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I have not been here in ages. The first pictures were taken in 2007 prior to my surgery. The last one I took about a month ago. I was banded on April 8, 2008. I went from a size 20 (237 pounds) to a size 12 (165 pounds).

Not long at all. As soon as I got all the pre-op requirements done. My surgery was scheduled a week and a half later. It just depends on Dr. Steinberg's schedule and your schedule, of course. Good luck.

It is the best decision I've ever made in my life. I went from a size 22 and am now a size 14w in one year and I am still losing. I would do lapband vs. gastric bypass because you never use your stomach again with gastric bypass. To me it just seems so unnatural.

I had my surgery April 8, 2008. My experience with the lapband and with Dr. Steinberg has been GREAT all around. Good luck with your choice.

My bandiversary was April 8, 2009. Attached is one BEFORE picture taken, January 2008. My AFTER pictures were taken the weekend of April 3, 2009.

Thanks Charlene for the welcome. As I have questions, I will definitely post them.

Hi all, I'm happy to have found this site. I will be visiting often as the entries I have read thus far have been very helpful.

Hey Colorado Chick, Stay encouraged; once you start to feel better you will start to see those number going down again. You have done a great job so far. All the best, Ms. NeNe

L2L, I hope you feel better. NeNe

I had to post one more time. This is a picture of me at my class reunion (I'm in the middle) and the second is a picture of me now (Sept 19, 2008). I didn't realized how much I had gone down until I looked at this picture. I am really inspired.

Ok, here goes my pictures:

Turler, Hang in there, you will reach your goal; just keep doing what you've been doing. All the best, NeNe

They do the same at my office; he always does the fill under the fluroscope.

Leslie, At your age, a 10 would be fine. At my age, I'm going to be happy with a 12. Bea, Thanks for the words of encouragement. Let's Get Busy!!!!

Leslie, I know what you mean. It has been a long time since I was 100 something pounds.

Congrats Leslie...You Go Girl!

Ok Brandy & All the other April Avengers, We have to step up our game. I want to be in Onederland by the end of the month. Brandy, I'm point you out because we started at the same weight and now we weigh the same. :crying:

Turler, I'm right there with you. I was 212 forever. I am happy to say that I am finally 209. Whoo Hoo!!!! Onederland here I come.

Congrats Colorado Chick!!!

Yeah, I know what you guys are talking about. During the day I am good and disciplined, but at night the sweets call my name. I think I will try getting some yogurt, fruit and granola to satisfy that sweet tooth I get. Thanks for the suggestions. Ms. NeNe

Momof5, Thanks for explaining your experience with water. I experience that right after surgery. I use to burp a whole lot, but I am not experience the burping thing as much anymore. Go figure!!!

Momof5, What type of issues were you have with water. Can you describe? Thanks, NeNe

I wish they'd hurry up and find my sweet spot. Could anyone tell me how they felt and what they could or couldn't eat once they got their sweet spot. I have lost about 30 pounds since being banded on 4-8-08 and since then my weight has been stuck. I need some suggestions. HELP PLEASE. Respectfully, Ms. NeNe

Eat slowly and chew chew chew.

Welcome MamaWalla, Good luck on your weight loss. Walking is the way to do it.