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I am still struggling. had some fill taken out, did good for awhile then back to old habits ! I am terrible. I believe that food is an addiction for me and wouldnt it be nice if I could just STOP eating since that is what i need to do... i think I also have put too much into the fact that you have to eat to lose. Well, if that were true for me, I wouldnt be fat now. I am working on a balance of restricting in take and small meals. less calories, eat more often. I am also trying to eat the protein and not the sliders. Whew, no one said this would be easy but I am really wanting my moneys worth out of this !!!!!!! Getting really ticked with myself too.

It looks like everyone left this forum. That is sad, I really wanted someone to tell me how well they are doing ! I am very discouraged and want to start this new year with a positive attitude. I cant get a fill of any kind or i cant drink liquids. been doing this for 2 years now. one fill a year and it has to be taken out again. where is everyone ??? Even if you arent losing, please let me know how you are doing !

I had to have neck surgery again ! I sat in a recliner for weeks and ate ! Didnt realize how fast and easy it is to gain so much !! I feel like a failure at another DIET once again in my life. I know my DH is wondering why we are paying for this surgery and I am still FAT ! But... I have started walking again and for some reason, my band has tightened back up with all this stress. I was beginning to wonder if it had left me. LOL. Here I go again !!!

hey everyone. I feel like I am back in the race again. I had another fill. Struggling with eating but doing okay. Lost 6 pounds. This is very very hard, but do able as they say. Never give up. I havent. I was eating way too many calories per day. I have to count them or I go over with the bad foods. Does anyone want to post what they are eating daily AND losing ? I would love it. Thanks! Hang in there everyone !

I have not had a bad experience with the NP. All the doctors are hiring NP's now. I hear the complaints from patients about their respiratory dr, their family dr, so the NP is here to stay. Sorry. I thought she was quiet at first, but talk to her. She is easier to talk to than Dr. H. She has never fussed at me! Hang in there !

the band works, my mind doesnt work so well.LOL. I have restriction, I know it swells tight if I over do it. Then I have to be careful. It is difficult to get to the sweet spot. I havent given up...just frustrated and disappointed. There will always be some that take longer or never get there. I think I am in between that group. Best of luck to everyone. Keep trying.

I know!!! I dont get this band anymore....lose a couple, gain it back. Making me sick of it. I hope some day I will figure it out. Some days I cant eat anything but I am not getting any out, been there and done that twice. I just keep hoping something will change ... guess that has to be me and what I am doing. Like Dr Phil says.. How's it working for ya ?? NOT

this board has really slowed down. As we know this isnt a magic fix when you Live to eat. We gotta keep going. I like to look at the before and after pics, they do inspire you. Even my own before and after pic helps me to keep from "giving up". Sometimes I think it is just my body holding on to the weight, also, the calories really sneak up on you, drinking or eating. I have a problem with drinking enough water. Drinking anything..LOL. Lets do this yall !!!!

we will get there! I havent lost any in weeks now but 12 down is better than 20 up ! Wish it wasnt so dang hard to not want to EAT.... I would love a no calorie snack to to eat LOL. We should receive support no matter what at the dr's... they knew we were not perfect at the beginning of this.

the left arm pain... Mine is in my left shoulder/neck. I have had it for a year now. I am sure it is band related. I will get it severely if I overeat or drink too fast. I wish it would hit me sooner but it is usually after I have eaten too much ! It goes away in time. Just another reminder that the band is in there. I have heard it is nerve pain from the tubing. Makes sense to me. It would be a great "full" warning if it would happen sooner. Slower eating and drinking should help.

I think there needs to be some more support and help with the Head issues. Most of us eat without being hungry...I know I do. Restriction is great for a few days but that isnt the healthy way to lose. We know this but we still need some kind of "restriction" on us to stop the mindless eating, the big portions, etc. I dont agree with the chewing out either. That is what makes me do the opposite, always has been a downfall for me to have someone tell me how fat I have become or not to eat that, etc. I have even struggled with the "you might not be eating enough". This has entered my mind way too many times ...........I have talked with other successful lapbanders and they dont worry about if they have eaten "enough" so I am planning now to pay more attention to "hunger pains" .. and healthier choices. I have thought...just stitch my lips together.. then I might lose weight. Emotional issues seem to be the hardest to beat. I am working on it ! Never giving up.. though somedays I want to. Family and friends have given up on me already. I will keep trying !!! I just had to get this out.... those of you that are losing and doing great. --- I am so happy and proud for you. The rest of us --- this will be a struggle... especially with the guilt of having a band and still not getting there to our goal. I want to prove to everyone I can still do this.

I have finally lost 12 pounds after this last tight fill. I dont know how to stop the head hunger...still working on it. A friend of mine just keeps losing, makes me so jealous. This just isnt working for me like I thought. Right now, I feel very foolish for spending this money !