I was banded 7/7/08, I was 19, and because of my age and always being on the go already I was able to lose a lot of weight within the first couple months. My doctor was so proud of me he didn't give me my first fill till the 6 month, that's when things were slowing down.

It's been a year and a half since my surgery, my highest was 263, my lowest was 181, and then because of my Senior year in college (right now) and being the only member in my family with a job (had two jobs last semester) I was unable to fit in exercise and proper foods. I remember I was eating a can of baked beans last year because I was so poor at school.

I currently weight 195lbs, I did gain weight (and I hate it so much, I feel like a failure!). I'm finally going to see my doc. on Wednesday (he's going to yell at me soo much!)

The only good thing about not being too tight is that my HORRIBLE acid reflux hasn't been around in months! It was so painful I would literally cry myself to sleep (sitting up). I never want to go through that pain EVER again. I'm on protonix for swallowing but I feel like that doesn't work. I work in a pharmacy but the pharmacist doesn't know what would be good for me because of my band.

What do y'all think?

Hello, very interesting about your weight loss. Great I think. You are only 14 pounds from your low, so just go back to the basic's and have shakes, and a cup of soup for meals a few days, maybe one week, then you might be back on target without seeing the doc. We are similar and your at where I want to be in one year. I was banded 4 Jan 10. I am down 31 pounds so it's working slowly. Remember one will loose only 1 to 2 pounds at least a week. Once your back on track then go to mushies, soups, mashed potatoes and pork and beans-only for a short while. You should be proud cause you did it, you reached a remarkable goal. Apply what you have learned being a lapbander-eat three times a day-small amounts. Your story is amazing, you made it. Good luck.

Thank you! I really do need the encouragement! I finally went to see my doctor today after 6 months! (He's a very serious doc. mean and doesn't like to be messed around with). So when he saw me and saw that I gained some weight he immediately said lets fill you :/

So this was my second fill, I feel no different to be honest, expect a little depressed (getting filled is never easy for me).

So it's back to the basics for me.

Congrats on your weight loss! You'll get there! Just remember to be patient (try not to get stressed like me, it never works out lol).

I can honestly say I hate protein shakes, but I want to get to my goal weight, so here I come haha!

Good luck, and thank you!