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Going to the dr Wednesday. Going to new dr as the after care center I normally go to is to far away. I have been working on portion control until then. Thank you for checking on me

I try to track my calories, mostly carbs as I am diabetic. Some days better at it then others. I have good intentions, just not as compliant as I need to be.

How long have you been banded if you don't mind my asking?

Yes they detected by flouro. I just want to learn how a successful bander deals with a daily meal plan. I want to be compliant just need a good support system.

No they did not. I however feel like I probably did it to myself. I'm a very visual person and the whole concept of 1 cup per meal is hard for me to grasp. If I can visualize 4oz of protein, 3 oz veggie and 1 oz carb/starch I'm good. If not I tend to eat to much. Does that make sense?

I was banded in Dec 2009, the only documented weight I have was prior to my first visit, it was 323. After being banded the lowest weight I have was 248. I started having trouble after I had around 8cc in a 10cc band. After going in I was diagnosed with a dilated pouch. All my fluid was removed for 2 month. I gained 8 pounds back. This happened each time the band was filled past 7-8cc's. I have now reached a weight of 279. I am very frustrated, part of this is my fault. I live 2 1/2 hours from my dr and so I do not go as often as I should. I have an appt June 11th. In the experience of others can you start over and with the right guidance and support succeed with the lapband?

I was banded December 2008. I started out over 323llbs. Lost down to 248 and have gone back to 280. I know that I don't eat correctly or get fills regularly. Is there a way to start over and do it right? I go back to the Dr on June 11th. Any advice. I am so frustrated

I went to the aftercare center yesterday to get a fill and under fluroscopy they told me I had severe slippage of my band, they removed all the Fluid (8cc) from my band and told me to come back in two weeks and we would review again. I had no idea that my band had slipped, no vomiting, no pain, no anything. They are going to send the film to my surgeon to review as well, I am very nervous and hope that I have not damaged something that will need to fixed surgically. This morning, I feel a little sore, and I expect that is normal with everything trying to go back into place. I went ahead and called my surgeon to see if can request the films sooner and just give me some piece of mind.

are you still interested in mentoring someone?