debj135

Amanda.. I'm sorry to hear you're still having a tough time.. I'm very lucky in that I have no after effects at all.. No pain, no problems eating. It's literally like none of it ever happened. I did have a breast lift/reduction and tummy tuck though, and have been very happy with this new body. I wanna keep it.. :mad: !! Best of luck to you girl.. Deb

I had the phantom restriction for about two weeks postop, (I'm almost 4 mos. postop band removal) but now it's like I was never banded. I used to joke that they'd actually banded my brain, because I was rarely hungry in any sort of 'inappropriate way'..now..well I'm doing my best, but the weight is coming back pretty quickly.. I'm having DS-BPD surgery next week in Brazil.. Deb banded 1/4/2002 Ortiz/Mexico @230 lbs lost 90 lbs 1st year and maintained goal weight of 140 lbs for 2 years <5'8>" c/w 173

Banded 1/4/2002 Mexico Dr. Ortiz Major erosion detected late Nov. 2005 Emergency surgery 12/4/2005 for peritonitis highest weight 230/goal weight of 140 maintained 2 yrs/current weight 173.. Headed to Brazil for lap DS-BPD (Dr. Sallet) next week..