1980

Thank you so much for your wonderful responses. I am glad to know that getting banded will not entail not eating well. I have struggled with my weight since I was 12, but managed to stay fairly thin with dieting/running etc. until my mid twenties. I started graduate school in nyc and since then I can't keep the weight off. In the past four years I have lost 30lbs twice to only gain it back and then some. Eating out is part of the culture here and although I don't large quantities my food choices are poor. For me its all about the food, I like to workout - i hate not eating what I want. I hope the band works for me, as I really do not want to continue to live this way.

You have been so helpful, and inspirational that I have a few more questions for you. Did you have any complications with the band- in terms of slipping or erosion? I keep reading that people can cheat the band, what does that mean?

Thank you again!

Julie (1980)

Hi Txjanna1,

I just joined the forum but have been reading the posts for a few weeks now in an attempt to educate myself and find a good surgeon in Dallas. I noticed that you were banded by Dr. Benevides and started at 209. I am 29 and 206, so I was wondering how you have liked Dr. Benevides and if you have been able to lose much weight? I have an intial evalauation scheduled with them in a few weeks, but am wondering if people in the 200 range lose as much?

Thanks!