Well it has been 5 years since I got my band. I lost 116 lbs and was so happy. Then my spine started giving me issues. I was told because I lost so much weight my spine twisted. They told me not to run anymore and to gain some weight back. I followed their directions and gained 15 lbs then 20 lbs but the pain was still there. I got depressed and gained another 20 lbs. So over all I gained back 55lbs. I did however keep 61 lbs off.

I am back on a mission to lose the weight again and deal with the pain. Either way I'm in pain so I might as well be happy and healthy. :0)

So if anyone would like to give me tips on how to start back over I would appreciate it.

My best friend just had the gastric sleeve done today. I told her I would go through the post op diet with her. I figure I would work on shrinking my stomach back down. Then work back into the program.

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Regain here with different underpinnings. After a hiatus of about two years, I saw my NP about a month ago, had a small adjustment because my band was showing signs of life. I have a follow-up appt set for Wednesday. If you have not been in yourself for a time, it would be smart. An esophagram is probably the thing so that you know if your band is in proper position with no dilation and all that. As I see it, staying connected is a part of the program when restarting. I also hope to return to support groups.