Hi my name is Stephanie, I am new to this site but have been banded for almost 4 years. I could not be happier with the weight loss, I have lost about 229 lbs in the 4 years. I am very happy I did the band I feel much healthier, just wish now I could afford to have the skin removed so that I could feel I look as perfect as I would like. I look good in clothes but do not like to look at myself without. I have about 16 lbs to go til I can be considered normal weight. I do exercise but nothing seems to help. any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Oh my goodness! What a success story! You are an inspiration to me as I've just started my journey a month ago. My goal was to be down 25lbs at my 1 month bandiversary and I made it today (3 days shy!) Congrats! Thats exciting to see long-term results to all of us newbies!

Hi my name is Rosa. I went to a class yesturday that was about lapband surgey. I am trying to decide to do it or not. The doctor said you have to stop eating steak, rice, bread and paste. With him saying that it made me think if you stop all that than you dont need the lapband thats some of the foods that make you gain the most weight. I will like to know if anyone else doctor said the same or is it just the doctor i seen that it just his perfernce on that?

Well, all the above mentioned food can cause sticking issues for some people. I can eat it all, though with steak I have to stick with filet mignon. The tougher the meater, the harder to go through the pouch for me!