Hey everyone-

Just went to the surgeon yesterday. Weighed 288 at my heaviest (Lapband put in Jan 2011), and was at 198 weighing in yesterday (WOO HOO!!!). For someone who is 5 foot 10, this is right where I want to be, maybe even a few pounds under a good "Fighting weight" for me. I have a 14CC band which was increased back in August to 10CC and THAT is when the weight started to melt off. From August to Feb I went from 263 to 223, and 223 to 198 in 1 month from Feb to yesterday (YIKES).

Well, I knew with the last fill in August that 10CC was too constrictive, but I was willing to live with it (Means to an end) and it paid off. I kept with the Vitamins and Protien and much as I could, and also dealt with a LOT of regurgitating and mucous sticking in my throat. The last week was too much though; nothing stayed down, acidic taste in my mouth/throat 100% of the time, being woken up in the middle of the night to acidic burning in my throat, and I felt my health slipping. Went from 263 to 198 with the LapBand being a very instrumental tool.

Well, I had the PA unfill the Band to 6.5CC and I can actually eat again!!! No more food stuck in my throat, I can actually eat small portions of food at times, and I feel like training wheels are off and I can actually have the freedom to eat again. Of course I am nervous because I got as big as I did due to bad choices over and over. Hopefully I have learned from this huge undertaking and will do the right things going forward. For the immediate short term, I will have a little of this and little of that and maybe even gain back a few pounds. Long term, tighten up, Bulk up, and work on the cardio to maintain my weight.

I have found that you can't recommend something like this for anyone; It is a decision that they have to ultimately make for themselves one way or the other. I also realize that the road I took is probably not recommended by a lot of doctors. However I am personally thrilled with having it done and how I mapped it out as I know it probably saved my life. I feel 20 years younger and can't wait to begin a new life with my wife and kids as a dad/husband who doesn't have to feel self-conscious about himself anymore, or worry about his health being a problem for his family.

Hey everyone-

Just went to the surgeon yesterday. Weighed 288 at my heaviest (Lapband put in Jan 2011), and was at 198 weighing in yesterday (WOO HOO!!!). For someone who is 5 foot 10, this is right where I want to be, maybe even a few pounds under a good "Fighting weight" for me. I have a 14CC band which was increased back in August to 10CC and THAT is when the weight started to melt off. From August to Feb I went from 263 to 223, and 223 to 198 in 1 month from Feb to yesterday (YIKES).

Well, I knew with the last fill in August that 10CC was too constrictive, but I was willing to live with it (Means to an end) and it paid off. I kept with the Vitamins and Protien and much as I could, and also dealt with a LOT of regurgitating and mucous sticking in my throat. The last week was too much though; nothing stayed down, acidic taste in my mouth/throat 100% of the time, being woken up in the middle of the night to acidic burning in my throat, and I felt my health slipping. Went from 263 to 198 with the LapBand being a very instrumental tool.

Well, I had the PA unfill the Band to 6.5CC and I can actually eat again!!! No more food stuck in my throat, I can actually eat small portions of food at times, and I feel like training wheels are off and I can actually have the freedom to eat again. Of course I am nervous because I got as big as I did due to bad choices over and over. Hopefully I have learned from this huge undertaking and will do the right things going forward. For the immediate short term, I will have a little of this and little of that and maybe even gain back a few pounds. Long term, tighten up, Bulk up, and work on the cardio to maintain my weight.

I have found that you can't recommend something like this for anyone; It is a decision that they have to ultimately make for themselves one way or the other. I also realize that the road I took is probably not recommended by a lot of doctors. However I am personally thrilled with having it done and how I mapped it out as I know it probably saved my life. I feel 20 years younger and can't wait to begin a new life with my wife and kids as a dad/husband who doesn't have to feel self-conscious about himself anymore, or worry about his health being a problem for his family.

what a wonderful success story, and thanks for being so honest about it all. congratulations to you, youve earned it. thats what i call using the band as a true ''tool'' of weight loss. im sure you will keep if off now. it was a hard row to hoe by the sounds of it.

Congratulations!!!!! You have done great, enjoy your new you!!!!

Thanks for the candor and the inspiration. Great job!