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I was banded January 2012 and everything was going great. I was down 50 pounds. Then something happened, I just quit, I stopped going to get fills, I stopped exercising like I was. I thought that the band would continue to do what it was supposed to do without me doing my part. Fast forward to present. I have gained 40 pounds back. BOOHISSBOOOOO... So, I went in for a fill today, it has been since around April since I went, and even then she didn't give me a fill because she thought I had enough even though I was telling her that I was still hungry soon after I ate. My band was ok, no issues, no slippage. So, I tried the whole 2 Protein shakes and 1 meal thing that she told me to do, and my gracious, I was starving, because I didn't have any restriction which caused me to just eat whatever was in sight. Its embarrassing! So today at my visit we did a x-ray and barium and she seen how quickly the Fluid went through so now, I'm at 7.8cc in a 14cc band and on liquids x2days and soft Proteins on day 3 and the back on track for a month..(HOW AM I GOING TO GET THROUGH CHRISTMAS WITH THE food MY MOM IS GOING TO COOK FOR THE FAMILY?...OH I NEED WILL POWER) I kind of feel like I felt after the surgery minus the pain. A new start. I need all the support I possibly can get from people who actually understand. The few people who knows I have the band are supportive, but I feel like they do not understand and im embarrassed that I haven't lost, but gained back what I did lose. Thanks for reading my rant and ALL positive comments and suggestions are welcome.

oh yeah, So im on day 3, soft foods, I had a Protein shake, and about 1.5cups of chicken and broccoli Soup and I have not been hungry since and that was at lunch, but I drank a cup of black coffee and Protein Shake because I do not want to be hungry at midnight lol again, thanks yall

Sandy, we cant feel like failures, I felt that same way but sounds like you just have hit a plateau. I have faith that we can all get through this. Have faith and lets take this one day at a time. You can do it.

Yes, im now understanding that it is not a temporary fix, just like everything else. Its a helper, but I have to help it. Catfish87, thanks for sharing that because that lets us all know that we cant just stop. we have to keep going. Nothing comes easy. Its a daily fight.

Thank you. Best wishes to you as well. The holidays are a big test of how much will power we have. Enjoy the holidays and NY.

:DThank you everyone for every comment. Today is day 2 of my all liquid and im actually ok. after about 1.5 cups of liquid im full, not stuffed but full. That is a HUGE difference from before the fill yesterday. Every one of your kind words mean a lot and I truly appreciate it all. THANKS

I tried logging onto the other site that was lapbandtalk and it directed me to this site and I had to get a new profile... Ill be uploading a pic soon. Thank you!!!!!!!!!

Normal. I still get pains as well in my left shoulder every now and then. Same pains from post op Gas pains

So, I am in the process of doing the 5 day pouch test. The food devil is telling me to "eat" but my stomach is telling me that im full. Now I have not given in to the cravings, but its driving me crazy. My question is, how does everyone deal with their head hunger? Any advice on this?

its a struggle had a few downfalls but they not strong enough to hold me back :-)

So I'm just noticing that this is a older post lol I'm on my phone :-\ eh..anywho...Heyyyyy y'all lol

Welcome. I'm in Pearland. I was banded at True Results By Dr Reilly in Jan 2012

I was banded by Dr Reilly a well

Oh go for it!!! Get it Waxed!!! I love waxing. Try European Wax center www.waxcenters.com to see if its one in your area. The ladies who do out are trained and they are not worried about what your kitty looks like. IM in the beauty industry and I know plenty ladies who do it and they just want you to get in and out with you loving your results

I Completely agree with you. You may gain, but at least its a good gain of muscle and not fat.

