Like a lot of overweight people I do not have a problem losing the weight, I just cannot seem to keep it off. Especially as I get older. Just about any diet works for me as long as I exercise and keep lifting weights. It’s when I go back to my regular ways of eating that I gain back the weight. The good news is that as long as I am still lifting weights I do not seem to ever gain back as much fat as I have lost. I’ll lose 30 or more pounds and gain back 24. But I’ve also gained some muscle. I hope the Lap Band will help with this yo yo effect.

So far it has helped for me! For 2 weeks this month I ate everything in sight, but because it was such small portions I didn't gain any weight back. So when I started getting serious again I just picked back up where I left off. THIS is the very reason I love my band!

It wasn't always like this though. I had to get my restricition right with my fills beforeI could do this. I did gain weight back in the beginning when I wasn't keeping up with my fills.

Thanks. If the band can help me with portion size then I think it will work for me. I don’t think I’m a pathological eater, and I enjoy exercising. But I was wondering Jack, as a man did your calorie restriction cause you to lose muscle?

Hi, I used to be a major yo-yo dieter before the lap band. Since I have had surgery I have lost all of my excess weight and have kept it off for 2 years. I wish I had done it earlier. Good luck in your journey. Mona