I was banded in December 2005. My highest weight was 327 I got down to 200 (never made it to onederland but was very comfortable where I was). I moved to another state in 2007 found a great Dr to do my fills. I really stopped loosing weight when I moved here and only stayed at 200 for a short time but settled at about 210 for most of the time. I broke my ankle in November 2008 and put on a few pounds like 7 and then started infertility treatments. I gained weight from the drugs and went up to about 225-230. I got pregnant and was gaining slowly then was put on bed rest and the weight packed on , I ended up at 290 at last weigh in and then lost the fastest 20 pounds when she was born. I have a beautiful 11 month old to show for all my weight gain LOL and would not trade a "goal" weight for my little one. However I need to get back on the "band" wagon and loose this weight again and more if possible because of my health and wanting to be active with my little one. I have a bad knee that really hurts even with little exercise, I have been doing Water areobics to get some exercise in but even that hurts my knee. I feel like I am in a catch 22.....my knee hurts because of all this extra weight but I cant exercise too hard because it hurts... gggggrrrrr.

I want to hear from others who maybe gained back due to pregnancy, injury, or whatever....the cause is not as important as the journey. Also has anyone been able to re-lose weight by using this wonderful tool? Any problems that you had, tips, any info or support is always welcome. I need to get my head back into loosing mode it has just been so long. I know I can do it because I did it before.

Thanks and look forward to hearing from you guys!

we in the same both my lil one is 8 mths and am trying 2 start over.... when i 1st go banded i lost 50 lbs in 5 mths now having issues losing them... i gain 70 lbs when i was preggers... so far i have lost 30 lbs since getting my 2nd filled but not losing as fast as i was da 1st time around. =(

I just hope I can do this! I was looking at the lap band "rules" last night and found that I have been breaking several specifically drinking while eating. It is a habit I picked up while pregnant. I need a fill but I have a problem with getting stressed and needing an unfill. I am scared to do a fill right now because I am facing a mulitude of stressful stuff. My husband is having a medical issue and is not working right now. I have been at home with our daughter and planned on being home until she was at least two. His medical issue may require that she be in day care while I work and that in itself is upsetting because we never wanted to put her in daycare until she could talk. Of course the financial issues of no income is adding more stress. Also I am trying to look for work and there is the looming economy.

So a fill right now will not be the most prudent move for me right now. I am just trying to hold it together and for now just not gaining anymore weight is going to be my goal.