OK - I'm going to say it I HATE MY LAPBAND!!!!!!! (LONG)

Hi Jules...
I am one that has missed reading your posts.  I totally understand your frustration.  Don't you just want to slap all those people who say this is the "easy way out"?  Overall..I thought I was doing great..a little slow but in the right direction.  Then I just plain stalled. I feel like I am doing everything right and still nothing is moving. I've heard the same statements about calories in/calories out, not being compliant, etc.  It is bad enough when we are getting down on ourselves..but worse when those we love get down on us.  I just keep telling myself that the stall is because I did do so well on the 6 mth diet..have been on this journey long before my surgery date thus my body just decided that after almost 2yrs it needed a break.  In my head, I'd like to think that eventually I will get on the scale and find a large loss to compensate for this break.  I truly hope this is what is happening to both of us and things will be better soon.  Keep your chin up! I know it is easier said than done but in the end, what are our choices?  TAKE CARE and keep coming back here for support! Don't let yourself give up! We'll get thru this!

Thank you Lisa.  It is hard when I think I'm doing good as far as exercise and eating go and just not seeing any results!!  People always want to put blame on something - I just want my tool to help me out.  I'm willing to work hard (and feel I've proved this too my band) - I was just hoping for a little help from this piece of plastic in my body!!

PS - I miss you too!!!

I am so glad you wrote and updated us.  I can just imagine the frustration you are feeling, I think I would also be out of my friggin mind.  Four years is such a long time to wait for a revision that's too bad.  I guess they will only do it sooner if you have medical issues with the band like my friend did when it slipped she had a revision to RNY and has done amazing. 

It sounds like you have sincerely done everything and it just isn't working for you.  I will admit I am not perfect either so even working the band 80% of the time you should be seeing results.  This tool may not be for you BUT you are NOT the failure I do feel that sometimes (in certain cir****tances) the band fails you.  You may really need the malabsorption piece. 

I wish you soooo much luck!  Make yourself a list of things that will help you.  Take care of your depression and RESEARCH your options for a possible revision and which surgery you think will work.  In the mean time do your best with the band, 27lbs is still good and you haven't gained so that's positive also. 

Its a good thing for us newbies to hear the good the bad and the ugly  that can happen with this bamd....it does go without saying also that if we dont deal with our food issues that caused the weight problems to start with.we will be less then successful....hope tings turn around soon for you .......best wishes

Yes ma'am - you hit the nail on the head there.  I so wish there was a brain surgery for weight loss!!!

Thanks so much for your response.  I really feel I should have picked the RNY - I was just too much of a chicken to have my guts rearranged - but I think I'm ok with that thought now!!

Im sorry...I dont have much to offer other than I understand.

I spent the entire year last year making it my year to get healthy and lose weight. I dieted, wrote down everything, quit smoking, joined a gym and got a personal trainer. I tried The Biggest Loser, Atkins and My Weight Doctor (phentermine). by the end of the year...I GAINED 40 lbs. Everyone saw how hard I was working...and I got nowhere.

So, Im now 2 weeks post op and I have my fingers crossed that this will work.

I wish you the very best. Please keep us updated on your progress and please dont lose all hope.

Not sure I know the answer but my heart really aches for your struggle.
 
We all share this frustrating rollercoaster of weight loss/gain, the people around us and the hate we have for ourselves . Unless you have shared this struggle you have no idea how it feels, it's so deep rooted and painful - I really understand!

Everyone here does, I am sorry you are having a hard time. You are not alone.

As I am a problem solver, have you tried writing down all the good things in your life both weight and family. Sometimes after a good cry it's the only way to go.

One thing that can't be taken away is all the good you have done for your body when you exercise and indeed the 27lbs you have lost.

Pick yourself up, dust yourself down and start from the begining again. Even if you have to wait 3 years for a bypass it will be worth it in the long run.
My thoughts are with you, I'm sending you a happy fairy to cheer up your day!!

Thanks so much.  To be honest I haven't thought much about the positives lately - thanks for the reminder that we need to do this from time to time =)

I hope this works for you too!!!!  Your story sounds similar to mine - I can try try try with little to no results (and at times I've gained also!)  Congrats on your new band!