I had lap band surgery on October 26, 2011. I lost 20 lbs on my pre op diet. My heaviest weight was 255 lbs. I lost 50lbs about 2 years ago gain back 25. When I started my lap band journey I weight 225. I have high blood pressure and diabetes and arthritis in my knees. Because of these conditions I decided to check into surgery in order to better my quality of life. I am happy I took this step. Today I weight 199 lbs. I have not been under 200lbs in over 30 years. I no longer take a blood pressure medicine. My blood sugar is a work in progress. I have had two doctors visit since my surgery.I had my first fill on Dec. 6. I was a little dissappointed I am still very hungry and can eat more than a cup of food at a

time and have lost only four pound since surgery. My next fill is scheduled for the second week in Janauary. Looking forward to that.

Hi,

I'm new also.

I don't know how to post to all members.

It asked me to name a person I wanted to send my note to?

I had my surgery on Dec. 15. Am doing well. Haven't lost since I started soft foods, but lost 20 between pre surgery diet and now.

I also started at 255 and now am 235 and have not seen the 230's for I don't know when.

My arthritis is acting up without anti inflammatories and I also have bad knees.

I am very tired as yet.

I had a ploication with banding.

I tire easily but I think I am doing great for 2 weeks post op.

Hi i got my lapband in mid 2010 and struggling a bit. However i aim to make 2012 my year i want to get down to my goal weight of 65-70kg with 10-15kg to go i started at 95kg

Hi.. I'm new to this group, I just had my lap-band surgery December 29th 2011so I'm still recovering... I'm very excited to hear from everyone else about all there problems and success. I hope to make 2012 my year to get in shape and feel great! (:

Jeanam I was banded on 12/29 also. I am feeling really great and can start mushies next week. I was 270# at pre-op 12/22. Today I am at 258.8#. Tomorrow is my first post-opt visit. I weighed 311# when I started this journey in April at the seminar. When the #2 granddaughter wanted me to get on the floor to have a tea party, and I knew I wouldn't be able to get back up, I knew I had to do something. It took another 2 years and a diabetes scare. Healthy Life here we come.