hey guys, my name is Josh im 26 and from Louisville Ky, I am 4 years post op (july 2, 2008) I started at 402, and got down to 280, and since then have gained 30 to 40 lbs back!, I HAVE NOT been doing what I am supposed to do, and have little to no restriction.

Should I go on liquids for 3-5 days to shrink my pouch down? and then get back on it hardcore and get the rest of this weight off? I have a baby on the way and I need to be healthy! any help, guidance, or similar experiences is greatly appreciated!

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It's been said that the bandsters who fail are usually the ones who never go back to their doc or nutritionist. You may want to visit with you doctor again? Sounds like you could use a fill. You'll go on liquids for a few days after a fill.

Do you think you've stretched your pouch? Or, do you not have enough restriction? I've never had your problem and haven't read about it here on the forum. But, it would seem like the way to shrink your pouch(if it's stretched), would be to completely unfill your band so that food passes through freely and you aren't eating so much that the pouch gets filled? I don't think 3-5 days is nearly enough. Maybe 6 weeks?

Only your doctor can answer those questions with any confidence I would think?

Still, you're down 80 or so lbs so that's a good thing.

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There is the "5 day pouch test" which some say helps reboot the pouch. I would say to visit your doctor. How many CC's are in your band? If the band is full you may need to empty it and restart the fills. If the band is not full I would try a fill and see if that helps you any.

Even though I am at restriction, if I am at home I always weight out 3 oz of Protein. I then eat mostly low fat/cal veggies and then some fruit until full. You can start following the band "diet" even before seeing your doctor. Boils down to just because you CAN eat more than 3 oz protein, it does'nt mean you SHOULD.

How are your food choices? It's not just how much but what you eat. If neccesary go back to the basics, skinless chicken breast instead of fried chicken, burgers, pizza.

Are you exercising? Most doctors say at least 30 minutes cardio daily.