i need a band buddy

 Geez, I hope they can find out what the deal is with your band. I dont know HOW much I have in now but it's quite a few fills and while some things get stuck, others slide right through. I wish I could just go to sleep and wake up thin. It's to the point where I look at thin, attractive guys and hate their guts because it comes so naturally for them. I know some of them have to work to tone up and such, but still. God!

The band helps, but it is only a tool. I had to have an unfill in mid December because i was unable to get food down and at time I couldn't even drink. After not being able to eat for 3 weeks, my weight shot up 5 pounds in 2 days. I expected that, but I have gained another 5 pounds over Christmas. That was nothing but me enjoying the Christmas goodies. I completely went back to my bad habits- fun but not healthy. I am trying to be good again, but it is like starting over. It seems to be even harder to get my good habits going than it was just after surgery. My weight has stabilized, but I hate the thought of going to Moncton to be weighed, but a little shame may do me good. You (and I) have to do the work. The band helps make you eat less, when it is working right, but it can't make the choices for you. I agree with the others- pick one good habit, and stick to it until it is a routine, then pick another one. That goes for you too Starr (BTW good to see you on the board). The band is only a tool, you have to use the tool right to make it work for you. Hang around here and we will do our best to encourage you.

I forgot- hemp hearts taste nutty and are very tasty in cereal or yogurt.

Hey, I'll join in to help or to get help myself.  My band hasn't worked in almost a year.  I'm eating healthy and excercising but have gaining between 20 and 30 lbs back and I never ever thought I'd gain again when my band was functioning.  I'm so discourged but know one this for sure is I will not give up.  I've just made a goal to loose 60lbs by July 12th.

With my bands hel*****t I'm determined to get this weight off.  Keep remembering what life was like at your heaviest.  For me, it was 335 lbs and it was no life at all!!!!!!

We're all here to help buddy!!

 my heaviest was 412, I'm 370 now and I still feel the same. Girls still don't look at me more than once. lol.

Welcome to the group Little_lamb!  You said that your band isn't working for you. When did you last get a fill? How much food are you able to eat?

jay I would more than happy to talk with you etc, I live in Fredericton but with computers and internet we can help one another.