Question:
I'm 3 years post op...Has anyone else had problems keeping the weight off?

I followed the rules at first, and lost almost 100lbs. After about 8 months, I didn't see anymore weight coming off and started gaining some back. I had to continue going back for fills, but after about a week would lose that "tight" feeling. I'm 3 years out now, and have gained almost 50 lbs back. What should I do? Any suggestions?    — hahester (posted on August 8, 2009)

August 8, 2009
well I had my band in April 2008 then my husbands job moved us from Joliet, IL. area to southeast Missouri. I couldn't find a Dr. in my area so I ended up off my diet and gained my weight back. I put off going back to my Dr. because of the distance and embarrassment of failure. I went back 10 months later and 35 lbs heavier, It was not as bad as I thought it would be going back to see him. I am back with the program and have lost the 35 lbs again and seeing my Dr. on a regular basis for the meantime. I suggest you make an appointment with your Dr. and see whats going on. They are here to help us. Hope this is some help to you and good luck.
   — 67rosebud67

August 8, 2009
my friend "lost" the same "tight feeling" about a week after banding fills, too. she checked with her doctor and found out that her port line was leaking the saline, thus her band was slowly shrinking and she was able to eat more food. may be worth it to check it out with your doctor?
   — anew42009

August 8, 2009
I had mine 5 years ago. Lost 100 pbs now almost all back. and I don't eat that much harly anything. I go to see the doc they just say well did you think you would be thin the rest of your life. I was thinking about seeing if anyone in MN did revisions and insurance covered it.
   — joehager

August 9, 2009
I would certainly go back to the doc. I am 3 years out as well. I lost all my weight the first year which was 83 pds. I have not really had any trouble maintaining. I have had small fills down the line but not very many. I even had some problems back about 6 months ago with my esphogus(spelling) and had to have my band drained. Kept it empty for 6 weeks and I did gain maybe 5 pds. Started having it filled again and lost that. So basically over the 3 years I have had no problem with a major weight gain. I have the 4 cc band and I have 2 and a quarter cc's in it. I couldnt even imagine being able to eat so much that I would gain alot of weight back....maybe 5 or even 10 pds I think would be hard. I will admit I have poor food choices alot as well but still can maintain. If I chose better food choices I probably could actually loose a bit if I wanted too. So I do think I would have some things checked out. Maybe you do have a leak somewhere.
   — Babbles