ShellyBellyIowa

I had the lapband for two years and just had it removed and the sleeve done 6 days ago. The lapband worked for me for 7 months until I got acid reflux and it had to be emptied and we could never get it full without reflux again. Then a few months ago it slipped so I decided to revise to the sleeve. So far I have no pain and no hunger;) hoping for a great journey with the sleeve;)

I had the lapband for two years and just had it removed and the sleeve done 6 days ago. The lapband worked for me for 7 months until I got acid reflux and it had to be emptied and we could never get it full without reflux again. Then a few months ago it slipped so I decided to revise to the sleeve. So far I have no pain and no hunger;) hoping for a great journey with the sleeve;)

I had the lapband for two years and just had it removed and the sleeve done 6 days ago. The lapband worked for me for 7 months until I got acid reflux and it had to be emptied and we could never get it full without reflux again. Then a few months ago it slipped so I decided to revise to the sleeve. So far I have no pain and no hunger;) hoping for a great journey with the sleeve;)

I had the lapband for two years and just had it removed and the sleeve done 6 days ago. The lapband worked for me for 7 months until I got acid reflux and it had to be emptied and we could never get it full without reflux again. Then a few months ago it slipped so I decided to revise to the sleeve. So far I have no pain and no hunger;) hoping for a great journey with the sleeve;)

I had an infill and it was perfect because it put me in the green zone!

Went for my monthly weigh-in/fill.... Officially 104 pounds from my highest "recorded" weight. Down 48 since surgery 5 1/2 months ago......
I am becoming a HEALTHYNEWME !!!!!!!

Even though I am down 60 pounds in 6 months, I am posting pics of my 50 pound mark as that is half way! I went from a size 24 to 18 and I feel great! I love my band!

Even though I am down 60 pounds in 6 months, I am posting pics of my 50 pound mark as that is half way! I went from a size 24 to 18 and I feel great! I love my band!

Me too!!!!!

Way to go!!!!!!

You will look back in a few months and love your decision and wish you'd have done it sooner;). It won't always be smooth sailing, but it will get better and be so worth it;)

You will look back in a few months and love your decision and wish you'd have done it sooner;). It won't always be smooth sailing, but it will get better and be so worth it;)

I had surgery on Dec 19, 2012 and 8 months later I'm down 80 pounds! I reached onederland about a week ago. I've lost more than 50% of my excess weight. Overall it's been a great experience. Just wanted to share this with people that would understand. Very glad I found this forum.

I started having some reflux and they took a little Fluid out and it went away. My doc said the gallbladder can cause symptoms like this too.

Even though I am down 60 pounds in 6 months, I am posting pics of my 50 pound mark as that is half way! I went from a size 24 to 18 and I feel great! I love my band!

Even though I am down 60 pounds in 6 months, I am posting pics of my 50 pound mark as that is half way! I went from a size 24 to 18 and I feel great! I love my band!

Even though I am down 60 pounds in 6 months, I am posting pics of my 50 pound mark as that is half way! I went from a size 24 to 18 and I feel great! I love my band!

Way to go!!!!!!!!!! So proud of both of you!!!!!!!!!

Never in a billion years thought I would ever be "normal" weight... But I did it! I am 5'11" and weigh 150 and wear a size 8/10 now (from a size 24). I lost 123 pounds in 2.5 years, been maintaining for the last 6-8 months. Just wanted to share so others know that it can be done. No more insulin or other medications, no worry about fitting in air plane seats or roller coasters. There have been ups and downs and I still don't always recognize the person in the mirror but I would do it again in a heartbeat! Good luck to everyone in their journey...

In just 7 months (almost to the day, my 7 month anniversary of my surgery will be 7/28). I have lost 90 pounds. I can't believe I'm just 10 pounds away from triple digits.
In honor of that, I've updated my signature ticker (which hadn't been updated since I was at 261), I also edited my profile pictures and added some more current pictures of me.
I'm attaching a picture to show what you can accomplish in 7 months.

Surgery was Oct, 30, 2012 I have lost 103 pounds another 60 to go

Oct 15, 2012 here.
Best thing I have ever done for myself.
Working on the last 30-35 lbs.
Today was my 1yr anniversary joining LBT.com. After stalking for 3mths, finally joined in.
Love the band and love this forum.

I had a slight infill after being too full and it put me in the green zone!

Well, with three months to go before our one year bandiversary, I am curious how everyone is doing??? I am down 70 pounds and want to lose 30 more before my one year! I am really ready o do this . Wish I would have gotten my band years ago!!

Well, with three months to go before our one year bandiversary, I am curious how everyone is doing??? I am down 70 pounds and want to lose 30 more before my one year! I am really ready o do this . Wish I would have gotten my band years ago!!