male only 5 yrs out - finally back on track

[chukkusmaximus 4]

I had lapband surgery 5 yrs ago this past March. I initially lost 60 lbs within the first 5-6 months. I kept it all off, but struggled to lose anymore weight until a few months ago. I'm down a total of 76 lbs, with at about another 50 lbs more to lose until I'm satisfied.

Has anyone else experienced such a lag time with their weight loss progress? It's like I was in a few year 'funk'. I'm super happy that I had the surgery - no regrets at all.

[jfc193 718]

Oh My yes, I lost most of my weight in 2007 - 2009 and then regain weight back to 250 by January 1, 2013. Came back to the Lap Band Board and had a fill and have lost about 35 pounds since January.

I have no regrets at all, Any weight gained has been totally on me cannot not blame the band.

Welcome Back.

[JBT222 51]

Very similar story for me. I was banded in 2007 and lost about 140 pounds in a little over a year and half. That was great but i wasn't at goal. I gained about 50 or so back and like someone else said, it was my fault. I was not following the band rules and eating slider foods i knew were wrong. (read that ice cream-aholoic)

I went back this year and I am almost back to my lowest. It seems to be coming off slower this time. I also seem to only be losing around 10-15 pounds per fill. I can lose that usually within 2 weeks of the fill then i just plateau for some reason.

Trying to get a good exercise routine started but time commitments are playing havoc with my schedule and energy levels have hit rock bottom sometime. Thankfully my Dr's staff is awesome and helping work through the problems. At least the weight is coming back off!

[swjtlongdrive 12]

wow, similar situation to say the least. Lost 40 lbs in the first year and have stayed the same weight (within 5 pounds) since then. I'm determined to get the next 35 pounds off before christmas to prove to myself I can do it. Any motivational techniques? food is the biggest player in weight loss but exercise matters also and time is always short. Just went for my first "run" in about 2 years. Hurts, sore, tired but ate a good dinner and am ready to get going again. Advice is welcome.

[heyyoeddie 4]

I'm in a similar situation. I'm 6+ years out, but was unfilled for over 3 years due to various other problems.

I lost close to 100 pounds in the first year and a half, started experiencing other issues after fills -- finally resulting in having my gallbladder removed in Summer 2012; and I'm only down about 20 pounds since.

This year, I'm determined to get back on track.

Edited January 11, 2014 by heyyoeddie

[dink007 15]

wow, similar situation to say the least. Lost 40 lbs in the first year and have stayed the same weight (within 5 pounds) since then. I'm determined to get the next 35 pounds off before christmas to prove to myself I can do it. Any motivational techniques?

I find seeing myself naked in the mirror a good motivator. Mind you haven been banded yet. Can't wait looking forward in starting my journey.

[Boykie 4]

wow, similar situation to say the least. Lost 40 lbs in the first year and have stayed the same weight (within 5 pounds) since then. I'm determined to get the next 35 pounds off before christmas to prove to myself I can do it. Any motivational techniques? food is the biggest player in weight loss but exercise matters also and time is always short. Just went for my first "run" in about 2 years. Hurts, sore, tired but ate a good dinner and am ready to get going again. Advice is welcome.

How it it going now? I lost 60lbs and stayed there and have been fighting the band for the last year. Mainly psychological I think. Anyway, this week I think I cleared that hurdle and decided I was tired of been a slave to food. So. Let's see how it goes. First goal. Another 25 lbs

[Menth13 4]

I have definitely experienced the same struggles. After an initial loss of about 60 pounds I found ways to pass more through and I gained some weight, but have now stabilized. I have been the same weight for about three years and I am now looking to also get back on track. Do you go to any supports groups, that is something I plan on looking into. Good luck!

[LLCoolNoe 25]

I originally lost about 140ish my first year after I got it. After that, I got complacent and pretty much ate and drank whatever I wanted. I ended up staying at the same weight for about a year after that until I ended up getting in a little trouble over some dui's (don't drink and drive, trust me, not worth it) and wound up incarcerated in prison for almost six months. During that time, I was able to re-focus and am back down another 30 pounds. It was pretty hard in the joint, given the fact that we had to hurry up and eat during chow (got stuck twice), but I was able to maintain by cutting out carbs again as well as starting to work out. Now that I'm back out, I'm finding that I have a newfound respect for my band and all the great feelings that its successful use can bring. That awesome feeling I got when I went clothes shopping for smaller sizes again is all the motivation I need now.