turtlenbunny

Hi. I was banded in 2007. My starting weight was 213 I lost 75 pounds and my smallest weight was 138, but 2 years later I am now up to 173. I am still struggling with getting filled and unfilled but I know my body so I know when its time to get my band loosened or tightened.

Oh i think all of the above. I am going to get a fill Monday and I just bought the Wii Fit so I am really determined to get back to where I was. It sucks that all my small clothes are fittin me tight again, so I know its time. I think the older you get your body gains weight and loses weight in different aread than it used to..lol Wish me luck.

Hi, I was banded in 2007. I am 31 now. my starting weight was 213 I am 5'5. It took me 10 months to get lose 75 pounds. My smallest weight was 138 and everyone would tell me "Oh your so skinny" LOL, never thought I would hear that. Well its a struggle let me tell you. You really cant rely on what others tell you. You have to know your body and really listen to it. Only you will know when you need a fill cause ur eating too much or when you need an adjustment meaning gettin some taken out cause you cant hold anything down. I am now 173 and I feel like I am eating more than i should, so I have an appointment for a fill on Monday. Just take it day by day. Do your liquids, and follow the diet. You dont want to irritate your stomach by eating the wrong stuff cause it will be uncomfortable.. Good Luck