bit has made a huge difference. No vomiting so far! You would think all those yrs I would be skinny! I stayed the same weight because my body thought it was starving and would hold onto whatever I got past my band. Measuring is sooo important! If you over eat you are just stretching out the stomach on top of the band. If measuring and the three meals don't make you satisfied you might need an adjustment. I can't remember what it's like to feel full. Full now means I'm satisfied. I sometimes have to step away from the table and tell myself if I'm still hungry in 20mim I can eat another piece. Everyone has struggles! Don't let people fool ya! This is something that takes work. You can either work with it or against it. You already paid the money and you have it! would I have changed my mind now at 30 about getting mine..absolutely! Cant cry over it just have to do it!! You can do it too! The rules are really important and being at the right adjustment. Go back to your doctor if you have to and explain to him what's going on and your concerns. I'm sure your doctor can help you better than any of us! I'm glad I went back this week to my doctor. Don't loose hope!!

I agree crystal light is my life saver! Granted it has sucralose which isn't the best for you. I asked my surgeon and he said any non calorie or low calorie flavor things are fine. It will get easier! I think my last drink if soda was on 07 and I was a true diet coke addict!!! You can do it!!!

Leave the past in the past!! Your future is bright and have the chance to make it whatever you want to be!!

Congratulations!!! That is so awesome ..keep up the good work! I would say that's a great day ???Ž

I take a prenatal vitamin cut it into 1/4s at bedtime and liquid b12 drops from gnc throughout day as needed. How many vitamins are you taking?

Your band could be too tight. I had that issue. If its just a chewing issue..try to wait a minute between bites. I agree with your brother!! I have a really hard time eating out. Try to put the food away that won't fit in your ziplock snack cup. If its out you will be tempted to eat more. I know I would! You are so not alone! I hope you find out what works for you!!

I would love meal suggestions!! I get so bored! How do you measure? Any advice is great!! I have been banded since 07 and I get so frustrated at times too!

Little worried tonight after my little cup of dinner I wasn't full. Hopefully it takes a few days after adjustment to feel fullness again!