Butterfly24

Hello, my name is Tresa. I'm 43. I was banded on 11-12-14. I'm struggling a bit lately. But hope I can find some support and help support others as well!

I'm sorry, I didn't get a notice you responded. ???? I've gotten worse. It doesn't seem like I have a band. I have Insulin Resistance. My surgeon had me stop Metformin. I seem to be craving sugars and carbs like never before. I feel like my body's not in control. I like your suggestions. I think those are very good ideas to implement. Thank you so much for taking the time to respond! I want to succeed so much! I refuse to give up! My next appt is April 10

Did this PCOS thread stop!? I'd really like to talk with you all! ????

Sorry, it taken me a while to respond. We're moving this weekend and I've been so busy! Thank you for checking on me. I've felt so alone in this journey. The friends that do know I had the surgery just don't understand how this is for me. I had my fill and I don't feel like anything changed at all! I go in tomorrow and I'm going to tell them I need another fill. I feel like my old habits have crept back slowly and this week I felt like a horrible failure. I was beating myself up so much! I don't want to give up! I can't. One reason I had a lap band was at the suggestion of my surgeon. I've been having reoccurring hernias. She didn't want to do the surgery until I lost some weight off my stomach. This will be #6 hernia surgery. It's pretty bad this time. It's causing lots of digestive problems. I just felt alone lately and I think it's compounded all my emotions with this. Thank you, I appreciate your inquiry! ☺️

I've been having trouble getting my poss to post, but I have to run errands I'll try later.

I was banded on Nov 12, 2014. I've been doing very well, until a seperate physical issue arose. It left me tired and hungry from my symptoms. I'm eating too much now and getting pain. It's stressing me a lot and I seem to be returning to old, bad habits! I just need the right encouragement to get back on track that understands these struggles! Thank you!

I've been having trouble getting my poss to post, but I have to run errands I'll try later.

I've been having trouble getting my poss to post, but I have to run errands I'll try later.

I've been having trouble getting my poss to post, but I have to run errands I'll try later.

I got a fill this past Thursday. It seems to have a little more, but I'm finding I still feel I'm not feeling satisfied and I eat a bit more and don't feel full at all. But like I said, I feel a bit better. My doctor was still pleased cause I still lost in that month. She said I'm being too hard on myself! She's probably right! ???? I tend to get hard on myself more than I should! I'm glad I did this though. I've lost 30 lbs since my surgery, so that makes me happy. I do feel better and healthier already and I don't want to go back to the way I felt again. I'm seeing an eating disorder psychologist. She's more about anorexia and bulimia, so I'm here first bariatric client. But she did tell me, if I want results I have to realize that to obtain that I cannot use old habits for new change. I honestly allow some things I shouldn't have, but it's more of a small bite. I realize I'm not perfect and if I do well, I eat a tablespoon of sugar free ice cream. I eat it slow and let the little licks totally melt before I swallow to savor, to make it seem longer and have more of a lasting feeling. My psychologist also reminded me, I'm not perfect, but I don't want to live in those chains anymore. I'm 43 and this weight has robbed so much of my life! I've got to learn to give up one or the other and bei mg overweight has caused depression and loss of joy. I don't want wrong choices to run me anymore

I got a fill this past Thursday. It seems to have a little more, but I'm finding I still feel I'm not feeling satisfied and I eat a bit more and don't feel full at all. But like I said, I feel a bit better. My doctor was still pleased cause I still lost in that month. She said I'm being too hard on myself! She's probably right! ???? I tend to get hard on myself more than I should! I'm glad I did this though. I've lost 30 lbs since my surgery, so that makes me happy. I do feel better and healthier already and I don't want to go back to the way I felt again. I'm seeing an eating disorder psychologist. She's more about anorexia and bulimia, so I'm here first bariatric client. But she did tell me, if I want results I have to realize that to obtain that I cannot use old habits for new change. I honestly allow some things I shouldn't have, but it's more of a small bite. I realize I'm not perfect and if I do well, I eat a tablespoon of sugar free ice cream. I eat it slow and let the little licks totally melt before I swallow to savor, to make it seem longer and have more of a lasting feeling. My psychologist also reminded me, I'm not perfect, but I don't want to live in those chains anymore. I'm 43 and this weight has robbed so much of my life! I've got to learn to give up one or the other and bei mg overweight has caused depression and loss of joy. I don't want wrong choices to run me anymore

