Hi everyone,

I got my lapband in September of 2010 and lost 70 lbs in one year. Since then I have been playing with 20 lbs taking if off and putting it back on at least 3 times. I am way out of control with my eating and its been difficult to reighn myself back in. I won't go for another fill because I think its a "head" rather than surgery thing. Also, every time I overeat or eat too fast I vomit so I think my band is tight enough and that I just need to eat mindfully. I guess I am looking for someone that has experienced this a few years after surgery and has gotten themselves back on track. How did you do it?

I'm a big believer in support from others and checking in with my doctor.

I host a 2 monthly coffee groups for bandsters or people looking into the procedure.

I also still get weighed in every month with my family doctor.... this has kept me on track.

I don't keep a food journal anymore but I do still plan my meals for the week. I find that really helps. I'm thankful I've been able to maintain my weight... right now I'm actually below goal because of a medication I'm on.

It's never too late to get back on the "band-wagon" If there isn't a support group in your area try and start one. You can place a free ad in your local community newspaper for a lapband coffee group... that's what I did for one of my group and you would not believe the response I got.

One of my coffee groups met last night and we had 12 people out... all at various stages.

You may have read my previous posts here but I've recommend two books that I found helpful... and I'm not one really who is into "diet" books... also if have a hard time dealing with snacking at night I've also talked about the "Egg Timer Trick"... as of today I've now e-mailed it to 87 people.

If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail me and I'd be happy to forward the information to you.

tomander@bell.net

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 156 lbs