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Hi bandsters, i was banded in january 2012 and im down almost 100 lbs. i had my last unfill August 2 due to it being to tight and not being able to eat at all. My next fill appt is October 14, I have Been on a couple of vacations and can tell I've gained weight probably 10 pounds so I'm very discouraged and upset with my self, has anyone else fell off the wagon and with the fill should be able to get back on track right ??

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It depends. Are you hungry all the time or just eating too much? If your problem is physical hunger, then yes a fill could help. If you're eating too much or too often regardless of hunger, then no a fill isn't likely to help.

You have to remember, the band is there to control your physical hunger not control what or how much you eat.

Best wishes.

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Hi bandsters, i was banded in january 2012 and im down almost 100 lbs. i had my last unfill August 2 due to it being to tight and not being able to eat at all. My next fill appt is October 14, I have Been on a couple of vacations and can tell I've gained weight probably 10 pounds so I'm very discouraged and upset with my self, has anyone else fell off the wagon and with the fill should be able to get back on track right ??

Sabra: First off this isn't a Track your on it's a LIFESTYLE change. ;) and WOW!! :o 100 lbs you should be thrilled. I know ppl that would eat off their right arm to lose 100 lbs (ok.. bad analogy) :lol: remember Life happens, so does vacation. stress, Water gain,etc.. you get the picture ;) And yes, you can get a fill and get back to your lifestyle change. But If you said you weren't able to eat anything it's BEST you got saline removed that's NOT the way to lose weight with a band. We didn't get over weight overnight it's going to take time *SIGH* patience is a Virtue.. And Congratulations!! Continued Good Luck in your losing.

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Thanks for the encouragement. And yes I'm hungry all the time!! I hate that and since I have no restriction I crave things I know I should not be eating. I do very well when the band is tight. So until I go to the doctor I'm trying to focus in better foods and getting my Protein since I've noticed my hair falling out at well. I know it's a lifestyle change and that I have to do my part I'm just ready to get back on track. Thanks again

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