Shauna80

So I was banded in September 2008. I went from 218 to 165 in 9-10 months and have been stuck at this weight since then! My goal is 130-135 and no matter how I work out or eat I can't seem to lose the rest. I'm so frustrated because now I have a lot of my Fluid removed because when I get a fill my reflux is unbearable. I was in my sweet spot a year ago and got really sick for a month and had to have my fluid removed because my pouches swelled and I couldn't eat or drink. Ever since then I can't get back to my sweet spot and have gained 8 pounds I would love to hear if anyone else is struggling like this. I had an EGD done last year and there was no band slippage. So that's not the reason. I work out 3-4 days a week and eat pretty healthy using my fineness pal. Help!!! lm at a loss (

Wallflower: I have no extra skin. I was lucky in that dept. My problem is a lot like Marci's...up until a year ago I was vomiting at least 1-2 times a day. It became a way of life. I don't do it very often now, but it's because I eat slower now. But it seems like now that I can't get a fill right now I'm having to watch everything that goes in my mouth. I've never eaten bad and have always worked out. I gained weight in my early 20's because of a health condition PCOS and insulin resistance. I didn't know I had it until I was 27. So before all that started I was always in good shape and very athletic. Then I gained 80 pounds in 6-7 years and didn't know why at the time. Now that I'm back to my old self, I know what my body is capable of, but I can't seem to get it there. I'm having a hard time dropping fat, but I can build muscle well. It's a frustrating position right now for me.

Wow Marci! It sounds a lot like me. The only thing is that I only have reflux after a fill. Once the fluids gone in fine. My doc insists its not a slip and says that my EGD last November showed the band was in place. I'm at a loss.

I've had to have a lot of my fluid removed because of heartburn and reflux that started about a year ago. Now I've gained back 15-20 pounds because I have no restriction. Every time I get a fill I start with the severe reflux and heartburn with eating. Has anyone gone through this? I don't know what to do. I have PCOS and I can't seem to drop the weight with diet and exercise.

No, because he says I don't have any symptoms of slippage. I've asked him several times. This all started when I got a fill last year after going a year without one to help me lose the last 10-15 pounds, and after I did that I started having problems with reflux and ended up sick for a month throwing up, so the doc took most of my fluid out to let my stomach heal and that's when I gained my weight back. Since last January I haven't been successful when I get a full because my reflux is back and I end up having to take my fluid out.

I have been on medication. But I only get reflux when I get a fill. So he's taken the fluid out since my problem is related to my fills. I have an appt next Tuesday. I'm hoping I can get to my sweet spot again. I was so close to my goal (w/in 10 pounds and now I'm 30 away . I'm just at a loss as to why after 4 years I'm having this problem when I was doing so good.

So back in December of 2011 I had to have my band unfilled because I started having gastric issues causing severe heartburn, vomiting blood, etc...I was at my goat of 145 when my band was unfilled. From December to March I gained 20 pounds because I was in a severe car accident and couldnt work out or do anything. I have since been refilled but its not the same. I still have less of a fill than I did in December before I had it all taken out, and now I have heartburn again, and I cant seem to drop the weight. I am back in the gym 4 days a week, and I'm eating the way I used to when I was losing but I cant seem to get this 20 pounds off!!!!! Has anyone else had problems dropping the last 20-30 pounds? What did you do to jump start it? I need help! Its so frustrating to feel fat again, eventhough I know Im not, but all my clothes I was wearing now are too tight, and I am back into a size 10 again ( This sucks! I am looking for any advise....thanks!

Hey Everyone, I'm due to have surgery in September, but I am curious what to expect. I'm only 90 pounds overweight with a BMI of 37%. Currently my weight is 218 and I'm 5'5. My goal is 130-140, which is where I was about 6 years ago. I just dont want my expectations to be unrealistic. People that I've talked to on here have 100+ lbs to lose, and I understand that the more you weight the faster your going to lose. I excercise 4-5 days a week....and I am hoping this will help the process. I would like to hear about your experiences, and how much you started off having to lose Thanks

I am 25 weeks, and have gained 12 pounds so far...all 12 have been within the last 2 1/2 months! I was so sick the first 4 months that I didnt gain anything, then I gained 6 pounds from 4 months to 5 months, then 4 pounds from 5 months to 6 months. I have 2 weeks until my next appt at 7 month appt and so far Im up another 4 pounds! I am freaking out because I am so hungry all the time!!! My doc said I shouldnt gain but 3 pounds a month at this point, and now its looking like 5 for me! How much did everyone gain? I am so worried about gaining too much...Oh, and I have not been unfilled yet!!! I have the same restriction I did before I got pregnant, so I am so scared to have to get unfilled. I worked so hard to get this weight off, and I dont want to struggle like I did to get it off again! Curious what others have been through! Thanks Shauna