Disappointed

HotLikeMe · 02-05-2008, 05:55 PM

Well, I've been at this for 2 1/2 years now. I lost a total of 70 at my best and have now gained 20 of it back. I had to have an unfill because of acid reflux and unfortunately, it doesn't take long to fall back into BAD eating habits.

seppi · 02-05-2008, 06:34 PM

Hi am glad to see someone here from 2005.I understand about the habits...I also had reflux, had the unfil for about 8 months (am still on nexium) I was able to get a fill but at that point it didn't seem to work that great.something wasn't right. Finally after about 6 months had another fill and found that I had a leak in the tube. Because of insurance I have to wait for 90 days before I can get a fill.All of my bad habits are back with a vengence along with a few others. I am tring to do atkins to get myself back on track until i can get the fill.

CRISTAN · 02-23-2008, 03:01 PM

Last yr I had lost only 70-80 pounds around easter..I saw a new fill Dr that is aggressive and pushes for quick loss by exercise and low-no carbs and supplements........I lost 60 pounds in about 8 weeks....Put my total lost to 140..and girls, those next pounds you lose will make such a difference.......I spent the last yr trying to maintain, gained about 15 over the holidays, but I got back on the low carb plan and supplements and lost it in 2 weeks. I think the hardest part was going from unfilled ( like you had the reflux,needed a break..took a 6 month break..) back to eating like a bandster...I am struggling this time too......That mental part of you that got so used to eating like a bandster is screaming I don't WANT to.......but for me...going from a size 32 to a 12 is a good reminder that it is indeed worth the battle.....WHen i weighed 335, I dieted for 3 years to keep from gaining.....how scarey is that........

Don't give up, don't give up, dont give up!

Cristan
banded 7/04/2005 335+
today 2/23/2008 195

Vangard Band...6.25cc

seppi · 02-25-2008, 03:39 PM

Cristan, thanks for the words of encouragement. I agree that a fill will help a lot. What kind of supplements do you take? Are you following any special plan? How about exercise? Any guidance would be great!!

CYNDEL · 03-10-2008, 05:18 PM

Hello ladies

I too was banded 1n 7/05...lost 75lbs and now have gained back 14.5 lbs back....I'm scared

and angry

because it took so long and now I'm on the way up again.I've lost my willpower. I made an appt. for wednesday and lets see what happens.

texasgal1st · 03-10-2008, 08:28 PM

Hello all I'm glad that I found you all!! I just got a fill, my last fill was in June 2006... I started a new job and gained 10 pounds in 3 months

I knew I needed a fill but I keept on eating and eating which lead to overeating. My pouch was dilated and I had to be on liquids for a week ... That was the wake up call I needed.. I was thankful that I did no damage and was able to get my much needed fill.

Thanks!

sunsett · 03-16-2008, 09:19 PM

Hi I'm a 9/05er but I thought I's pop in here anyway!

This band life isn't easy. Someone asked me last week about the head part! I laughed and said that I honestly felt that that will be an on and off thing for the rest of my life.

Getting our heads right is the tough part and I think that this far out it is harder. It isn't easy to lose weight but it is harder to keep it off!