Hello, I am new to this site. I have had the band coming up on 3 years. I am happy with the weight I have lost. But I am unhappy that I have not lost weight in over a year. I have even gained. My starting weight was 250. Got down to 195 and now I am back to 219. I am not gonna let myself get back to my high weight. It is a struggle for me though.

I need a kick in the but. What can I do to get back on the band wagon.

Hello, I am new to this site. I have had the band coming up on 3 years. I am happy with the weight I have lost. But I am unhappy that I have not lost weight in over a year. I have even gained. My starting weight was 250. Got down to 195 and now I am back to 219. I am not gonna let myself get back to my high weight. It is a struggle for me though.

I need a kick in the but. What can I do to get back on the band wagon.

Hi and welcome

Im sorry you have been gaining that must be tough. and im glad to see ur persistent to not gain it all back :thumbdown: Have you gotten in touch with doc lately gotten a fill recently?

have you stepped up your exercise, or watched what you are eating, hope you get the problem sorted soon

Thanks, I am at my sweet spot. Have been for awhile. I do need more exercise though. The winter months are hard on me. I have Fibromyalgia and I feel bad alot of the time. I know if I could exercise more I could lose.

I was also just reading a thread that said you must keep your carbs at 30 or below. Because some people will not lose the weight even though they only eat a few bites. So I have not been doing that but I am going to now.

Thanks for your concern.

You say you are at your sweet spot but have you gone back every six months (at least) for a re-check? Saline can evaporate from the band (that's why they pull out all fluid when they do a fill). You could be close to your sweet spot and not realize there has been a change. I'd go to the doc and see about a fill.

I would have your doctor check your band to make sure it's still good and I would make sure you are eating healthy foods and start taking walks.

Good luck to you!

You say you are at your sweet spot but have you gone back every six months (at least) for a re-check? Saline can evaporate from the band (that's why they pull out all Fluid when they do a fill). You could be close to your sweet spot and not realize there has been a change. I'd go to the doc and see about a fill.

HI..Yes I have went in and I also have omnipac witch is the thicker solution and I have not had any problems with it.