Fallen Soldier!

Hey everyone!

Here I am back again.  I have never really been an avid member of this site however, I find comfort in knowing that someone - somewhere has been there & done that.  I have several dilemas.  I am 2 years out and went from a 20-22 top 18 bottom of 267lbs to a size 8 @ 174 lbs.  Since then I have gone up & down.  Earlier this year, I got sick and had to be completly deflated.  Now the problem with that is my comeback has never been the same.  What can I do.  it's harder now because at first it was just working and flowing.  How do I jumpstart this again.  I get filled every 4 weeks.  My doctor has advised that my band is in the right place and no slippage has occured.  I need to know why I am not losing.  I am not eating as much as you would think and its not a lot of junk.  I need my MOJO Back!  Any suggestions???

Congrats on your success with your band.  You obviuosly know what it takes to be successful, so get back to it.  Pretty much get back to the basics.  Do you still have your initial paperwork with dietary sugestions and guidelines from your Dr?  Try jumpstarting things by using the 5day pouch test (www.5dpt.com) .  Also are you journaling?  Measuring your intake?  Its easy over time to let little calories sneak in that add up to a lb or two over time.  Finally  jump into one of the daily accountabillity posts either here, the main board, or the LapBand board.

Best of luck on your continued success with the band.

First of all, congratulations on your success!

I totally understand how you feel, but you have been at 174 and you can do it again.  I had not reached my goal when I had to have my band deflated.  I have not begin the fill process yet.  I was so scared at the thought of not having a good fill level in my band.  I have not had it filled in about 6 months or longer.  I gained 8 pounds and then the gain stopped when good sense stepped in.

I continue to do the things that I would do if my band was filled, there are days when I slip up.  But, I work so hard to get back in control with the next meal.  My biggest problem is that I felt and feel like a failure, but I know that I did not do anything wrong.  I have lost one of the gained pounds and I will lose the other 7.  I had to face the fact that I needed to eat -- the first thing that I started to do was skip meals and try to go all day with only one meal.  I quit eating breakfast, which was a big mistake

Band or no band, I still have to eat controlled portions, drink plenty of water, eat veggies and good protein.  For me, exercise is a must.  I have faced life without a band and I am winning!

It's hard to go back to the basics, but you can do it.  Your comeback may not be the same, but you can still be successful.  I'm sharing my story with you because I feel your frustration.  Fight for your break through.  When you get to that right level again the weight loss will kick in.

Karen

You have already gotten great advice from my fellow band sisters Michelle and Karen.  I just wanted to say I know you can do this!