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Hi,

I was banded on Sept 14, 2009 and have since lost 70lbs (within the first 6 mnths) I have lost NOTHING since then!!!

Because of no movement on the scales i have noticed my portion sizes going up within the last few weeks and i've been making poor food choice decisions and can't seem to stop myself. It's like my body just super craves these salty/sweet foods and I have to have them!!!!

I have 6.7cc in a 10cc band and have NO restriction at all...I can eat whatever I want and in whatever quantity. There is no band slippage or problems i'm just not getting restriction. My last fill was 3 weeks ago and i only notice i for a could of days after the fill then it's back to normal....

I'm so disappointed and frustrated with myself as I look at the changes in my body and DO NOT want to go back to the way I was before!! Help me how does one get back on track??

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could the band be leaking?

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Sounds like you need another fill....

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I agree- sounds like you might want to see if you can get in for a fill. Until you get restriction, I would focus on eating the right foods (low carb, low fat, lots of protien yada yada). Don't worry too much about quantity yet.

Also- start working out if you haven't already. It will relieve stress and help curb your hunger, never mind burn calories and increase your metabolism. Good luck!

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im so frustrated too, I have lost 100 pounds and and in the past week and a half put back on 5lbs, am i being to hard on myself, I dont know but it is depressing me.

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im so frustrated too, I have lost 100 pounds and and in the past week and a half put back on 5lbs, am i being to hard on myself, I dont know but it is depressing me.

David:

100 lbs you should be celebrating Congratulations. I think you need to ease up a bit, granted 5 lbs can be too much for some, but you have really done well and if you gained 5 lbs it could be from working out remember muscle weighs more and maybe your body is in starvation mode or last but not least, you might have drank to much Water and it could be Water weight.

You are an inspiration to many, keep up the good work!

Good Luck!

Sandee

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Sounds like you need another fill....

Agreed- No restriction means you need a fill. One of my number one rules is to stay close to my surgeon and go in often and regular. Call on Tue. and make that appointment! Best wishes!!

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