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I have been really trying to workout more... and add salad a bunch more. hoping it helps soon.

Hi all, I was banded June of 2008. I went through menopause and gained a bunch. Have stayed the same weigh for about the last 3 years. But I gained way to much. I really need to lose. thinking about doing protein drinks again. for two meals. Just to lower my intake for a while ? I love working out. I walk, spin, swim and bike..so I know the Problem is the FOOD. Any thoughts ? I will say i'm horrible about counting calories. just going to be honest . Any help would be great. I had my band unfilled years ago. due to acid reflux. I still have problems but not enough to worry about. take a pill each night. I just can't get any more fills afraid of how bad my reflux was.

I have the band. I have no problems heath wise in over 10 years. But I am struggling with my weight. The bypass ..hmm I have had many of my friends have Major problems with it. A second pouch..ulcers ect. The band is Not permanent and * can * be removed if needed. Thats why I wen that road. Once your body is changed there is No going back. Just my thoughts on it.

Bayugir....Well said!! I was banded over 10 years ago. I know there is nothing wrong with my Band..I have gained a lot of my weight back..but I have been through menopause and Just haven'r done what I should be. Very upset with myself. And will get it figured out. But my band is Just fine. Anyone will gain their weight back if they Don't do what they KNOW they should. its a HELP..a TOOL...it's not the FULL answer.

It's so great to hear others still LOVE their Band. I don't hate mine and I think it is still working the way it should after 10 years..but I am NOT doing what I should. I have gained a bunch back. makes me very sad. I need to know what you all think of how to get back to what I should be doing. Do you think starting Over..like liquid drinks..protein..ect is a good idea ??

Hi, I had the same thing happen. I am banded for 10 years now. I am betting your either swollen around band or it is too tight ...how much of a fill did you get?

I'm in the same boat. Gained most of my weight back. Did great for about 8 years. Then menopause hit and UGH! well that was that. Do you really think going back to start liquid diet..maybe protein drinks with some veggies and fruit ?

Hi everyone, My name is Robyn I had lap band surgery over 10 years ago and have been gaining the last 4 or so. I'm trying to not get so mental about all that is going on in the world right now. My man and I are BOTH hoe ALL day together...yikes HELP PLEASE..HA We do have a gym set up down stairs . I feel Like I need to workout harder ...that's my mind speaking ..my body is like..ahhh NO!.. You all seem very positive and I NEED that right now... Thanks so much

Hello everyone. Hope your all doing well. I have had my lapband for over 10 years. Not doing so well weight wise after menepause...but hanging in there

Hello, I have gone through menapause and after that happened I have gained a lot of my weight back. Very sad. I need some good information and ideas what to do. Not having any problems with my Band. Had it looked at a few years ago to make sure. The RD that the office has is Horribe. She is No help. I did have to have my band fluid reduced years ago due to Acid Refux. Now I only have Acid reflux every now and then. I really need a NEW starting point. Any help would be great. Thanks

HI, My name is Robyn. I had lap band surgery over 10 years ago. In my later 40's I also had really bad acid refux and had an unfill. I just can't get a fill again. I still have acid refux at times but Nothing like I had. I take meds for it and it seems to be ok. I know this is a side affect from the surgery. After I wen't through menopause my weight started creeping up. I am now over 200 lbs again and it makes me very sad. I have no idea how to start a NEW. I know I need to start some where but just not sure what to do. Our RD at the office is horrible she knows nothing she is no help. Any suggestions wold be great... Thanks