I understand how you feel. I've had my band for 3 years and lost about 40lbs within the first 6 months and then plateaued. Got pregnant 1 1/2 years ago gained it all back. I'm still have about 9lbs to go to get back to prebaby. Then another 80 still to goal weight. I constantly have alone issues. I have HORRIBLE allergies and my dr said that's part of why my mucus buildup is so bad. I try mucinex and it works sometimes but on the worst days I can keep down fluids. Do u have allergies? I never even considered that being my problem. I still hate my band though and often find myself wishing I never got it. But I keep it because without it I could easily be over 300lbs by now. Good luck