I had a lap band 5 yrs ago I weighed 235 pounds I went down to 150-155 my goal is to stay at 155 I lost the weight in less than a year which was great I have gained 20 pounds which is a lot to me having a hard time staying on tract I went back for a fill 6 weeks ago I am going back thurs for another fill I do not feel the restriction I feel I need

you are taking care of the problem. remember to continue to eat healthy while the adjustments are being made.

I had a lap band 5 yrs ago I weighed 235 pounds I went down to 150-155 my goal is to stay at 155 I lost the weight in less than a year which was great I have gained 20 pounds which is a lot to me having a hard time staying on tract I went back for a fill 6 weeks ago I am going back thurs for another fill I do not feel the restriction I feel I need

Have to ask...

Have you ever had true restriction in the first place??? There are many people here who have very little faith in their bands and rely on their own self determination and motivation, which over time can wane....

If So....

In all that time, have you ever taken a break from eating, gone all liquids to give the band/pouch a rest???

My last fill was 2-1/2 years ago...it feels as fresh today as it did my last fill....however, there will come times when I notice I am able to eat more than usual..larger portion sizes than my band will normally allow....

It is then I will go all liquids...smoothies, Soups, etc, for 2-3 days at least...then re-introduce foods with a day of mushies...at which time I feel my band is as good as new....

I do this at lest every 6 weeks or so.....

Dr.'s will take Fluid out of your band to give it a rest...easier to rely on people promising not to eat for a few days...

Some people call this the "5 Day pouch Test" (why, I'll never know)

I see no reason that the band would change over time, once you get it at it's optimal working state, other than working it constantly and possibly stretching....OR one could loose fluid somehow....

Of course this only works for those whose bands are turley doing the work, and not that of themselves....I have heard people say they will do the Pouch test in an attempt to get something they never had in the first place....does not work that way...

Edited December 18, 201312 yr by B-52