LCurry

1. How long have you been banded?
3 weeks
2. How much weight did want to lose?
100 lbs
3. How much weight have you lost?
21 lbs Pre op (since January) and 11 lbs post op.
One thing to keep in mind is that you won't only have scale victories. At surgery I had received 7 ccs in a 10 cc band. The 2 week liquid stage is where I lost a lot of pounds. I do see a lot ofnon scale victories. I have turned a lot of fat mass into muscle mass and have become leaner. I have dropped 2 dress sizes in a 3 week period. I can cross my legs and walk without my thighs rubbing. It has also given me more stamina and willpower to work out.
I have a little ways to reach my green zone but I'm doing fine with the results in achieving. I have learned its not all about the scale.
4. How happy are you that you have been banded: Scale of 1-10 (1 being regretful, 10 being elated)
I don't think there is a number high enough.

I was banded feb 9 2012. I've lost 42 lbs. I have about 20 to go. It took 112 days before I got good restriction. During that time I "dieted" just like the good old days. I didn't rely on the band. Now I have 8 cc in a 10cc band. Now the band has come alive as my partner. I'm glad I didn't waste my time playing overeater the first 112 days. I had faith it's paid off. I'm sliding into home base on a breeze. I am very thankful to have this band. It's like having the wind in my sail

1. How long have you been banded?
13 months
2. How much weight did want to lose?
I didn't have a specific amount in mind. I just knew that I was morbidly obese and had to do something urgently and permanently.
3. How much weight have you lost?
62kg, approx 135lb
4. How happy are you that you have been banded: Scale of 1-10 (1 being regretful, 10 being elated)
12
Seriously, this has been the best think I have done for my health and I would do it again in a heartbeat if I needed to. Out cycling with friends this morning (yes, happily, willingly, voluntarily exercising), I told a friend that I had lost weight in the past but had always known that I would put it back on. The difference this time is that I know I will never regain that weight.

I was banded on 3/20/12. I have lost 40lbs and I feel great. I've had 2 fills so far. I feel that the band is a wonderful tool to assist in weigh loss. I know for me I have to always be mindful of what I put in my mouth, I can't eat the same things I've eaten in the past. I make healthier choices and try to exercise 5 days a week. I'm not saying its easy, I struggle each day, mentally because I've realize the strong addiction I have to food. It's also good to have supportive people around you. Best of luck to you - God bless -