Its been 5 years since my surgury!!!

I have not been on this site in probably a year and 1/2.  I got from obesity help that i had my lap band surgury 5 years ago! 
Whats happened to me?
1) i went from 360 dont to around 185ish.
2) I stayed around 190 for quite a while
3) About 2 years ago i was having some problems.  I was getting alot of reflux issues and so the doctor loosened my band
4) over the course of a year i ballooned up to about 220.
5) I have recieved some fills which now I am about 210 and on the loosing track again.
6) I find it much harder to loose than before, but doable.  Im now exercising 5 times a day and taking it a little at a time.

Anyway....just wanted to say hi....

I have 5 years of experience at this now...so if you have questions feel free to email me.  hope i can answer any questions! :)

Congratulations, John!  You are 5 years out and 150 pounds down, which sounds very successful to me.  Nice going!

Congrats and good job, Do you really work out 5 times a day or is it 5 times a week? It really does make a difference, exercise! Continued good luck!

Congratulations and thanks for the inspiration. It is amazing the things we learn as we go. You have done a fantastic job and deserve a big pat on the back.

Welcome back John, Congrats you have done a great job

Oops! correction.  I work out 5 times a week...not day!

thank you everyone...i promise i will check in once in a while.

sometimes you need help/support no matter how long.

Way to go John!  It is so good of you to stop in and update us.

Great job with that band.

I am waiting to see the AFTER picture of you by your truck!   

It was your avatar forever!

You've done great!  You look GREAT!  And I know your life has changed drastically in so many positive ways in the last 5 years!

It's been my pleasure watching you become half the man you were when I met you almost 5 years ago!

Take Care Buddy!

 I checked out your profile and your BMI is listed in the 26 range, just a tad high.  It is normal to find it harder to lose as you approach your ideal weight.  I would go high protein, low carb and be religious about it for a couple of week**** the gym and stay away from the scale, for the time being.  You've done well, congratulations!

Stephanie...actually its no longer in the 26 bmi range.  im more about 29 bmi...i gained some weight when i loosened my band.  Getting on the right track now! :)