I was banded almost two years ago and am back where I started. The first few months following surgery I lost 30 pounds then it stalled. Six months later, the weight began to creep back up. I am pretty much at the weight I started with. Not more, but not less. I am active, and am watching what I eat. I know I am not perfect with the eating thing, but I don't eat nearly what I used to eat. I am really discouraged.

Have you gotten a fill lately?!?! Sounds to me like a visit to your doc is in order!! THe band will not work without the proper fill amount and restriction!

Let's talk fills: when was your last fill? What's your restriction like - does bread go down? french fries?

Which of the following are you having the most trouble with, do you think?

1) Making good food choices (lean Protein & produce, avoiding junk food)

2) Drinking enough fluids

3) Exercising 30 min / day

4) Not drinking with meals or for at least an hour afterwards

5) Eating between meals / snacking

6) Avoiding soft foods that slide through and liquid calories

7) Eating small quantities

I know at my last fill it was "all of the above!" and my doc gave me the fill and then recommended that I start on The Beck Diet Solution while recommitting to the bandster eating guidelines. So far so good -- my weight is dropping nicely over the last two weeks!

Yes, you can. Let us help you get restarted. The band is there, waiting. And if I can get going again, so can you! :banghead: