How can I begin to succeed?

[Moonstone 0]

I was banded in Jan 2009. I stayed on liquids "religiously" and lost about 30 pounds pre-op and for a while post-op. I have now gained back most of the weight and have no clue where to go. I have had numerous fills and have had no restriction. I am not even sure if I know what restriction feels like. I want to be successful at this process, but somehow have failed miserably so far. Does anyone have any suggestions on where I go from here or any stories that can help me figure out the right path. I have struggled for too long and want to give myself a chance to be healthy and find a way to win small battles in the "War on Fat". Thanks!

[btrieger 21]

Have you been in contact with your surgeon and/or his staff this entire time?

If not, call them. You should have have meting with them monthly until you at least proper restriction.

Winning small battles doesn't work. You have to modify your behavior and eating habits for the rest of your life in order to win the war.

Call your surgeon. He'll be happy to hear from you.

[annieM 2]

Ditto that. You've got to keep going with the fills. For some people it takes MANY fills to get restriction. I was one of them; I thought I would never get there, but by george, I'm sitting here in my size 6 shorts and I want that for you too.

There is nothing about just being banded that gets the work done. You need the proper level of fill in that band, which can only be determined by you, everyone is different, and when you have restriction in what you can eat, then you will see the weight come off.

Don't give up!