last month i followed up w/my lap band surgeon after 7 years (long story) point is I finally followed up. i have been successfull in that i have kept off almost 50% of my excess body weight ( 55 lbs ) and kept it off - inspite of having two more kiddos. i still have to "spit" someitmes when i eat so my doc recommended not giving me a fill, and to follow the rules a bit more strictly, and come back in a month for a re-eval of my progress. i don't have to spit nearly as much - but i still have to sometimes. i eat slow, take small bites, and usually don't drink w/ my meals. however .... it takes me FOREVER... to finish a meal. i think my band has been tooo tight this whole time and that is acutally slowing down my weight loss!! i see my doc on the 19th (next week.) i'll repost on how my appt goes and my progress. btw. i've lost another 5 lbs since last months dr visit!!!

Sounds like a good plan until you get comfortable eating again I would not add any more to the band.

It's wonderful you're following up with your doctor again.

It is entirely possible that a band that's too tight can slow your weight loss. In fact, it can even result in weight gain. It's great that you're realizing this and letting your doctor help you through it.

Have a look at this article, I think you'll find it very interesting: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/page/index.html/_/support/post-op-support/tighter-isnt-always-better-r118

Best wishes!

Great job! Well, the band gets loose when we lose weight and we need fills. So, if you gained some of your weight back, it has possibly gotten tighter. Since you have recently lost 5 lbs (awesome) it seems like you are on the right track now. Maybe losing a few more pounds will make it not as tight. (you said you aren't spitting as much, maybe because you lost a few). Bottom line is that you have to do what is best for you. Very proud of you for going back after 7 years. That's the great thing about the band. It is still there and will still work!