Be proud now for having decided to take charge again. The words you've used -- sad, upset, mad, ashamed -- serve one purpose only: They send a person directly to the refrigerator without passing "Go." Moving beyond the comfort zone will do far more toward getting you to a good place. Good for that.

Is it time for a band adjustment?

I am going for lap band surgery on the 17 of april and I am scared. I really like how you posted your weightloss and dates. Thanks Colleen

I am going for lap band surgery on the 17 of april and I am scared. I really like how you posted your weightloss and dates. Thanks Colleen

Hi all. Haven't been on here for quite awhile and had a few questions. I had to have my band removed in August. It had flipped and grown into my liver. I was having a lot of "stuck" episodes and throwing up several times a day. Since it's removal, I've been fine, but gaining way to much weight back (nearly 50 lbs). Revision is not an option for me. Any suggestions? I'm hungry all the time.

I'm currently going through the same thing and I have developed reflux. Unfortunately, I'm also having pain and heaviness in my chest. I've been on a diet of liquids and soups. This kind of diet is helping me not hurt when I'm eating, so I prefer it to eating whole foods. My doctor recommeded that I continue on that diet as well, since I felt better doing it. My doctor put me on meds yesterday to help with my symptoms. I will have an endoscopy next Monday to see if there are any internal problems that could not be seen with the barium swallow.

I recommend listening to your body and your doctor. I wish I could give you more input, but I'm just starting to have the problem.