Year anniversary of lapband in March..weight lost total 20 since gaining 20 back...need tips..advice..stuffing myself like an addict..

I'm in the same boat and just started getting myself motivated to lose again. I lost an initial 62 lbs since my surgery (73 since pre-op) in the four years since I was banded. I have recently gained 17 lbs back and that is where I put my foot down. I had my band unfilled for a month and have an appointment for next week to start over. I am going to pretend like my band was just put on and start the same diet I did four years ago. I am exercising regularly, which is something I had let go. It's really about being in the mind set to do it. You have to find your motivation. Mine was that my clothes were all getting too tight and I didn't like how my skin looked. And it helped that one of my best friends just lost 123 lbs. I look at her every day and she motivates me. Good luck and don't give up. Most of all - if you fail it is ok as long as you try again. Don't beat yourself up over it and give up, just keep trying.

I'd first go to my surgeon and have him check my band. Once everything checks out fine, I'd ask for a fill.

I'd go back to basics, may use the 5 day pouch test and keeping coming to this site...there's tons of motivational people here.

I'd first go to my surgeon and have him check my band. Once everything checks out fine, I'd ask for a fill.

I'd go back to basics, may use the 5 day pouch test and keeping coming to this site...there's tons of motivational people here.

I agree with her about getting your band checked asap! and also, no stuffing your face! you are defeating the purpose of the awesome tool you have been given. So start at the basics... do a liquid diet for a week with Protein shakes .. stick to a cup of food, protein first, veggies, etc. See how long it takes for you to feel hungry and note it.. that way when you go to your surgeons office you can give them your info and they will know what to do for you. EXERCISE! that is such a HUGE thing... start off slowly, walking.. whatever you feel you can do and build it up ever couple/few days.. excercising really does make you feel so much better about yourself.. sure it's the "getting up and doing it part that sucks" Oh hun I do know that well... lol.. but be strong.. say.. I HAVE to do this.. I will not fail and I will give it my all.. say that to yourself every day in the mirror... everyone slips.. don't beat yourself up for it, and get RIGHT back on it..

Wish you great success on a new beginning of your journey... by your 2nd anniversary.. you will look back and think wow.. look what I have accomplished!! if you need someone to talk to.. send me a message anytime! Good Luck!! **HUGS*!

First, go back and check in with your surgeon. Next, go see your nutritionist. Get on an eating plan to get you back on track. Both of these steps are crucial.

I would strongly suggest tracking your daily calorie intake and sticking to a cup or less of food per meal. Tracking calories will not only show you where you need to make changes but also helps keep you accountable. Having bandster sized meals, a cup or less, will help you not only lessen your calorie intake but assure you don't overeat anymore.

Best wishes. You did this once before, you can do it again.

Thanks everyone...i had stopped coming to this site..but it was a source of inspiration and motivation..just downloaded app to phone along with fit pal to track intake. I am going to opt for liquids for a week to get back on path..and have an apt in 2 weeks...

Do what worked for you before. Take advantage of the services you surgeon offers and talk to a nutritionist for reminder course. You know what works you did it before, so do it again!