Going into 4 years banded. Frustrated but am going to recommit.

January 1, 2010

I have been banded for almost 4 years. Initially I lost 36 pounds. After I

lost my health insurance I didn't get fills and subsequently gained all but 12

of it back.

Well, I am back. I have had 5 fills, apparently I am at 3.4cc's now, I believe

the band holds 4. I still have no restriction. I am starting again today to do

a high protein " bandster diet " . I am just so frustrated because the tool that I

have to restrict the amount that I can eat isn't doing that.

I am going to start exercising probably tomorrow. My goal is for every other

day to do at least 1/2 hour on the bike or the treadmill.

Is anybody else going through this? I seriously considered conversion to bypass

but my doc said the insurance won't cover it, so I guess I am screwed? I don't

know how much more he can put in the band? I have been to flouro and it looks

like it is doing what it is supposed to but when the food hits it it doesn't

stop it, I wonder if the pouch is stretched? ARGH.

I want this to work but I need its help. I am so frustrated.. can you tell?

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