Lochnagar

Too late to join in? Name Starting Current Goal To Go Lochnagar 249 249 221 28

Hey all! I've been a lurker for some time, but figured I should introduce myself. I was banded by Dr. Spivak last July, but it took some time to get my fill right. I lost about 25 lbs, but when I needed another fill I didn't go back in - my work was just too stressful to not be able to do without food. Well, I chnaged my job, got a fill, and am now down a total of 66lbs (I started at 315 and just broke into the 240s at 249 this morning. On Saturday I run my 3rd 5k race. About 3 months ago I couldn't run much more than a minute - I am now running the fulll 5K in around 35mins - not fast I know - but that will come. I know, especially at this weight running isn't supposed to be that great for the joints, tendons, etc., but I did build up to it, walking 5-7 miles a day before I started running. I am 41 and used to be very athletic (rugby mainly with some soccer) but when I stopped playing and training for rugby due to a shoulder injury, the weight just started piling on. I am getting such a high from the running - reminds me of my playing days - that I just don't want to give it up! Anyway, sorry for the long post, just wanted to introduce myself to all the other guys. Keep up the good work!

I am in e-mail conversation with a recruiter as I am coming to the top end of the age restriction (42), but have not mentioned the band. I am looking at the Army Reserves Jag Corps.

I don't want to remove the band except for complication

There is a height/weight chart that the military uses - you also must pass the physical tests. As a male at my height and age (early 40s), I beleive I need to be around 203lbs

Hey all, I've been a lurker here for a while. I was banded by Dr. Spivak last July and have lost 65lbs and am within 50lbs of my goal. It took a while to get the right fill, but I am there now, losing 3-5lbs per week. I run 5k races now every 2 weeks, and my waist has gone from 56" to 40". Now to the main question, once I reach my goal I am considering joining the Army Reserves. Does anyone know if having a band would preclude me from joining the military? Any experiences? Many thanks!