Hi. I was banded in 2007. My starting weight was 213 I lost 75 pounds and my smallest weight was 138, but 2 years later I am now up to 173. I am still struggling with getting filled and unfilled but I know my body so I know when its time to get my band loosened or tightened.

Hi, so what caused your troubles? not being able to get filled, eating too much, not enough exercise, too tight, too loose What is the number 1 thing you blame for putting 35lbs back on?

Oh i think all of the above. I am going to get a fill Monday and I just bought the Wii Fit so I am really determined to get back to where I was. It sucks that all my small clothes are fittin me tight again, so I know its time. I think the older you get your body gains weight and loses weight in different aread than it used to..lol Wish me luck.

bunny: Sounds like you fell off the wagon pretty hard. But you still have the band. Make it work for you. Start all over. I have seen some bandsters that will use the 5 day pouch test like the gastrics use to get back into shape. Just like the Protein diet yoiu were on prior to the surgery.

Am am 14 months out down 65, I feel like I exercise all the time. I only lose 2.5 lbs month now but I am still losing. I am about 8 lbs from goal. I am in the gym 5x week and walk 1.25 hrs EVERY day. I have a food addiction, I like to eat. I try to focus on different routines to keep me away from "bad choices". This band is meant to help with that addiction for the rest of my life. Or whenever Idecide I don't like food anymore. New journey. hang on and get set for the long haul. Good luck, It is work , but it is worth it!!:tongue2:

The key is support and exercise!