I was banded over 2 and 1/2 years ago and I'm here to inspire those that fall off the wagon! After being banded I lost 90lbs in about 9 months... I looked and felt so good, I went and got pregnant.

Fast forward 18 months and I had completely fallen off the bandwagon and started gaining weight. I was depressed and frustrated. It finally took me relearning the band rules and following them meticulously.. since then I have lost over 60 lbs and I'm still going.

I'm not a complete success yet:wink:, but I want people to see a different perspective. The band is always there and ready to work, when we are REALLY ready to use it!

Edited June 26, 201016 yr by MaryumC

Wow, you look great! Thanks for posting, you are an inspiration. I am not yet banded, but am scheduled for surgery on March 18 and I'm just petrified of failure right now. I'm reading my binder daily on diet restrictions and instructions I will be going by so that I can be as successful as possible.

Hi my name is Paula and I was banded on 4/28/08 I lost a great deal of weight and like you I also got pregnant....I am a total mess now....my baby will be 5 months old on aug.1 and I still have not gone back to get a fill....I had a complete unfill when I was 3 months pregnant....I have gained back up to 291....I felt like a total failure until I ran across your post...I decided to call for a fill appt. tomorrow first thing....just wanted to say thank you....and congrats on your sucess !!!

You look Great!!! Congrats! I just began my journey and I am glad to hear that real of it all.

Thanks :blushing:

You look awesome!!! Losing weight is extremely frustrating especially when you have to fight for each and every pound you lose.

great job, you look great

Thank you so much for your inspiration I am also 21/2 yrs out 26 yrs old and off of the wagon I am depressed I hate myself any advice on how to start again we are gonna renew our wedding vows in 2 yrs on our 10th annvs I didnt get to wear a real wedding dress when we first got married I looked like I had a tablecloth on and now I want to knock my very wonderful supportive husband socks off and make myself feel good if you have any advice please email me at nlacy1983@netzero.com god bless.

Wow you look Great!!! I was banded in July. I am starting to get of the band wagon already!!! I try so hard but temptation gets the best of me. I have lost 26 pounds since July. I have not been filled as of yet, Maybe after that I will do better. Thanks for the encoutagement. God Bless You!!!