Hi everyone.

I recently found the forum again after some time away. I've had my band for 12 years and did a good job of maintaining a BMI of about 27 (still overweight but not obese) until this past 6 months.

My total loss was 134 pounds but I have gained back about 30 pounds since January. I've been very stressed out with work, a pending divorce, new relationship and a son who is having issues in school and I basically found myself eating too much and the wrong foods.

I finally got the nerve to get my first fill in about 7 years. I was really nervous. I only ended up getting 0.2 added to my band but my hunger and general interest in food has gone way down! I am so looking forward to getting back to that weight where I felt and looked so much better.

Well just checking in and saying that it's never too late to get back on track.

Welcome back. Thanks for sharing your success story, it's great to hear that you've been banded so long and still maintaining.... Sorry to hear about the recent stress in your life, but super happy to hear that you were able to grab your boot straps and pull yourself up again welcome and hope to hear more from you.

Glad you are back on track. Nothing tastes as good as thin feels

This is why I love the band! We can always jump back on the bandwagon and restart. I had a similar situation and really ready to give up. But, I gave my doc's office another chance, had an unfill (I was way too tight), and found the motivation to get back on track.

This post is so encouraging to me. I hear you about stress. Congratulations on your long term success!