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Does anyone on medication wonder if we are at a disadvantage compared to other lapbanders losing weight? My shrink told me to talk to my surgeon my surgeon says my shrink should know Just wondering if it is actually harder for us because of the meds Thanks

Hi I had my sleeve in june 2014 ive only lost 16 lbs... im probably one of the ones they shouldnt have cleared.. im going through some family issues and I gained 9 lbs in 6 weeks Im seeing my dietitian and psy on monday.. I am actually feeling like all hope is lost with this and there is no way I can fix it.. I feel so despondent. I know I am depressed. My brother said the winter weather isnt helping either. Please any words of wisdom, tia

Hi I had my sleeve in june 2014, ive lost a total of 16 lbs. I have a host of mental health issues'.. im probably one of the ones they shouldnt have cleared. I dont know what to do... I feel like this is a lost cause.. im seeing my md on mon and in 6 weeks ive gained 9 lbs lots of family stress. I dont feel motivated, im not consistent... just thought someone might have some words of wisdom out there. Tia

Thank you for your compassionate response. I tend to be hard on myself im calling my psychiatrist mon am

I threw out the junk I had, IM going to exercise today, I am going to my lapband doctor and if I gained, I will face the music and hopefully I will get a fill. I see my therapist today and will talk to her about how I am using food to deal. Onward and upward!

Hey all, Been doing some emotional eating(I am seeing a therapist) I see my lapband Dr tomorrow. I had a gain the last time,I saw him. I think IM looking at,a gain this time too. I was at 5 cc and throwing up everything. He removed me to 3cc and put me to 4 last visit. I still feel like I have no restriction. I just don't know what to do about the emotional eating. If anyone has any ideas id be appreciative. It seemed like I was,better,about this issue in,the past but it has become a great monster lately. Please help, I really want the help. Thanks

Thank you carolinagirl. You're saying stuff I should be telling myself. Thank you. Slow and steady wins the race.I can't expect to tell myself these things if IM not used to doing it, right? Isn't there a saying a journey starts with a single step? Well IM stepping

Thank you bandista..I will try the breathing. IM always worrying I sound like a downer here. It's when I feel down I need the most help. Thank you for affirming me. It means alot!

Thank you for the,reply

Thank you ineedtodothis4me. It's really helpful to be affirmed on here. Thank you for your feedback. It means alot!

Thank you hazelsbliss that was really helpful. This is one issue I hate posting about!

I wanted to post on here because things are going really well. I would only post when I was in a bad space. I am exercising every day, watching what I am eating, going to OA, just wanted to put some positive vibes out there. I really feel like I've got this!

Thanks everyone for the responses! It feels so good!

So glad you are getting this figured out. I had my gallbladder out in April. They said because of the rapid weight loss it was exacerbated by. I Hope you're feeling better and on the mend

I know I haven't been the best bandster, but I've been having really bad digestive issues and IM scared. I don't want there to be a problem with my band. I was taking an omeprazole in the morning, my gastro Dr said to take one at night as we'll. IM scheduled for a endoscopy/colonoscopy on the 22nd. My surgeon didn't even want to test for anything it was my gastric Dr who wanted to check the band. Does anyone know what are the chances there could be something wrong? IM having really bad reflux. What are the signs of erosion or slipped band? IM so scared but the test got pushed for two weeks.. Can anyone help? Thanks

Thank you both for responding... Had gallbladder out in April.... Concerned lapband Dr wasn't concerned...thinking about switching drs

Has anyone ever heard of or experiences a vasovagal syncope? It's when you pass out from eating too much(what er said) and the lap band squeezes you and you pass out. The weird thing is that I had egg salad and 2 onion rings but I did feel uncomfortable. This is the third time this has happened since Jan. I guess I have to slow down. Just looking for feedback. This is kinda freaking me out.

Hi- I feel really stuck and I need help. I don't know how to stay consistently motivated. I've had my band for 2.5 years lost about 80 lbs but always go back to my comfort-food I want to avoid my surgeons appt on Tuesday because IM so ashamed. All I do is yo yo the same 3 lbs for the last year. IM seeing a therapist but honestly there's,not enough time in the session for everything. How can I really stick to this? Please I am really asking for responses. I just quit smoking so that's another demon down and I also pull out my hair(anxiety disorder) so it feels like whack-a mole when one gets,better the other gets,worse. I really want to lose this weight. I have been known to self sabotage IM putting this out there.. Please tell me how I can stay motivated and consistent. Thanks I really appreciate it in advance

Banjo id love an accountability partner, IM on it :-) aj-id love to find new interests don't have alot of $ hopefully I can find less expensive ones! Tara-IM on meds already, but the hairpulling has actually been good lately. Yes. I have alot of anxiety. I just realized I think I may need a fill...I feel like in doing this on my own with no restriction going to talk to surgeon on tues... Thanks

Thank you Jenni..yes I need more reminders of it being a big accomplishment. It's just that I have another 80-100 to go. The emotional stuff is big and IM so glad I quit smoking.Honestly, I thought id never do that. Maybe now I can focus on lapband.

Thank you Steph...I feel like I have screwed up one too many times. I don't know how to fix it and stick with it once and for all. I feel like such a failure. Thank you for the positive words. I really appreciate it.

Thank you dylanmiles for the response. Lately I have been feeling so blah about healthy food, that junk is the only thing I really want. I know that's wrong. I guess I need to get,a,hobby? Lol

Would like to join this"do over" group.... In need of a buddy... Haven't gained weight back but been going to surgeon every month and gaining and losing the same 3-7 lbs.. Want to be motivated and consistent. Dealing with the,emotional part of things. Looking forward to meeting everyone!

I feel kind of awkward putting this out there. Whenever I go out to eat I tend to throw up my meal. I think because I get excited about the food, sometimes I get anxious about eating. Whatever happens it gets stuck. My mother is convinced when I go to the bathroom I am sticking my finger down my throat. She told me yesterday that she's had it and next time she's going to the bathroom with me.. Can anyone tell me how I can slow down my chewing? IM having a hard time mastering that.. Also, my brother told me I should split the dinner in half and wrap it up that way I am eating less Also when it is hot I tend to eat it a little too fast Basically IM asking how does everyone prevent themselves from throwing up Thanks

Having a hard time with emotional eating..been stressed lately trying not to reward myself w food just quit smoking.. I am seeing a therapist so many issues so little time... I feel like because I don't have alot of money when I want to treat myself food comes into play IM really trying not to act on this How do others deal with emotional eating? Thanks