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There's a lot of good info and support in this thread. I got my band in Feb 2009. As long as I followed the rules the band worked great. I gradually started eating things that I shouldn't eat, started drinking soft drinks, and snacking all the time. I ended up with a stretched pouch with inflammation of the banded area and a lot of heartburn. I had all my Fluid removed from my band in Nov 2011, and have been eating everything in sight! I've gained about 35 pounds since then and feel miserable. I'm going tomorrow, April 26, to start getting my fills again. I am excited, almost like I was when I was going in for my surgery. I hope and pray that I can stick to the rules this time and can be a successful bandster! Wish me luck and I'm sure I will be back on here looking for support and advice.

I am sure you will do great! Stay positvie!!! Just know we are with you!

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Hello Everyone!

So' date=' I got the band in August 2010 lost 30lbs and then suprisingly got pregnant in November 2010. My daughter was born in July 2011 and I gained 40 lbs during my pregnancy. I have lost 20 so far. I had my 12CC band at 7cc while pregnant and did not feel any restrictions while pregnant. Immediately after the baby I felt the restrictions again.I then went back in September 2011 and got another fill which my band was now at 9cc. I lost if anything 8lbs and did not feel restricted so, I went back February 2012 and got another fill my Doctor said it was the max and he could not do another one. So, here I am almost 3 months and I gain 2lbs and lose 2lbs. I am pretty much not losing anything. I can't eat as much because I have days that I feel restricted and days I don't but will feel an uncomfortable feeling after I eat. I am getting my Protein and staying under 1200 calories (I have my fitness plan). Last month I was doing bootcamp and again no weight loss. Has anyone had that problem before? How can I start over? The worst part is that I have days when I feel depress.... My Doctor gave me the option to have a gastro by pass but my company health insurance only covers one biatric surgery for life. Need help and motivation! What do I do?[/quote']

Sugargirl you just told my story... I was banded jan 2010 lost 40lbs got pregnant feb 2011 band was at 8cc in april had one cc removed baby was born oct 2011. After the baby was born I had a hard time due to breast feeding I couldn't have too much Protein it bothered the baby ( made him very gasy). I stopped breast feeding him at four months and started back on the high protein and still wasn't losing. Doctor checked the band and everything is fine so now I'm back to 8cc they had me start using ground flex seed in my Protein shakes i was doing the eas Protein powder 1%milk and Peanut Butter so the also suggested instead of Peanut Butter I use PB2 ( it's a powered peanut butter with a lot less fat and calories u won't know the difference). I just started changing these few things this week but so far I lost 6lbs and for some reason this time around feels different like its actually going to work this time.

Good luck I know it's tough (with kids) but we can do this...

Jodi

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Funny we are doing the same.. I am doing a Protein shake and Soup. Keeping it simple as well. I just had a Potatoe Soup which was great!

dont get me wrong im craving a salad but that wont start until next week maybe but im trying to stick only to liquids and i mean like low carb campbells Soups because those are the ones that taste good and Protein shakes but eventually ill go back into foods little by little, but if i can get away with JUST liquids and without getting a headache for not eating solid food, then im game, so far so good and no headaches. i struggled the 1st day and got a bad migrane because i didnt eat but i drugged up and took meds lol lol and knocked out. i just need to really invest in some good Snacks and i bought the cottage cheese with pineapple trays and they have protein with low carbs so ill prob start with those and maybe a teaspoon of Peanut Butter...etc...

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Ladies.. It has been a week.. I am size down and 5lbs down! FINALLY... Off to a good start. Decided to do another week of Liquids./

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Sugargirl you just told my story... I was banded jan 2010 lost 40lbs got pregnant feb 2011 band was at 8cc in april had one cc removed baby was born oct 2011. After the baby was born I had a hard time due to breast feeding I couldn't have too much Protein it bothered the baby ( made him very gasy). I stopped breast feeding him at four months and started back on the high Protein and still wasn't losing. Doctor checked the band and everything is fine so now I'm back to 8cc they had me start using ground flex seed in my protein shakes i was doing the eas Protein Powder 1%milk and Peanut Butter so the also suggested instead of Peanut Butter I use PB2 ( it's a powered peanut butter with a lot less fat and calories u won't know the difference). I just started changing these few things this week but so far I lost 6lbs and for some reason this time around feels different like its actually going to work this time. Good luck I know it's tough (with kids) but we can do this... Jodi

Jodi, TYhanks for the tips! I am happy to say my diet is working now and planning to take yours too.. :)! Thanks so much!

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Great job sugar girl! It's a lot easier to stay motivated when that number on the scale goes down. Keep up the good work! I got 3 cc put in my band last Thursday and don't have much restriction at all, but I am eating as if I do have restriction. I haven't been on the scales yet but I am hoping for a loss when I go for my next fill in 10 days.

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