kristen1105

I got banded on March 19th, 2013. I rapidly lost 34 lbs. I'm struggling because I gained about 20 lbs. back. I've had adjustments, a bunch actually and I'd love to have support to get me back on the right track!!!

Thanks for the replies!!! For now I'm going to get back to the basics from the point post op where you can eat food but only a few ounces. I go on January 15th to my doc's to drink that contrast liquid so he can see my band's placement and if it's okay etc. I know me and just like everyone here, I love food and I know loving food means not giving it up but taking it in moderation.

I got banded March 2013. While I rapidly lost 34 lbs., I gained about 20 back. I've had a bunch of fills with the band now being 75% full. I don't know why I'm always hungry. I know I need to be more consistent at the gym but should I go back to the basics and do liquids and soft foods like when I first had surgery??? I'm beyond frustrated.

While I do agree with both of you, yes the band will work differently for everyone. I have the Realize Band, the newer one. It is very good but I can turn around, knowing me and become very hungry sometimes even with it 75% full ( I forgot how many cc's that is). I'm going to go back to the basics/ beginning for now until I go January 15th to drink that contrast drink so the doc can see the position of my band. Sometimes I just get so hungry and I can't over eat or not chew completely or I will vomit.

You are 1,000% correct!!! It is a mental thing about eating. Perhaps I will mention it when I see my therapist this Tuesday. For me, just like everyone....I love food. I have to just get back to the basics again to get back on track. Thanks for the reply!!!

When I go to the doctor, usually I see the physician assistant/ nurse practitioner. She will only add 1cc or take however much out that you want or she feels is necessary. The doctor himself wants me to drink that substance so that he can see where the band is and weather or not he has to fix it to get me to the right setting etc. I am definitely going to talk to the nutritionist though. Thanks for the reply!!!

I'm going to first thing Monday. She's great, I know she'll be able to help. Thanks for the reply!!!

I know what you mean and I think I will go and get a jump start on the right track by drinking a lot of liquids, the shakes, soft foods and measuring like you mentioned. I guess it's a matter of getting back to the basics. Thanks for the reply!!!

I was thinking of just doing the 2 ozs. of food, the shakes, fat free frozen yogurt etc. like you said. Thanks for the reply and I will call my doc on Monday.