Low Bmi Bander

[DeeDeeGirl 0]

I was banded in May 2011 by Dr.Ortiz in TJ Mexico. I can't believe it's been 9 months since surgery. I have only kept the first 10 pounds off since surgery. I have had 2 fills & I'm at 8cc in a 10cc band. I know what I'm doing to sabotage my success...I don't exercise, I eat foods that are "easy" to eat (ice cream, yogurt, pudding, and i have found that if you smother things with ranch dressing & butter & it goes down easier, and chocolate!) I get VERY discouraged but I've realized it's not the band, it's ME! I thought it would be a quick fix, I yo-yo with my weight & I wanted something that would regulate my food, which the band does, but I have gotten used to the loop-hole way of eating around the band. At least I can say I haven't gained. I started to go to the gym about 3 weeks ago & that has helped a lot, now I need to work on the food side. I would like to lose the last 30 pounds by my 1 year anniversary date in May....so I've got 14 weeks...and I hope with the support of this site, and my new found resolution to be rid of the control I let food have over me & realize I'M WORTH THE EFFORT, I will achieve my goal!! Thanks for reading my rant, I hope you all have success on your lap-band journey, cause it ain't easy!!!

[1shauna1 129]

I agree, it's definitely not easy! I didn't think it would be, but I did think it would be a bit easier than it has been. I was banded August 2010 and am down 30....I had thought by now I would be at goal. I know the majority of my non-success is my own fault. I had found ways to eat around the band (and motivation has always been my downfall) and I ended up gaining some back...am down again now and am hopefully on my way. I had a fill Thursday and am noticing a big difference. I have 5 cc in a 10cc band (wow, if I was at 8 I wouldn't even be able to swallow!). Good luck! It is still mostly up to us!

[Jean McMillan 2,973]

Well, at least you know what you're doing wrong! Now, get going on doing it right! We'll be cheering you on....

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

I have a lot of respect for you.

Most come on here and say "oh the band doesn't work for me!" and refuse to take any responsibility for their own actions. It's those same people who move onto the Sleeve or Gastric Bypass, continue eating to sabotage, and will then blame the next failed WLS attempt, too.

Honestly, the fact you realize the mistakes you've made is half the battle. It's so hard- people who've never struggled with their weight don't realize it's only maybe 10% physical and 90% mental. The true battle isn't with our bodies, it's with our own minds.

I've heard of others who have gone back to a full liquids diet for a week to get back on track. Others swear by using this "5 day pouch test" to get back on track http://5daypouchtest.com/plan/theplan.html

Best wishes to you, we're in your corner and we believe in you

[DeesDiary 13]

The best thing about this site so far is the individualization of each post and the support from members. I applaud you DeeDeeGirl for your ability to identify the reason and to say "it's my fault" I am going into this with the mindset that the band is a "tool" not a fix for my weight problems. It has helped me so much to read posts about success and backslides. It just reinforces that I have to take responsibility for the process. My surgery is a little less than a month away but I have gotten so much information here and my surgeon encourages the use of this site.

Keep up the good work, everyone here is behind you.

D

[DeeDeeGirl 0]

Wow! Thank you all for your responses! I haven't been on the site since I signed up but it was soooo nice to see the posts and feel your support! I've been doing better & going to the gym. Thanks again!!