I was banded September 2011 at NYU. The result was better than I could expect - 135 lbs off . Never followed rules strictly, but was still loosing. Not any more. Last month with no change in my eating habits I started gaining back, and it goes fast - like 10 lbs a month!! Anyone having similar problems? My restriction nis still pretty good. Do not see any difference. SOS

Have heard that approximately year and a half it starts coming back. Is it so? Or that is me ..

If you never really followed the rules then it would make sense that you're gaining. Weight loss is really basic math, if you burn more calories than you consume you lose. I would be willing to bet your calories have slowly crept up and now the weight is catching up with you again.

I would start tracking your calories to see how much you're actually consuming. This way you will know for certain where you need to make changes.

Best wishes!

Have heard that approximately year and a half it starts coming back. Is it so? Or that is me ..

Totally untrue, unless the person starts over eating or going back to bad habits.

Track your food and track your calories.. Use your resources at NYU. Call your nutritionist get some food counseling. Go to the monthly support group.. FOLLOW the RULES!

Just as you loose weight a little faster the heavier you are, I assume it's easier to gain the smaller you are, just by Murphy's law. Sounds like you know what needs to happen since you admit to not following the rules, you can get back on track, stay positive, and turn it back around =)

I am two and half years out and I have followed the rules and changed my eating habits. I have not gained any of my weight back and I have been at my goal weight for over 6 months. I do weigh myself every morning. I have a 5lb weight range I allow myself, I still weigh and measure my food and I still record my food on MFP daily. I may not be perfect with eveything I eat but I am honest with myself and count every healthy and unhealthy bite I place on my plate. Gaining weight back is a real possiblity with lapband just like with any WLS if you do not change your behaviors. The old saying you are what you eat is very true. Refocus and do not allow your self to go back to the old way of thinking, good luck.