Hello everyone,

I have enjoyed reading your input and found it all both interesting and informative. I am at the point of visiting my own GP tomorrow and hope that he sees no reason why I can not proceed with the Slimband procedure. I really hope that this is the answer that I have been looking for.

I have dieted since I was 16 and am now 52. I have 3 grown children and 1 absolutely wonderful grandson .

To be perfectly honest, this procedure sounded too good to be true, but since I have read your postings, I can see that it isn't going to be a walk in the park! There is going to be a lot of work ahead. I have lost hundreds of pounds over the years and of course have put it all back on, and then some. My hope with procedure is that once I have reached my goal this time that Slimband is going to make it impossible to gain the weight back.

Your last sentence prompts me comment. Even with gastric bypass, people have put the weight back on, and the band is no different. The band is a tool. You must make it work for you but you can also sabatogue it. You will no longer be dieting, but you will be making healthy choices. For me, the band keeps me honest when I have my down periods. As my diets rarely lasted longer than 6 weeks (one or two for a year), then I would start eating poorly and the weight came back on. I have had the band for 3 1/2 years now and lost but over the summer, I gained five pounds back. The weight crept back up but not so quick that I couldnot turn around my habits. Love the band for that simple reason.

So I recommend the band and always will, put there is a caveat, it is not infallible. If you choose to make poor choices, the band can't help you. I wish you well in the start and end of your journey.

Your last sentence prompts me comment. Even with gastric bypass, people have put the weight back on, and the band is no different. The band is a tool. You must make it work for you but you can also sabatogue it. You will no longer be dieting, but you will be making healthy choices. For me, the band keeps me honest when I have my down periods. As my diets rarely lasted longer than 6 weeks (one or two for a year), then I would start eating poorly and the weight came back on. I have had the band for 3 1/2 years now and lost but over the summer, I gained five pounds back. The weight crept back up but not so quick that I couldnot turn around my habits. Love the band for that simple reason.

So I recommend the band and always will, put there is a caveat, it is not infallible. If you choose to make poor choices, the band can't help you. I wish you well in the start and end of your journey.

Hi Doddie,

I appreciate your responce and input. The more I read the better I understand that this is going to be a lot of work but well worth the while I believe. You are right, there will have to be a change in my eating habits but it is my hope that Slimband will indeed be the right tool for me. Thanks again.

Vicki

It will be if you follow their program and contact them when in need. Also, sign up with their website they and other clients are a great source of help