Both ends of spectrum

 I've had my band for quit some time and I've actually gone down to 104.  Way too small!!  Now, I've gone to the other end of the spectrum and gained 60lbs. And of course hubby and other meembers of my family think I look great.....are they blind?  
  I can't seem to get this right.  I had a dilated esophagus, unfill, fill, unfill, fill.  When I was tighter I lost down, but now I'm depressed and I know that has a lot to do with it.  My daughter (an RN) suggested I might speak with my Dr. and get something for anxiety/depression.
 Frustration isn't the word for what I'm feeling right now.  My legs, back and hygene dificulties are coming back and I HATE that !! As for sex (don't laugh) I'm just not in the mood and hubby can't seem to grasp the reason. I guess it's a good thing I can cook so his mind isn't constantly on sex.
  Has anyone else gotten back on track and lost that much or more weight after having the band for a lengthy period of time?  How did you do it? What got you back on the (I hope Jean doesn't mind) bandwagon?  Did the 5 Day Pouch Test help?
  Any help, suggestions or advice would be deeply appreciated!  Thanks much!!!

  Tacy

   I have a MID band that is 11cc.  It's also impossible to find anyone in the state or close to take me on as a patient because of this.  Dr. Curry and his staff have been a God send!

I am so sorry for what you are going through!  What size band did you get?  sometimes dr's use the smaller size than  choosing the larger band.   This can happen no fault to the surgeon. 

I am blessed like you are with a partner that loves me for me and not my size............LOL size is my issue! 

You can begin again.   I do suggest you contact JeanM and try and purchase her book!!  Extremely helpful and lets you have many moments of ah ha!!!

Good luck to you! 

 Yes, I have a 11cc MID band.  I've purchased Jean's book and keep it with me on the truck to read and/or review.  She has kept me sane thru this and everything else going on right now.
 It's great that hubby loves me, but I'd wish he'd help me more than he does.  Of course he has to sleep some time so alot of this is on me and without constant support I feel totally lost.
 Thanks for the encouragement.
  Tacy

I have not had my band as long as you but one of the main reasons I chose it is because you can always start over again. I would see if getting a fill or going in to see the NUT would help. Go back to the beginning and do things the way you did then. Weighing and measuring and getting everything in. Your band is in there waiting to help you get that weight off ! You can do it. :)  You probably do not need to lose as much as you think if you went down to 104 and have gained back 60.That is not so bad overall.I do not know how tall you are but 165 ish is not so bad! Heck it sounds pretty good to me right now .LOL  Hang in there!

 I'm 5'3.  Yes, it could be alot worse.  I'm glad I can start over.  I'm going to the Dr.s April 14th, a class and talk with Erin or Rebecca.  I've just gotta get my head out of this dark place and head towards the light and get back on track.
 Thanks for all the encouragement!  The biggest problem I've had has been all emotional. Daughter had 2 miscarriages, lost their dad, mom isn't in great health (she's  87), newest hubby's brother is in hospital and they are trying to find out what is wrong with him, my dog has to wear a belly band or pees all over everything and work isn't being understanding when the house got flooded and to top it all off I just found out IRS may be contacting me because I claim all the taxes with the house cause hubby isn't on the loan (long story associated with that one).  Need I say much more than this??  Where's calgone when you need it?

 Tacy