This post is not for a newbie.

I have totally given up. I am a total failure with this band. I am gaining weight & have since a couple of months after my second surgery. After Christmas I really really tried to loose weight & all I did was maintain my weight.  I am currently out of conytrol of my eating and my attitude is "So what!"  But I feel terrible. My joints are killing me, I get out of breath so easily, I am hungry all the time. my sugars are sky high, and on and on. 

 Sorry to hear this!! Have you thought about talking with the bariatrique pshych??

I know it's hard, but "So what" is what was making me gain weight too.  

You say you are hungry all the time, are you eating the right type of foods? The types that will make you feel full longer? That could help also.

I know i'm a newbie, but i do understand how hard it is, i have faught this weight battle all my like since i was a very young child.

Thanks for your support. I have seen the shrink but the visits are months apart & have gotten no where.

My heart aches for you.

Although I haven't been posting much lately, I have continued to visit this site and keep updated on everyone's progress ... the ups and downs.  I had to step away for a while as it was hard hearing (and be happy) for the others who finally got their surgery as I kept waiting, even after having my consult 3 and half years ago.

Throughout your struggles I have been praying for you.  Even last week Catherine and I talked about you and how hard it has been for your journey.  You are a very strong woman who makes a difference in so many people's lives and you deserve happiness and better health.  Remember the moments when you had success and reach out to those around you for support.  Talk with the psychologist, talk with the nurse, Dr B et****il you find some answers and relevent help that will bring more success.  Do not give up as you are worth it!

If you still have my phone number then call ... to cry, scream, whatever.  Know that I am still here for you.  Let me know when you are back into Moncton and I will be there to sit and hold your hand or  kick your butt if necessary.

Change that attitude from "so what" to "so, what will I do today to improve my health, life and happiness without turning to food?"

With love and concern,

M

I am so happy to hear from my angel. I have missed our input here for me & others.  I have been seeing the psycologist but the visits have been many months apart.  It has not helped. I have continued to walk & exercise, but for the last few weeks I have broken all the rules.  I am hungry all the time. I really don't know what to, I am out of pure will power.

 

I really don't know what to tell you Kitty - except to say I am rooting for you and feel sad to hear you are having such a difficult time. Will power is limited in supply unfortunately - and there is no cure for head hunger - let alone real hunger. And I guess you are experiencing both. Our life long learned eating habits that got us on the road to weight loss surgery in the first place are rarely easily left behind I have discovered. It would be nice if they were. Please know I and others here are rooting for you - don't give up - reach out when you need to - and access whatever resources you need - stay strong girl and take care! 

Thanks Mary. I should get a call soon from Dr B's office.  He said 8 weeks & it has been 9. I am hoping he can help me. I do wish I could have had another type of surgery. This band is too much trouble. I have been driving to Moncton every  6 to 8 weeks for 3 years & for what?  Other than the first few months, I have either been starving & throwing up or gaining weight.
I do appreciate the support. I will come around soon...I hope.

 Thinking of you and hoping that you will find peace within. Be kind to yourself through this bump in the road. 

Thank you for your kindness.
My weight dropped 3 pounds on the weekend despite not changing a thing!! I am not complainig about losing a couple of pounds, but the lack of  rhyme or reason to my weight loss or gain. 

 Hey Charline,

It's been awhile! I am so sorry to read up on your troubles but know you are not alone. The band isn't the best surgery out there at all and we all know it. Sure, I am banded, sure, I'm 140 pounds but I have written on several occasions that my weight loss has not been without its sacrifices to my health. I know two types of band patients, those who can bypass the band and those who throw up everything they eat.

I've also been taking note how the doctors are mostly doing sleeves nowadays instead of the band. Is it because it doesn't work as well as they hoped? Maybe I'm wrong...

Are you thinking of another surgery? I've been thinking about a sleeve...I'm going to be honest. I know I've been successful, but I'm uncomfortable.

Best of luck to you!
ox