Banded in 2006.......Starting over.. Need support

[ardeornellis 0]

My name is Amy. I was Renewed Hope on the old lapbandtalk forum... I was banded in 2oo6. I was VERY dedicated to my weight loss journey and lost 85 pounds in the first year. I felt alive!! I trained for and ran a half marathon in 2011.. I kept this 85 pounds off for over 7 years, and then the weight started to creep back up. I haven't had saline in my band in over 2 years. At first the weight gain was very slow, but in the last 6 months I have gained 50 POUNDS!!! I am now back to my original weight and so discouraged. I have an appointment next week to begin this lap band journey again... I need support... I need accountability... I need suggestions.. Do I need to do anything to prepare for my first visit?? What's the best plan after my first fill????

[violetsmum 6]

Hi Amy

Not sure I can answer all your questions but I'm in a similar Situation to you. I was originally banded in 2008 and lost 85 lbs also. I've now regained Approx 2/3 of it. I had to have my band repositioned in April due to a slippage. Hence why I gained weight. I had first fill 4'weeks later. 4ml at in at mo but weight is not shifting yet.

[sweetgagrl00 39]

I'm so proud of you both for taking the steps to restart your weight loss journey. I've only been banded since January of this year but I see the key is getting fills as needed. I had my last fill the end of June and I'm still pretty tight. I'm nervous about not getting a fill this month per my doctor's advice but I think I'm still going to go in for accountability purposes. I should be ready for another fill in August.