Question:
Lap Band weight gain 5 years after surgery?

Hi... I had surgery in 2003. I lost 121 pounds initially. I had some issues with my pouch, stretching and dilation. I went through periods of fills and unfills.... now I have currently gained back 76 of the 121 that I lost. Am I screwed forever? How do I get back to the post op (begininng) weight loss?    — allib1002 (posted on July 31, 2009)

August 1, 2009
HI... PICK YOUR HEAD UP IF YOU LOST 121LB YOU CAN LOSS 76LB NOW THIS HOW, EXERCISE, CUT BACK ON WHAT YOU EAT, WATCH CALORIE, CARB, LEAVE SUGAR, CAKES, PIE TO THEMSELVE, I LOVE POP, I CAN TASTE THE POP AND HASNT NONE, IT MIND OVER MATTER, BELIEVE ME I KNOW. I HOPE THIS HELP
   — TR042108

August 3, 2009
Are you currently filled? Are you following the rules? refresh your memory if needed High protein low carb small bites chew well no fluids with or for an hour after meals
   — Donna O.

August 5, 2009
I don't mean to sound rude or anything, but I thought that Lap Banders do not usually gain their weight back. I had RNY and after the 3rd yr. started to gain weight back. It is part due to wrong eating habits picked back up after placed back heavily on RA meds. Prednisone and an apetite that won't quit. My surgeon told me that most of his patients who have had problems gaining weight back has been those who take meds for severe arthritis. I am struggling to lose and keep off 8-10 lbs each month and I always thought that Lapbanders did not gain back their weight or as much as the RNYer's
   — mspisces