Getting back on the "bandwagon"

I've been gone from here for a really long time.  Even moved from Arizona to Illinois 2 years ago.  I feel like I'm at a Catholic confessional... It's been almost 4 years since my last fill.  Got my band in August 2007, lost about 60 pounds within 6 months, and haven't lost an ounce since then.  I've gained 15 pounds since last May, but had managed to maintain the loss until then.  I'm scheduled next week with a new doctor to get a fill and looking for input from anyone out there who has taken a lengthy hiatus from the band, and how they did after getting a new fill.  Thanks!

You know what's caused your problems, and you have taken the right steps to correct then. Now, go forth and sin no more!  

Lol - Thank you Bette!!  You have always been an inspiration to us bandsters.

Today is my first time back to the boards in MANY years also! How amazing to come back and SEE there is a fellow bandster! I was banded 2/13/2007 my journey has not been so successful with my band because of my not following the rules. SO I AM BACK to see if I can work my BAND!   I can't remember my last fill I am pretty tight so I never got a unfill . Just been eating around my bandSO HERE I AM! WITH SUCCESS IN MY FUTURE! MUCH SUCCESS TO YOU!  I look forward to seeing your weight loss journey! BACK ON THE BAND WAGON! IF THERE IS ROOM FOR ONE MORE PRODICAL DAUGHTER!

I'm the same way - I know I could have had more success if I had been a better lap-band patient.  I'm sure I have no fluid in my band at all, as I can eat pretty much anything without problems.  I do get stuck on the rare occasion.  Been on soft foods all week so I get used to how I need to treat my band after a fill.  We can both start anew and do it right!!  Good luck to you Honey!

Good Luck to the both of your.  Here's hoping you rock your bands.

Thank you!

Welcome back to both of you. Best of luck to you as you have both made the conscious decision to restart! Take baby steps and start the program again. Yu can do it.

Thank you!