Just recently I just started becoming more interested with my weight/strength training of course added with my 45-60 min Interval cardio regimen. I did some research and eventually came up with this for myself. My own personal goal is to NOT become big and bulky but more toned with more muscle. I do understand that some women are afraid of getting bulky, but understand our bodies and chemistry is made completely different from a man, so with that being said, we can train without getting the bulk that you think you would get. DO NOT BE AFRAID OF WEIGHTS. Muscle and fat are not created equal, 5lb of muscle is NOT the same as 5lb of fat. Muscle does not take up the same space as fat. So, if you add in weights, and you dont lose, or possibly gain, ITS OK...you possibly gained muscle and lost fat, which will make you look more slimmer. Muscle mass and fat are different. Muscle is active tissue that burns calories around the clock even as you sleep, kind of like an engine running in neutral. When you move around, you burn more calories, just like a car will consume more gas the faster you go. Fat, on the other hand, is just a storage of excess energy. It does nothing but sit there with its sole goal in life to be a spare tire around your waist until you put in the effort to burn it off. So, everyone has to start somewhere. If you have never trained with weights before, you need a routine to get your muscles prepared for more serious training if you choose to do so. It's essential that you complete a full body routine for 12 weeks before starting a split routine. I have noticed a big difference since doing this. HOPE THIS CAN AND WILL HELP SOMEONE. Weeks 1-6: Total Body Circuit Workout Complete the following on two non-consecutive days per week. During the first three weeks, do each exercise for one set of 15 reps: during the last three weeks, do two sets of 12 reps for bodyparts indicated (using a slightly heavier weight on all sets) The numbers below represent number of sets and reps WEEKS 1-3: Weeks 1-3 Bodypart Exercise Sets Reps Quads/Glutes: Leg Press 1 15 Hamstrings: Lying Leg Curl 1 15 Upper Back: Seated Cable Row 1 15 Chest :Flat Bench Press 1 15 Shoulders: Dumbbell Press 1 15 Traps: Dumbbell shrug 1 15 Tricep:s Pushdown 1 15 Biceps Barbell curl 1 15 Lower Back: Back extension 1 15 Calves: Standing calf raise 1 15 Forearms: Barbell wrist curl 1 15 WEEKS 4-6: Weeks 4-6 Weeks 4-6 Bodypart Exercise Sets Reps Quads/Glutes Leg Press 2 12 Hamstrings Lying Leg Curl 2 12 Upper Back Seated Cable Row 2 12 Chest Flat Bench Press 2 12 Shoulders Dumbbell press 2 12 Traps Dumbbell shrug 2 12 Triceps Pushdown 2 12 Biceps Barbell curl 2 12 Lower Back Back extension 2 12 Calves Standing calf raise 2 12 Forearms Barbell wrist curl 2 12 Abdominals Crunches 2-12 Weeks 7 – 12: Split Workout with Increased Intensity. Divide your body into two parts (upper and lower), increasing weight training days to three non consecutive days per week (i.e., Monday, Wednesday, Friday). Alternate between the two exercise routines. In the first week, you’ll end up doing Workout 1 twice, while in the second week you’ll do workout 2 twice etc. Do sets and reps as indicated. Rest 60-90 seconds between the sets. Choose exercise alternates on occasion to work the muscles a little differently Workout 1: Upper Body Workout 1: Upper Body Workout 1: Upper Body Bodypart Exercise Sets Reps Chest Flat Dumbbell Press Pec Dec Fly 2 1 10-12 10-12 Upper Back 1 arm dumbbell row Seated Cable Row 2 1 10-12 10-12 Shoulders Seated dumbbell press Dumbbell lateral raise 2 1 10-12 10-12 Traps Dumbbell shrug 2 10-15 Triceps Pushdown 2 10-12 Biceps Barbell curl 2 10-12 Forearms Barbell wrist curl 2 10-12 Workout 2: Lower Body Workout 2: Lower Body Workout 2: Lower Body Bodypart Exercise Sets Reps Quads/Glutes Smith machine squats 1 8-12 Quads Leg extension 1 10-12 Hamstrings Lying leg curl 1 10-12 Lower Back Back extension 1 20-30 Calves Standing calf raise 1 12-15 Abdominals Crunches Reverse 1 12

I have had my band since Jan 2012. I lost about 55 pounds, but I gained about 33 pounds of that back. I have been depressed over this. I felt and I felt like a failure. About a week ago, I decided to take my life back (again). What I failed to realize is that this struggle is mostly mental. I was eating full size meals like I was before, hamburgers..tons of slider foods which resulted in me gaining some of the weight back and I stopped working out. Once I was able to identify my problems, mainly being a emotional eater, I decided that I have to have control over my emotions and not let them control me. At this moment, all I can see is the finish line, even though its so far away, I can see it. Everything that I said I cant do, I WILL do. I will not allow this word CANT to control me. Earlier today, I was looking at past pictures of myself before my surgery and a picture of me currently (I posted them on my profile; the after is really the current) and I realized that even though I had that setback, I still made progress, and I now know that I can do this and eventually reach my goal and maintain it. Everything is a lifestyle, with or without the band. We choose to eat what we do, so the choice to eat healthy or unhealthy is totally up to you. Its like a lightbulb went off in my head and I totally get it. If your mental isn't in it, you will potentially fail the band. Its a tool, but ultimately its all in what you choose to put inside your body and let the band control how much you take in. Thanks for reading and Congrats to everyone who has made the choice to live healthy. :wub: :rolleyes: :D

thank you

This journey is very difficult, but It is so worth every second.

Thanks everyone got the kind words. It is so good to have a support system.