garynsylvia

Ooopps hit the wrong button, so I might be replying twice. In a weird kind of way I am glad I'm not the only one. I had my lap band July 2005 and yes I've lost a total of 28 lbs. OH MY GOD!!!!!! I am so frustrated. I know I cheat every now and then, but I puke more than I eat it seems.... I read online about some "signs" of filling up so I can avoid the icky mucus stuff... but I can't believe how little I can eat and how little I am losing. I haven't gotten a fill in forever because I am so depressed about it... which makes no sense right? But it's a lot of time to go down to MX and then go all the way home. I am making an appointment for June... but I don't want a lecture, I don't want to feel like a failure.... HELP! Sorry, just venting. I am starting a new excercise program so that should help, but if it doesn't... I'm gonna cry. Syl in Cali

Does anyone have any suggested diets I could use? I am in the not losing weight phase and I just want to get out of this rut. I will take any advice if offered. Please help Thanks

Wow I think I'm talking to myself. I am 5'4", size 22, and 2XL as well, and I'm 29. I had the lap band and it hasn't been a health issue at all. I just need to work on my using it correctly a lot more. I would say go for it

Well I am glad you feel that way, it kind of helps me to feel that way now. I was banded back in July. I went in for first "fill" in August and well that's that, it's been 4 months and no gain, but 5 lbs lost. I am depressed now that I made a financial mistake which is costing me a pretty big chunk of change every month . BUT I will not give up. I was very happy to read your email and what you said. I feel a little more motivated now, but I just want to be on the right track that's all. I read another post and it was so dead on, I need to get off my butt and use the tool I have. I would go in for another fill, but I have felt a lot of restriction, you know the "mucus build up" in the throat so I don't eat that much, but I just need to work it out in my head. I'm 29 and I just want to feel it. I am glad we have this forum to get things out.