I had lap band surgery in 2006. I weighed 367 pounds and went down to 156 pounds. I learned that I had a slippage and got the lap band removed. I was so happy to eat I didn't get a replacement...now I'm up to 230 pounds!! I watch what I eat and exercise almost everyday! The weight gain occurred in less than a year. I don't want to keep gaining! Has anyone experienced this? I really don't think it has to do with what I eat. :thumbup:

Instead of it being what you eat...could it be how much you eat? That has always been my biggest problem! I eat healthy just way too much! The band has been my "tool" to keep me from overeating.

I feel it's a mistake to remove the lap band, particularly if you have a problem with portion control. To me the band is going to have to be a way of life for me. My band dilated and the doctor deflated my band. I go back for consultation to talk about having it repaired. I've gain 13 pounds since the band was deflated. Once repaired I'm going to take good care of it. The last thing I want to be is FAT again. Not only for cosmetic reasons but for health reasons as well.