I haven't been on-line for awhile and thought i would check in.

Two years ago this week I got my band and it was the best thing I've ever done (other than marrying my hubby). I have gained 10 pounds this spring / summer, but I am pleased to say that 7 of those pounds are gone. I think the hardest part of this whole journey is learning to be really honest with myself. The weight gain happened because I was in denial and doing things I knew I shouldn't but telling myself otherwise.

It's also been a good lesson just how quickly old habits can come back and new habits can be lost.

But looking back... It's been a great ride!

 Congrats.
What your saying really rings true.
If we let up our efforts for one second the we see those old habits creep back.
Wendy

Darn those old habits!

You have done a fantastic job working in uncharted territory. It is so great to have the band there to help out when we have gained a little. Congrats!

Unchartered territory is a great way to phrase it!

Congrats to you!  I'm 8 months out and everyday is still learning and understanding that habits can come back quick and planning and being honest with myself will help me continue to be a success!  I am loving my band!!!!

Congrats on losing most of the gained weight!  I am also 2 years out as of this weekend .  About 6 months ago, I went in to have a slight unfill because out of the blue, I was getting heart burn and I freaked.  Well when the issue was resolved with the unfill, I decided not to go back and have any put back in (they took out 1cc, which was a lot for me because I didn't have much in there to begin with).....well today (6 months later), I went back for a fill because I finally had to admit that I'm having trouble sticking with only eating the qty I should be eating....I kept telling myself that I should be able to do this, "normal" people can eat a WHOLE sandwich, no problem, so it's okay that I can now too....WRONG - between being able to eat more than I was eating and also eating things I knew I shouldn't be eating at all - I've gained 15 pounds since my last visit 6 months ago.  So I totally relate to being in denial - and starting today - I chose to use the band as it was intended and get a small fill (.5 cc) to get the help that I clearly STILL need!

Wishing you continued success :)