Thank you for replying to my post :)  I still have the band just no fill.  I can't remember what kind of band it is as far as holding cc's.  I live in RI so I understand the dilemma with going outside!  Its been one heck of a winter!!  I still get lonely a lot and find eating still brings comfort, but I am ready to replace that with something else!  My husband died just about 3 years ago this April.  Any advice you can give me will be welcomed!  Im curious as to what you eat and how much per sitting and how often.  I "throw up" a lot - ya know just stuff getting stuck.  It is not a band problem its a Tammy problem!!  I eat wrong foods (although proteins often get stuck) I have to say with this band though there is no rhyme or reason sometimes.  One day you can eat a hamburger and the next day you can't eat eggs.  Its weird.  So this is my novel LOL :) I look forward to hearing from you!

Hi Tammy,  PLEASE don't get discouraged...I HAVE been there and the only thing it does is cause anxiety and more failure.  I am a little confused...you had the doc take out all the fill...did you put it back in??  When was the last time you went to see your bariatric doc??  I am so sorry for you loss...I have to say..I would not 'bounce back' well after a loss like that...even a year later...God Bless You!  If you are ready...and only you will know when that time is...then your FIRST STEP is to go to your doc...start the fill process again. Last year, I got very sick...my band became swollen and my doc took out most of my fill....once I was well (and yes...I GAINED while the fill was gone) I began the 'refill' process....Once I was back to my 7cc's (in a 10cc band) AND got back out walking...the weight came off.  Now...that being said...I am most successful when I am moving.  I HATE the treadmill, but I walk 3-4 times a week outside.  I live in Maine and it is hard to get out this time of year...but I know all this snow will melt soon and I WILL get out!  I am 5'9 and am averaging 182...that is a good weight for me...I am sure I could go lower...but that is NOT the life I want to live...This is turning into a long post...if you could share some answers..please do and I will respond with what I eat when loosing weight.

Congratulations.  I was banded about 6 years ago as well.  I never lost a lot = which of course is my own fault.  I eventually had the doctor take out all the fill.  I still struggle eating protein like chicken and lean meats.  Breads forget about it.  I want to try again to lose the weight.  Ive been through a lot the last three years.  My husband died its been a roller coaster but I think Im ready to focus on me again.  Can you all please please help me and tell me what you eat or dont eat.  What does an actual portion size look like for a bander.  Do you eat several small meals a day?  I need encouragement.  Im now 51 and still 247lbs.  Im starting to really feel the effects of being overweight on a 5'5'' frame.  Thank you for all your information in advance! 

Yep, I rejoined WW at about 6 weeks post op and went to goal and Lifetime.

I followed my surgeons food plan, but got a lot out of the support.

My meeting had a leader who had lost over 100 pounds and she was very inspiring.  We had probably 50-75 members at every meeting, including about 15-20 'lifers'.

Unfortunately my leader quit about a year after I got to lifetime and the meeting sort of fell apart.  I miss it!

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