Ok so you hear of all of the horror stories about the Lapband and to new people it can be pretty scarey. I thought I would start a thread about the benefits. By asking you what have you gotten rid of since surgery? By that I don't mean pounds and clothing. I mean medication, CPAP machine, High blood pressure, your wheel chair, a walker or cane, etc.

Before surgery I was borderline everything (Diabetic, highblood pressure, fatty liver, high cholesterol, sleep Apnea). I wasn't taking any medication for any of those things but I would have if I didn't have the surgery. I did however have Sleep Apnea and used a CPAP machine for 5 years.

I am happy to say since my surgery I am no longer borderline anything. And last week I got rid of the CPAP machine because I no longer have Sleep Apnea. YAY!!

I'd love to hear your success stories. Even if your medication has been cut in half. That's still a positive.

This really is a good thread. For those of you reporting breast size reductions, how long into being banded did that take? How many pounds lost and/or length of time?

I never had large breasts until I gained weight kind of late in life so am really wondering if I'll ever return to being what used to be normal.

I was 285 when I started this journey and am now 227. I have lost 30 since being banded in February and the rest was pre-op.

Depression, guilt, low self-esteem. All gone now!

I haven't taken a Nexium since my surgery on 4/15/10. For the prior two years I was on a daily regimen and without it would have horrible reflux. Also haven't taken a daily dose of Claritin since surgery and don't quite understand why I'm not feeling the need for my daily allergy med as I was before.

Great idea for a thread.

Thank you SO much for your post! I met my surgeon today, who tried to steer me away from LP, and she said straight out.. "oh if you have reflux and are on Nexium, you may not be happy with LP... It probably won't help your GERD!!" I'm thinking, WHOA lady.... losing a 100 pounds SHOULD help my gerd!! So Thanks for this positive posting!!!

I got rid of my cheating husband. :cool: While I was losing weight he was sleeping around...who's laughing now??? :cursing:

Divorce was final yesterday so now my life is complete...I am 3 years post LAP-BAND® surgery, one year post PS and loving my life with me and my boys!

Good luck everyone!

This was the first thing that came to my mind when i saw the thread. Good for you girl and best of everything to you and the kids.

You are all doing so well. You should be extremely proud of yourselves!!!!! Keep up the great work.:cursing:

Today I got rid of some "fat" shorts and a pair of "fat" jeans. I went closet shopping and fit into my smaller pairs of shorts. It felt reallllllly good!!!!

Big knickers! I have now got some sexy high-leg style and feel great in them.

Boobs are still here and a better shape-I went from a 40c to a 38D and bought some lovely smart new bras.

Hot flushes and always feeling too hot-sometimes I have to wear bedsocks these days.

Lost my non-descript fashion style and am now enjoying buying clothes for the first time for ages.

A month and a half after my surgery, was taken off my blood pressure meds and my insulin.

Just took 6 bags of Plus clothes to the Salvation Army

Have not had a Psoriasis breakout

Have not had a Rosacia breakout

I have been so blessed with my Band. M-

Great post. I can't wait to add my own "losses"

High and unhealthy blood pressure readings. Am now registering a consistent 110 over 70 and I am delighted.

A LOT of clothes Never thought I'd drop from a size 20 to a size 16 and from size XXL shirts to XL shirts in such a short time period! And of course, some bad habits.

I was just banded on Friday and feeling kind of blue today. This post really perked me up though!!

Good job everyone!!

I can't wait till I'm off my blood pressure meds and C Pap machine.

What a great thread! I'm only 4 days post op, but I haven't had a hot flash yet, just kinda warm sometimes, and I realized that was due to not taking my HRT. No more acid reflux either. I had high cholesterol so I'm curious to see where that is now. My feet and back don't hurt anymore.

I think tomorrw I'll take my nicer size 24 and 26 clothes to a consignment store. Because I'm never going to wear them again!