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Im a 4 yr. bander and Im at a stand still. I just turned 60 in September. When I had the surgery I weighed 240 and Im now at 192. Its been a long 4 yrs and I just don't know what to do. I figured out this evening I need a band buddy that can help me jump start this adventure. My daughter has also had the surgery and lost over 100 lbs only to gain it back. We were going to be each others buddies but as you can see that wont be happening any time soon. Is there anyone out there who would like to be a buddy to me? Someone who can share their war stories with Me and maybe some eating ideas that have made them a success??? Help....

Just got your reply. Ive had to go in and have some taken out again because all I did for a month was throw up. Couldnt get food down --finally had to have some fluid taken out. Ive lost around 45 since my surgery last 9/11. Its been very slow going----how has it been for you

Does the band get tighter as you loose weight? I am thinking thats what my nurse tech said....

Hello there. Care to keep in touch with myself? Im just having issues that I cant seem to get fixed. Im waiting for a response from the surgeon who did my surgery as I type. My surgery was 9/11/09 and no loss yet......I have yahoo and msn if you would like to talk

I thought I was the only one who was in this situation! I was banded 9/11---that might have benn my 1st mistake! Im not at 4 mns post op and not 1 lb off! I have 5.5 cc in my band--and Im just not sure what is happening. I have had issues with throwing up but as far as the fullness goes--no!! Ive gotten in touch with the surgical center and they have taken notes on all that has happened since my surgery. Ive had and still have pain by my port area. Im beginning to wonder if I have a band that has slipped from vomitting? She did mention that to me. Depressing??? OMG Yes--:wink::frown::eek:---we work so hard to get where we are at and still nothing.............................