Hi all! Well let me start of by saying I was first banded in July 2004. My weight before surgery was 253. I was down to 175, but that was when my band slipped, and I was unable to consume anything for five days. In June 2007,my band had to be removed and replaced with a different band. Since I've had to second surgery, I can not get with it. I was on liquids for the first month after, and stuck with it, but since then, I have no self-control. I had some when I first got the surgery, but can not seem to control it anymore. I am not heavier than I was before the surgery, but after the second band, I lost a lot of weight, but gained it back as soon I was back on solids. I need to get support and do it, but I always seem to regress and fall back. I am currently at 220. I need to get a fill, but just have been procrastinating about it.

Get the fill... you need the restriction. You will start losing weight again!!

Food choices get me every time. Getting a fill will help some, at least with portion sizes.

I know it can be so difficult to get back on the wagon after falling off, you have to really want it and be prepared mentally to do it. Coming here is a good start. Go through the before and after pictures, they are very motivating and help remind you why you started this process to begin with. You may also want to check out our lapband buddy forum and see about getting a buddy to help you. You definitely need to go get that fill. Without it and proper restriction, the band isn't going to be much help to you at all. Lastly, perhaps you might want to start tracking your calories on a website such as www.thedailyplate.com , www.fitday.com , or www.sparkpeople.com . They are all three great sites where you can track exactly what you are eating for free. It can be a real eye opener.

Good luck to you, we are here to help.