Graptor

First off, the band has changed my life for the better. It was well worth it. When I attended my band orientation I weighed 340 pounds. After my first year, I was down to 220 and feeling great. Over the last 2 1/2 years I've slowly gained back 20 pounds and stabilized at just under 240. I work out 3 times a week. I can't really eat rice, bead, Pasta or any more than a couple oz of meat. I've learned to eat differently, more Soup, chilli, oatmeal and yogurt. I eat 5 times a day and feel great with my diet. There is no doubt I eat more sweets than I should. The problem is my goal was 220 and as hard as I try, I just can't seem to get back that 20 pounds lost. I'm thinking about another fill and wondering if it's worth it. I'm wondering if I've already changed my diet to such an extent that a fill might not even work. In fact, it could backfire and cause me to get more calories fom cheat foods. I learned a lot about myself and over eating isn't a physical problem, it's a mental one. There is no doubt I would weigh 340 or more without my band. I'm questioning whether I need to hunker down and try and keep the cheat foods away or get another fill and see if that forces my weight down?

Jen75, has your weight loss stabilized or do you continue to drop slowly? After a few bites of chicken, I'm stuffed but, I don't feel full. Do you know what I mean? The slider food habit is tough to break, they are the only things that make me feel satisfied. I've tried to break away from anything that is not solid but, I've not had success for long.