Lana24

I am adding in my two cents. I love my band. Although it took three years to get some restriction- its working for me. Two of the other women I was banded with have already had theirs removed. It really is a commitment. I dedicated myself to my fills, it took 16 for me. Pre banding I never heard of anyone having so many fills. If I had I might have re considered but now I'm glad, I must admit that the first three years were frustrating and I had to constantly remind myself why I wanted it. It's just a tool. If you don't use it properly you won't get the results you do desire. Good luck!!!

Hi Laura, I'm with you!

Bypass for sure, cure for diabetes...

You look beautiful! Congrats on such wonderful results!

My two cents: Weight loss is difficult, as the past poster said, you have to be diligent this is not a MAGIC band. Neither GB or RNY or the band will make the weight go away there are things one HAS to do inorder to facilitate that loss. I for one had to change my whole life inorder for this to work...its working albeit slowly but I am thankful for every inch and every pound loss. I had to stop smoking, I had to change my sedintary life style and start moving and I had to stop the late night eating and junk food snacking. Was it easy? Hell no.. but its almost two years and I am so much better as a human being, so much healthier and happier. If its just about weight then re-think your options becaue these are life long changes that neeed t be made in order to have any success. If you don't move, you won't loss.

From my experience its really not possible, given strange things do happen at times but the fills are pretty straight forward and whoever does it should always check the Fluid before hand..if for no other reason then to check for a leak or evaporation of the fluid.

Hi RiceGuy, So sorry to hear of your problems, but it sounds like you and your surgeon are working together for a productive solution. I wish you the very best.

This is just the beginning! Good luck with your band, it will be with you a long time... Congrats on your choice and decision to change your life...I find this to be a wonderful journey and am glad I did it.

That button top comment, I can see how one could become confused...lol Medical Degree or not if they ask you to do something "weird" think twice....lol Just like I told my kid, a dentist does not need to give a breast exam....lol

I see a lot of extra calories in just what you are drinking. Good luck

Even after a year I find that when I eat out I can still eat twice as much as recommended. So I try to avoid it. I don't know why its just a fact.

ok I'm inspired!

That is serious! Wish you the best with your recovery and thanks for sharing!

My prayers are with you Fanny!!

As the other posters said, everyone is different. My doctor said ideally when I hit my sweet stop I should lose 2 pounds per week. I have never had that happen.

Hi there and welcome, I was sure from the beginning that this is what I wanted for myself. I wasn't "afraid" nervous a little but that is it. Yes I am very glad I had it done. I still eat with my family and I go out to eat. The only difference is I usually take some home with me now. I order whatever I want and eat until I don't want anymore. This is a complete journey for me, its not a miracle and weight will not "fall off" like magic. I was disappointed the first year, while I was only looking at actual pounds I missed most of the point. For me personally I had to stay off the scale and get moving and start having some fun, this is when the journey began to become interesting and less of a struggle. THis was like a make over from the inside out for me... Good luck on your journey and congrats on a new way of life.

wow, and congrats! Your results are dream results, thank you for sharing!!

Welcome and good luck.

HI there and welcome, congrats on your approval! This is a wondeful journey to be on. Check out the site, every question you can imagine is on here. Good luck!

congrats and happy hunting!

I still have the old style because that is just who I am, what has changed? I do use more color and my hair is longer.

Hello Wanda and welcome to lapband talk. This is a wonderful site, parouse and you will see almost every question you have can be answered here. Good luck and enjoy your journey! Lana