I got a fill this past Thursday. It seems to have a little more, but I'm finding I still feel I'm not feeling satisfied and I eat a bit more and don't feel full at all. But like I said, I feel a bit better. My doctor was still pleased cause I still lost in that month. She said I'm being too hard on myself! She's probably right! ???? I tend to get hard on myself more than I should! I'm glad I did this though. I've lost 30 lbs since my surgery, so that makes me happy. I do feel better and healthier already and I don't want to go back to the way I felt again. I'm seeing an eating disorder psychologist. She's more about anorexia and bulimia, so I'm here first bariatric client. But she did tell me, if I want results I have to realize that to obtain that I cannot use old habits for new change. I honestly allow some things I shouldn't have, but it's more of a small bite. I realize I'm not perfect and if I do well, I eat a tablespoon of sugar free ice cream. I eat it slow and let the little licks totally melt before I swallow to savor, to make it seem longer and have more of a lasting feeling. My psychologist also reminded me, I'm not perfect, but I don't want to live in those chains anymore. I'm 43 and this weight has robbed so much of my life! I've got to learn to give up one or the other and bei mg overweight has caused depression and loss of joy. I don't want wrong choices to run me anymore

I got a fill this past Thursday. It seems to have a little more, but I'm finding I still feel I'm not feeling satisfied and I eat a bit more and don't feel full at all. But like I said, I feel a bit better. My doctor was still pleased cause I still lost in that month. She said I'm being too hard on myself! She's probably right! ???? I tend to get hard on myself more than I should! I'm glad I did this though. I've lost 30 lbs since my surgery, so that makes me happy. I do feel better and healthier already and I don't want to go back to the way I felt again. I'm seeing an eating disorder psychologist. She's more about anorexia and bulimia, so I'm here first bariatric client. But she did tell me, if I want results I have to realize that to obtain that I cannot use old habits for new change. I honestly allow some things I shouldn't have, but it's more of a small bite. I realize I'm not perfect and if I do well, I eat a tablespoon of sugar free ice cream. I eat it slow and let the little licks totally melt before I swallow to savor, to make it seem longer and have more of a lasting feeling. My psychologist also reminded me, I'm not perfect, but I don't want to live in those chains anymore. I'm 43 and this weight has robbed so much of my life! I've got to learn to give up one or the other and bei mg overweight has caused depression and loss of joy. I don't want wrong choices to run me anymore

I called yesterday and it looks like I will be getting a fill on the 22nd. I wonder what it feels like! Hope it's not painful! ????????????

I'm feeling awful today. I was banded on November 12, 2014. I've done well, but after having some physical issues a couple weeks ago, not related to the band, it left me tired and hungry. Now, I seem to always seem to eat more without feeling overly full. I'm out of control today, like I have no band. Shouldn't I feel sick or something from eating more than I supposed to. I'm feeling so sad and alone today. No one seems to understand!

Thank you so much for encouraging me and the yogurt suggestion! I will give that a try! ????

Thank you so much! Your comments make me feel normal again! I called yesterday and told the nurse I've been feeling hungry and eating more. My doctor said it sounds like I need an adjustment. I'm having issues drinking with meals! That is a hard habit to break! I do need to eat slower! If any of you have meal suggestions you find yummy, so I don't get bored with the same ol' same ol'. I'd appreciate any ideas! ????

I'm glad I read this, cause I'm feeling the exact same way! I was banded Nov. 12

Is this not a very active board? Does anyone know of a lap band support that is actively going? I need to find a good, active support group