I've noticed that a lot of people on this site are recently banded. Several are 2-5 years out and all the advice from these folks is great but I would like to hear the experiences of those banded for a decade. What is long term maintenance like? How many have had complications? Does your attitude toward food and over-eating ever really change? Do you lose the fear of regaining the weight? Do you develop a fear of losing the band?

I hope there are some long term bandsters out there to respond.

Great thread! I would also love to hear from some people that have had the band for 10 years! Great post! :sad:

The FDA didn't approve the band in the states until 2001. I know there are some other folks on this site from around the world, but you aren't going to find anyone w/ 10 years banding that was banded in the states until next year.

Ok, nine years out is fine! I just want to hear from people who have been living this lifestyle a long time.

Doubt that you will hear from them unless they have problems. People that have been banded a long time, without problems are going to be out getting on with their lives and are highly unlikely to still be visiting sites such as these.

Elcee, I wanted to say that but you did it so much better....I couldn't figure out how to say it without coming across as disrespectful. You did it well.

Mimi