i had my lap band on 5/30/12, last tone i went for a fill i had gained three pounds! wth!

Are you tracking what you're eating? The band is only a tool to help you do the work, but make no mistake, YOU must do the work.

I highly recommend myfitnesspal.com for tracking and keeping yourself accountable. Good luck!!

Definitely track your calories and activities. It is easy to feel that you are on track not realizing what you may be drinking or eating. Also, Water weight can fluctuate a lot. I forgot to take my bp meds for a day or two and that threw me off since it has a diuretic in it too.

Just a bump in the road, you will get past this.

Following the bandster diet is mandatory if you want to consistently be successful with weight loss. Different surgeons do have variations as to the instructions they give their patients, so get closely acquainted with what your surgeon has advised you to do for diet and exercise. Pay particular attention to healthy food choices and the size of your portions. And do your best to be diet compliant every day...

Exercise is also essential for success...so get moving. I know how difficult this part can be...but it does help.

Best wishes...

I cant speak for everyone, but HELLO diet was the one thing that we, MOST, couldn't follow! This is why wls is the option most choose I understand that it is a tool, but motivation and support is needed to succeed. Some dont realize that u can hav serious complications if u dont comply with the so called "DIET" rules. Its not like pre WLS. U can actually do harm to ur body if u continue the bad habits.