I would love a buddy and/or advice. I was banded in August of 2011, and lost 80 pounds in about a year. In October of 2012 I became pregnant with my second child. I gained 40 pounds during my pregnancy, and have been gaining and losing the same 10 pounds for over a year.

I am very discouraged, but also determined to get back on track. Starting a two week liquid diet tomorrow to try to shrink my pouch and get back to losing.

Hey, I too am looking for a buddy. I was banded in 2005. I had been diagnosed with Addison's disease and was put on two different steroids and have gained weight back. People keep telling me that it was not my fault that I was gaining weight because it was the steroids. I started to become upset because of the weight gain and then started to make horrible food choices and stopped exercising. I told myself that it was because I am sick. I have gained around 50 pounds in the last three years. I have decided I need to go back to the basics with my lap band. My habits are up and down and so is my weight. I still have restriction so I know it works I too am very discouraged and determined to get back on track. I use my fitness pal to log all foods, Water and exercise. My name on my fitness pal is DaisyRN look me up and friend me, it is an awesome site. Good luck and message me whenever you need support. Good Luck!!!

I was banded almost 5 years ago and I lost close to 100 pounds then a couple of years ago I too started making poor choices and did not take advantage of my band. I am now determined to get back to basics. I know how you feel. Good luck to both of you and I am sure you guys will get back on your feet. I will friend you on my fitness pal

How do you friend each other on my fitness pal??

Hi Ladies, I was banded in way back in in 2002 and still have my band, always looking for banded friends..Carrie

I was banded in 2007, gained most of the weight back, making poor choices.

would love to have a band buddy. any takers?

I really have gone back to basics and the gym. Fortunately I have been on a roll I lost almost 28 pounds since September. Considering I had to deal with Halloween candy and thanksgiving I really can't complain. I am only 16 pounds away from where I was. I guess being down 80 pounds from the start of this journey is still good. I would still love another 50 pounds. This site really does help though.

How do you friend each other on my fitness pal??

you have to do it from a pc, but go to friends and you can enter by username add me im medicvaldez on there