Hi Everyone,

I am 56 years old and had lap band surgery in 2009 and lost 65 lbs. Over the past couple of years, I have had excessive stress in my life and have gained 25+ lbs back.

I feel like I am eating pre lap band, I don't seem to have any control. My weight seemed to be stable until late last year when I started having bad reflux. Long story short....my band was too tight and Fluid was removed. Some was put back in a few months ago, but I am still gaining weight because I am eating too much.

I can't seem to get myself back on track and I am getting panicky about it. My clothes don't fit, I just had to buy some clothes in a bigger size. I feel like I am going to lose this battle.

Has this happened to anyone? Any advice on how to get myself back on track?

Help! and thanks.

Mary

My first thought is to see your surgeon, nutritionist and maybe the psychologist. Go back to the beginning and catch that runaway train before it gets too far out of control.

I agree with the poster above me, go back to your surgeon and nutritionist and ask for help.

I would also start religiously tracking calories and measuring your food. This way you can monitor your calorie intake and also be certain you're not over-eating. Plus, seeing it there written down helps to hold you accountable, too.

It's not easy but you can totally do this. You already lost 65 pounds (which is awesome!) you just have to get your heart and head back into it.

Best wishes.

Mary - I would add that you don't have to make every change all at once... take baby steps. Start with changing something you know you are doing "wrong" like eliminating a specific food or late night snack...or add in something right like a walk after dinner...

Too much change at once can be frustrating so be gentle with yourself, but push yourself too!

Love what you said LapBandAnna,(also love the name!)Baby steps. We can be too hard on ourselves. Right now, this week, I will break away from the tempting frozen coffee drinks that are so popular now! I do not really need that dunkin donuts frozen drink!do I?

Right now, this week, I will break away from the tempting frozen coffee drinks that are so popular now! I do not really need that dunkin donuts frozen drink!do I?

Great goal! Mine is late night snacking...it's habitual...not hunger.

First of all I think you should be asking yourself why it is that you lost your motivation to look good and to feel good. You were doing so well. Are you feeling deprived in some way? Are you looking to stroke yourself again with food like you used to do? Is something hurting, depressing, frustrating you? Are you feeling powerless and alone? What is going on? Allow yourself to scream, yell, cry, curse out loud and get it out of your system!!! Don't you realize that is how you got in trouble the first time? Help yourself, help yourself, help yourself!! Don't let this happen - stop yourself. I will be praying for you and for me, since I just went through this also and I used what I just said to you to talk myself out of my danger zone. Don't give up on yourself. Love yourself.