Hi, I'm 43 years old. I live in Florida I've had my lap band quite a while, but have fallen so far off the wagon. I lost about 50 lbs, but can't get past that, plus gained a little of that back. I know it's my own fault. I've not been following the diet and am still eating far too much food. I just always feel hungry. It's probably time to go back to the dr to get a fill. I've just been too ashamed to go since I haven't really lost any weight since the last time I was there. I still need to lose about 80 lbs to get to where I want to be.

I would advise you to go into the clinic and get the fill. The more you wait, the chances that you start gaining weight increase. If you haven't gained a lot of weight then the clinic should understand, depending on how many times you visit them.

Hi, I'm 43 years old. I live in Florida I've had my lap band quite a while, but have fallen so far off the wagon. I lost about 50 lbs, but can't get past that, plus gained a little of that back. I know it's my own fault. I've not been following the diet and am still eating far too much food. I just always feel hungry. It's probably time to go back to the dr to get a fill. I've just been too ashamed to go since I haven't really lost any weight since the last time I was there. I still need to lose about 80 lbs to get to where I want to be.

Hi there!

I am in Florida, too :-). Going back to the doctor is a definite first step. My doctor is pretty regimented about follow up appointments, and I know that helped me a lot. Good luck!

Thank you guys. I definitely plan to go see my dr.

Had my surgery 3 years ago on the 15th of January. following up with your surgeon is a good idea. Believe me he is not going to scold you for gaining a few lbs. or not getting to your goal. You might want to see if there is a support group in your area. There are no perfect people here, no one has all the answers.I think you need a fill but I am not a Dr. just another bandster . Be proud of what you have accomplished and be determined to move forward.

Where about in florida are you? Im near Tampa.

JoyLove, I do not know how the buddy pairing-up works on this site ... but I'm looking for a buddy and like you, I had my surgery in '14 and I'm stalled at the 45/50 lb loss. I need to jumpstart things myself. Maybe we have the same struggles? I have not been following this site either --- so I was glad to see that when I logged in today, I found your entry - right away - which I could have written myself!

Where about in florida are you? Im near Tampa.

Hi Deborah - Me, too. If you want to chat, send me a message :-).