Hi Sandy,
You are not the only one. My name is Rhonda, I was banded on 5/28/06
and have only lost maybe 4 pounds. I actually missed my last fill
that is how bummed I am. I know I could be doing better, but I do eat
less I just never get to that point where I can't eat anymore. I
always make the decision to stop eating and I'm not always good at
that otherwise I wouldn't be in this position. It scares me that I
went through this surgery for nothing. My family is so great, they
never say anything to me, they know I am having trouble dealing with
this. A friend of mine has lost well over 100 pounds and is one year
out of surgery. He said he gets to a point while eating that he is
full and can't eat another bite. This doesn't happen to me. Why ?????
I'm presently in nursing school and the stress is major and of course
I turn to food. I'm trying to redirect that, but I still turn to
food. Okay, I will stop going on and on. I just wanted you to know
that I am in your shoes as well. I've been wanting to post, but
feeling like a failure and then I turn on the computer and there you
are. Thank you!

Rhonda