Hello everyone! I am 16 months post lap band and am now gaining weight. I am starting to panic and do not know what I should do. I have gained 10 pounds in 3 months. I know I have made some poor drinking choices, eating choices etc. while going through a separation etc. Can someone tell me how to get back on track? Should I maybe go back to liquids for a bit? Any advice is appreciated. Thank you!

hello, I guess my 1st question is when was your last adjustment.If you have lost weight and never tighten it up, that could cause it. imagine your belt that you wear for your pants. you lose weight and your belt gets loose. you then move it in one notch. well you may need to adjust the band in a "notch"...... just a thought. Try the cottage cheese test. I have lost 7-8 pounds since my last adjustment but gained muscle weight from exercise and I can feel I have lost restriction. Not a big deal, I will just have the doc add a 1/2cc when I see him in december.

Look up the"Five day pouch test" in the search box or on Google. It's a simple, back to the beginning exercise

that has helped others get 'Back on track', and you may get some good out of it. It's free and simple, but it works

for some folks. I hope it helps you. After you finish it, You'll have to get back to work.

5 day pouch test!