newstart1972

Okay...I was banded july 16, 2010. I have lost 110 lbs and am at my goal weight(amazing to type:). Heres my question..... My band is really tight. As time goes on, do you still get fills? If you dont, how long has it been and how much can you eat? Those of you that have had it for years, how is it going with maintenance? I read so much about the surgery and the getting to goal....I want to know the after:) All replies appreciated and i am so proud of you guys.

I got my band on July 16 and as of today, Ive lost 50 lbs. I started out at 255 and im now 205. I wasnt that great over the holidays and I feel like im just getting my second wind. I feel like its a new year and I want to recommit and finish this:) Ive got 65 more lbs to lose. Im doing the south beach diet and I work out for 20 minutes a day. I have a fill tomorrow and I always feel nervous before a fill. I always want to have made progress when I go in. My dr. is Dr. spiegel in Houston and I would love to talk to other bandsters:) Im so happy I mad the decision to do this, its changing my life. I know you can read about complications and problems, but I have to say I have zero regrets( except i miss you diet coke!LOL)

I learned the meaning of the phrase "PB'ed"...lol....Oh...em...gee! And really should I have eaten chicken nuggets after getting a fill last wednesday? ummm.NO... So I got the band July 16th and Ive lost 37 lbs. so far. the next 20 lbs. down mean a lot to me and Im working really hard(aside from those nuggets!). I just feel so blessed to have this tool. So, I would love to talk with others who have had this done!!:smile: