I was banded almost two years ago and am back where I started. The first few months following surgery I lost 30 pounds then it stalled. Six months later, the weight began to creep back up. I am pretty much at the weight I started with. Not more, but not less. I am active, and am watching what I eat. I know I am not perfect with the eating thing, but I don't eat nearly what I used to eat. I am really discouraged.