September was 2 years since me lapband surgery. When I went in for my 2 year follow up the doctor took some liquid out, because I was having a hard time keeping food down. OMG! Now I can eat anything and everything. I have started gaining weight again. I know I'm consciously eating more because I'm able too again and I love food, but what's happening to my band? Could this be dangerous? I know I should go back to the doctor which I plan to after the New Year, but I want to enjoy the holidays. I definitely have food issues. Anyone?

Just because you can eat anything doesn't mean you should? This will be a diet for you till you get the fill that takes you back to the green zone. Good luck.

if you eat more calories than you burn off (you will gain weight) with any WLS

3500 calories is a pound ate or drank...

need to eat better food choices (baked vs fried)

leave boxed/processed items OUT

exercise and eat in your allotted amount sizes...

and def let the band (or any WLS) assist you with this..

Success with weight loss is dependent on getting the upper hand with your relationship with food. There is a psychology behind eating patterns which have taken WLS patients into the realm of obesity.

Though I am not a physician, I do feel that you would benefit to see a nutritionist to devise a healthier eating plan.

As a psychology professional, I can say that the other part to your equation is to reign in on your choices of food, and accept that we must adjust our beliefs about food. We must revise our thinking to "eat to live" rather than "live to eat" if we want long term success with weight loss and maintenance.

I have found it useful to use sipping Water or other no calorie drinks and distraction to keep my thoughts away from feelings of hunger. And I also use "self talk" and ask myself prior to eating anything which I know I should not have, do I really want this, or would I prefer to continue to move towards my weight loss goal?

The band is around your stomach, not your mind. You have an incredibly self empowering tool to use for weight loss...

Best wishes....

Sorry, you are going to have to watch your weight, just like a diet until l you get your fill. Don't overeat during the holidays, it won't make you happy! Try hard to resist! Best wishes. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year. Karen..aka..kll724