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As the thread title suggests I am really struggling, to explain. I was banded almost a year ago on the 11th August 2008 and have had 4 fills since then but to date have actually managed to put on weight. I have been diagnosed with diabetes, only about 1 month ago and am seeing the diabetic nurse on the 21st July, yes it really has taken 2 months to get an appointment. I do feel the effects of the band, i don't eat bread or Pasta etc but I'm truly devastated as I really thought a year in I would be seeing some results, has any one else had this experience? Apart from seeiing the nurse that does the fills I have had no support from the hospital. I am careful with portion sizes and I reall have noticed that the band works there, it is still ony 5.5ml full and its a 10ml band so am I just being impatient or is there anyone who can give me more advice etc to help me. Hope this all makes sense?!!

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Annika:mellow:

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As the thread title suggests I am really struggling, to explain. I was banded almost a year ago on the 11th August 2008 and have had 4 fills since then but to date have actually managed to put on weight. I have been diagnosed with diabetes, only about 1 month ago and am seeing the diabetic nurse on the 21st July, yes it really has taken 2 months to get an appointment. I do feel the effects of the band, i don't eat bread or Pasta etc but I'm truly devastated as I really thought a year in I would be seeing some results, has any one else had this experience? Apart from seeiing the nurse that does the fills I have had no support from the hospital. I am careful with portion sizes and I reall have noticed that the band works there, it is still ony 5.5ml full and its a 10ml band so am I just being impatient or is there anyone who can give me more advice etc to help me. Hope this all makes sense?!!

love

Annika:mellow:

Being insulin resistant does make weight loss harder but not impossible.

Would you give us an example of your daily menu? If you were to eat a piece of chicken, exactly how much could you eat in one sitting?

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Yes a sample menu would be good. Also, 4 fills in a year sounds like a small amount to me. I didn't even feel restriction until my 5th fill and got to my sweet spot at my 6th fill.

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