banded 11/12/11

[EM11.11.10 0]

Had my band for a bit... Have had many issues. Starting over w/fills. Can anyone relate?

[rejuvinated 17]

I can relate. Never felt I was only able toeat a small amount. After too many fills, resulting for me in esophageal erosion from too much throwing up( I really sabotaged the use of the band) I had all the Fluid removed for 3 months and then started over. Now I have only 2 1/2 cc fluid instead of 9! I've accepted I will never feel full( unless I overeat), and accepted that the band is only a tool to weight loss. Now I'm really trying to deal with getting 20gm Protein in a small amount at each meal and exercising more. I realized there is mo easy way out of obesity. I didn't gain this weight over a few months, but from living to eat , instead of eating to live. Changing my way of thing about food has been my biggest challenge along with getting the protein. Best of luck to you. I was banded in 2010, lost 40 lbs quickly then gained almost all of it back. This time I'm trying to stay focused on the lifetime changes

[JACKIEO85 308]

First congratulations! I too can relate, the band really is just a TOOL..I was banded 04-09 lost 70 lbs and went thru ALLOT of life stresses. gained it all back. Restarted 04-12 and Thrilled to say I have lost 80 and 10 from goal. It's a mind game and the biggest factor is NOT letting those old habits resurface. It's no different than any other weight loss your MIND has to be in it. our minds play such a HUGE part in our success. It really is all about wanting to be healthier and succeeding no matter what your goal is. If you didn't reach it today YOU CAN DO IT TOMORROW!!!!!!

GOOD LUCK I know you can do this!!

[Quahog 134]

You guys just might be the pep talks I need.

Thanks!

My losses have been sloooooow. Thought it would be more in 6 months, but if I lose the same amt in the next six months, by years end that is pretty decent.