I have had pretty good success with my band for the last 1.5 years. I am heading to my 2 year anniversary..I have lost 65 lbs which is pretty much within 10 lbs of goal for me. Three weeks ago developed terrible reflux, and after going back 2 times, have had the fluid now taken out of my band, so now I am wide open. The odd thing is, I am eating the same, and not going overboard. I am gratefull that I have adopted a healthy exercise program and 95% of the time, eat healthy. So here I sit...Able to eat the old foods, but to leary to actually do it.......I will start to be slowly refilled again in a couple of months...IN The meantime, I better watch my Ps and Qs...now i know why it is so important to adopt a good exercise program and healthy way of eating...FOR TIMES LIKE THIS WHEN THE FLUID IS GONE....WOOOZER.....

im so sorry that u had to have your fluid taken out. That would be hard. But I was just thinking today that I am getting into a pretty good routine. I dont go for a fill until the middle of september, but I kinda wanna see if I can go longer without one. I wanna be able to rely on my life style changes instead of on the band. It sounds like you are doing a good job so far and not going back to old habits. thats great!!!

You'll get it back though, right ?

As long as you keep track of all your calories, Protein, you'll get the job done !

Yes. I will slowly start being refilled, but it could be over a month closer to two months. Band is fine, but something triggered the reflux. Still having swelling even though the band is empty...My weight is actually down, so i am happy for that....Even though I can eat what I want know...I JUST DONT DO IT... for that fear exactly...I get about 60 plus gms of Protein a day.....do alot of fish, and I am a lover of tofu...raw or cooked...I'll eat it anyways its served.......

Have a great day and keep on banding.....