Hi all ~

I had lapband surgery in October 2008. I lost 54 lbs after surgery and all while my husband was deployed in the desert. After he came back my weight loss stalled. It has been about two years since I have seen my doctor (horrible, I know). I have gained back about 15 pounds in those two years and I never got to my goal initially. Its time for me to get back on track, start following the rules and guidelines. I do still have restriction but I tend to take a drink to wash it down and keep eating. From day one I have struggled with not drinking during a meal. It sounds easy enough but its tough for me. That is one rule I need to start implementing for sure. I'm sure that alone would really help.

I have started the process of getting a new referral to see my surgeon. It took a long time for me to make that step and I am so proud of myself for making the phone call. Its time to get back to using this tool again.

Positive support always welcome

brianna, you're doing great! we all have our reasons as to why we get off track. What counts is that you are getting back on track. In my local support group, there are a couple of folks who have been banded for many years and for one reason or another got off the wagon.

they too have expressed nervousness and embarrassment over not staying in contact with the team/surgeon, but reached down within themselves and picked up the phone to call and make an appointment with the doctor and various team members.

not one person said anything negative, rather they congratulated them on making the steps that they had and were taking to get back on track.

know that you are not alone and it is ok to forgive yourself and continue to move forward. Wishing you the best.