Hi. Here is my story. I researched the lab band procedure for 2 years before I actually had it done. My surgery took place on 4/1/10 and started out at 227 lbs. I've had 2 fills only-.5 cc in band when placed, 1st fill of 2 cc and then .5 cc last fill. I've lost 63 lbs. so far and almost to my first goal-160 lbs. I went from a size 18-20 to a size 12. I can't believe I'm actually in a size 12. I know you shouldn't be stuck on size but I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE IT!! I know this isn't for everybody but I am very glad that I had it done and would definitely do it againt. I had no pain and no problems. The incisions healed great and the scars look great. I'm even thinking of lowering my goal and trying to get in a bikini. Ha, ha we'll have to see. Thanks for letting me go on.

AWESOME!!! Keep up the great effort! I am so happy to read your post, i was banded on Friday 1/14/11 and am in a size 16/18 and I can't wait to be able to wear my old size 12 jeans too!! You inspire me, it can happen, maybe even by summer!!! I can't wait!! Again, great job!!

AWESOME!!! Keep up the great effort! I am so happy to read your post, i was banded on Friday 1/14/11 and am in a size 16/18 and I can't wait to be able to wear my old size 12 jeans too!! You inspire me, it can happen, maybe even by summer!!! I can't wait!! Again, great job!!

Congrats to both of you! I was banded on 12/28/10 and was in a 16/18 and am already into my 14's and they are fitting me like they are supposed to! I have now lost about 30 pounds total and have a long way to go. A size 12 would make me on top of the world too, so you just go on and on about how happy you are! Losing is the goal and every pound counts! Keep up the good work!

all of you are inspiring me! I haven't been banded yet, I am a size 20 and also look forward to the day of being a size 12/10!!! :-) keep up the posts, it's so encouraging

Hi,

I'm Stephanie, I'm New to the whole Lap Band Surgery Process. I'm doing my research and education right now I started almost a week ago. I read your story in the topic you created. Congratulations!!! Keep Going forward to that goal of wearing a bikini. I'm on this website looking for someone to be like a buddy for me pre op and post op in the way of being to able to email a person directly my questions and concerns and get support. Not medical advice i can get that on my own but a buddy to be there for me, so if you wanna help me, you can reach me at lezcarebear76@yahoo.com. thx.

Hi...I am also very happy for you!! I was banded one month ago today, and I am going for my first fill tomorrow, 1/24/11. I am a little frustrated right now, since I lost 13 pounds within the first two weeks, and for the past two weeks, the scale hasn't budged! I am hungry alot, but I am not overeating, and I have been going to the gym, though only about 3 times a week. I haven't been able to do more than cardio so far, since the doc had me on no lifting more than 10 pounds for 6 weeks. Just starting week 5. I was wondering if you experienced these problems during your journey? I know it is early in my journey, but I expected a little more steady weight loss. Thanks for listening!

Marianne

well done everyone, im getting banded on 25th june and looking forward to it.

Any update on your progresses????

I LOVE reading all the success stories! Congrats to all of you! I know this will be a big change but it will be a GOOD change that I have needed since I was a child. I look forward to it, but I stil have to wait a few months.

Hi. Here is my story. I researched the lab band procedure for 2 years before I actually had it done. My surgery took place on 4/1/10 and started out at 227 lbs. I've had 2 fills only-.5 cc in band when placed, 1st fill of 2 cc and then .5 cc last fill. I've lost 63 lbs. so far and almost to my first goal-160 lbs. I went from a size 18-20 to a size 12. I can't believe I'm actually in a size 12. I know you shouldn't be stuck on size but I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE IT!! I know this isn't for everybody but I am very glad that I had it done and would definitely do it againt. I had no pain and no problems. The incisions healed great and the scars look great. I'm even thinking of lowering my goal and trying to get in a bikini. Ha, ha we'll have to see. Thanks for letting me go on.

Congrats!!! I get stuck on size too - but it just feels so good to say those numbers

12 is a beautiful number. I just hit it recently too and I started out in a 28!!! Congrats and good luck to all of you!

Hi. Here is my story. I researched the lab band procedure for 2 years before I actually had it done. My surgery took place on 4/1/10 and started out at 227 lbs. I've had 2 fills only-.5 cc in band when placed, 1st fill of 2 cc and then .5 cc last fill. I've lost 63 lbs. so far and almost to my first goal-160 lbs. I went from a size 18-20 to a size 12. I can't believe I'm actually in a size 12. I know you shouldn't be stuck on size but I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE IT!! I know this isn't for everybody but I am very glad that I had it done and would definitely do it againt. I had no pain and no problems. The incisions healed great and the scars look great. I'm even thinking of lowering my goal and trying to get in a bikini. Ha, ha we'll have to see. Thanks for letting me go on.

I am so happy for you. I was in a size 24 qnd can now wear a size 14. I love going to the thrift stores to see what I can find now. Congrats and keep up the good work.

AWESOME!!! Keep up the great effort! I am so happy to read your post, i was banded on Friday 1/14/11 and am in a size 16/18 and I can't wait to be able to wear my old size 12 jeans too!! You inspire me, it can happen, maybe even by summer!!! I can't wait!! Again, great job!!

Congrats on your weight loss. We had our surgery about the same time and our weight loss is similar. I started at 218 and got to onederland last month. I am now at 196 and am feeling great. Cannot wait to get into those size 9-12 again. Everyday I feel smaller, almost like I am shrinking.I am so thankful I had this surgery to save my life.

Today is my 5 month band anniversary.

Stats:

I have lost 55 lbs

Down to a size 16

BMI started at 45 and now 35

Approx 45% of my weight loss goal

I am so happy that I got my band as it has given me the strenght to reach my goal & keep it off!

Cheers,

Kristi

well done everyone, im getting banded on 25th june and looking forward to it.

Any update on your progresses????

I am banded on July 25 too! Yea us!

Hello All,

Your stories are so inspiring, I am newly banded with gastric plication on April 11 2011. Starting weight before the preop diet was 355lbs and size 28 jeans. Since then I have lost a total of 45 lbs and now my pants are so loose that I may need to start buying a smaller size. I am so happy because I have never lost this much weight at one time and I have been in the 300's for the past three years. Not a good place to be. Since my surgery I no longer have to take my insulin resistance medicine and my health is leveling out. I have even inspired my husband to eat better and you guys have inspired me;thats why I love this website.

Good luck to you on your journey and mine,

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