Lapband

I'm not too sure what kind of advice I can give you. If the lap band didn't work before, chances are it's not going to work again until you get the emotional eating under control. We're starting a book club on Tuesday, the book is called "Woman, Food and God" by Geneen Roth that adresses these issues. It was seen on Oprah last week and is on the Bestseller list. I'm not religious myself and of course I'm not sure if you are, but "God" in this book is not in the bible-thumping sense so don't let that scare you. Look it up and join us if you'd like! It can't hurt right? :happy:

I don't know what the dietary restrictions are with the lapband, but one way I added more calories when I was struggling was by cutting out all the "diet," "free," and "reduced" stuff. Instead of skim milk, I switched to 2%. Instead of fat free sour cream, I went back to regular. It adds in some extra calories without adding any extra food. You can also add some peanutbutter to one of your snacks. I also started drinking a glass of milk with my dinner. I saw that you do slim fasts for breakfast and dinner. Maybe try switching to Ensure or a protein shake of some kind for one of those that adds some calories. Just some suggestions.

As far as the doctor thing, while I understand your motivation for not going yet, I would suck it up and do it. You're not the first person this has happened to. You won't be the last. The difference is, you are asking for help in getting back on track! Keep up the good work!:flowerforyou:

I'm betting there is something else going on here. You've acknowledged the emotional eating and the bingeing. I think you need to deal with those. The lap band is a tool to help you reduce what you eat, but it won't fix why you eat.

You're going to have to face what ever the issues are that you are having. I've had to do it and am still dealing with it, so I know it's not easy, by ANY means. But staying home and ignoring it, won't make you progress. Your doctor will have access to a number of resources that you should take advantage of. He/she is there to help you, not make fun of you or make you feel like a horrible person. With that said, don't think that a visit won't be critique free. Sometimes you have to really see what you've done to know how to change. (If I could tell you how many offices I've bawled in...)

You can do it! The hardest step is admitting you need the help. They'll pride you for calling them.

Hang in there Sassy! At one time I wanted to get the lapband, but couldn't afford it and no health insurance. Now, I am glad I didn't. I am loosing it on my own. I have been heavy, all of my life. I have been termed "obese", since I was 14 years old, when I got pregnant in the 8th grade. I was raped at 12, cause I was the girl with the "boobs". DUMB BOY's, they weren't "boobs", it was fatty tissue. When I got pregnant at 14 I weighed 150lbs, and put on 45 lbs during that pregnancy. I have never been under 175 since then. I had 3 more pregnancies between 17 and 22. I have 5 BEAUTIFUL children, (set of twins in there). I kep't at least 20lbs per pregnancy so I have never been under 200lbs since I was 17 years old. Now at 43, I am paying for it. My record high was 1/10, 255lbs. I had lower umbilical hernia surgery 9/1/09. In 1/10, I was diagnosed with a extremely large upper umbilical hernia. My surgeon said I needed to loose 50lbs before I had this one fixed or it would come right back. So, I went on a diet by myself, got to 247lbs 3/10. Then my niece turned me on to this site. I started 3/18/10, and am down to 216lbs. My family dr. wants me to get to 180lbs, which will put me out of the obese catagory before I have the surgery. So, after loosing 32lbs so far, I walk around looking 6 months pregnant from the hernia. My dr. has me on limited exercise also because of it. Walking, no more then 2.0 mph, and bike riding. I bought a Richard Simmons Sweating to the Oldies, my doc said no! So that is hurting me with my exercise. I will get there slowly, then get the surgery done. One step, one pound at a time. Don't be embarrassed to go talk to your doc about getting it resized. They understand that this is not easy, and we sometimes fail. I'm sure he will be happy to see you getting back on track! Keep that pretty chin up, and keep up the good work!

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I totally know what you are saying. I have struggled to lose the 80lbs I have in the past 20 months. The band is helpful, but only if you see the dr or np to help you get to where you need to be. I had a stuck episode that sent me to the emergency room in January. I had to have a total removal and start over. That was pretty expensive. I have been trying to go back in to see the dr to get back up to a good fill level. It is really hard right now because I can eat more that I should. I have gone back up about 10 lbs since January, but honestly couldn't afford a 40 dollar fill now. (hubby was laid off 10 months) Now that he is back to work I am going to go back in and see about an adjustment. I also know I have been slacking on the exercise. I personally do much better with exercise. So my advise, make sure you are exercising, drinking lots of water, keeping your protein level up and keep your chin up. You can do this. You just need to use your tools, the lapband, my fitness pal and us! Good luck to you! I know you can do it!:flowerforyou: Kelli