I am 2 days shy of my 1 year anniversary, and I've lost a total of 92 lbs. Although it isn't the 100 I hoped, for 92 is pretty dang good and feels even better. I had some issues along the way. A fill that was too tight and I didn't say anything which lead to vomiting, which lead to a slip. That has all resolved and I am doing pretty dang well. The weight loss has slowed a bit, but my band is a tad loose and I'm ok with that. I don't have to be tortured over what I eat and if I want a half a piece of toast or some milk, I can do that with where my band is at today. The exercise is great. I can not believe how good of shape I am in. I plan on hiking Mt. Elbert this summer. I'm flying through clothes and there isn't a day someone doesn't comment on how good I look. And I feel good. Best decision I have ever made. Here if anyone has questions for their first year. Love my band.

Well I mean it. My wife was banded last November (late October?) and she's lost around 45 lbs. She's frustrated that she hasn't lost more than that, but still she's come real far. I'm real proud of her, and I always have a big grin on my face when she sees she went down a couple pant sizes.

Here recently she had someone make a comment about her being fat and how they had to deal with it because she was near them. She just ignored their comment, but if I was there I would have had him on his knees apologizing to her and then after she accepted the apology I would then allow him to leave to change his shorts. Funny thing is, the guy was probably 60-80 lbs overweight.

Well I mean it. My wife was banded last November (late October?) and she's lost around 45 lbs. She's frustrated that she hasn't lost more than that' date=' but still she's come real far. I'm real proud of her, and I always have a big grin on my face when she sees she went down a couple pant sizes.

Here recently she had someone make a comment about her being fat and how they had to deal with it because she was near them. She just ignored their comment, but if I was there I would have had him on his knees apologizing to her and then after she accepted the apology I would then allow him to leave to change his shorts. Funny thing is, the guy was probably 60-80 lbs overweight.[/quote']

I love it, that is great that u support ur wife like that, she should be proud???‰???‰???‰

Amazing.

Thanks so much for sharing, really is so inspiring for us newbies!x

Congrats! Great accomplishment! Thank you for sharing. I am getting banded in 16 days and experiences like yours are very encouraging.

Now that you are one year out, how have you dealt with the "head hunger"? Do you still have it? Some people say it is a daily battle and others say they no longer have a desire to overindulge in the unhealthy foods.

daisychains7- yes i deal with head hunger and believe i always will. however it is much easier when you feel fuller, longer, with lesser. the issue is getting your head to agree with your stomach. i've learned really be in tune with my stomach when i am eating. if i even feel remotely full, i put down whatever i'm eating, wait 1-2 minutes, look down at my food and if i want more, it looks appetizing, then i have another bite. if it looks bad or non appetizing, i know i'm done.

another thing i learned that i hope everyone reads is that if you have allergies or a cold, the mucus that you swallow tends to mess with your band as well. sometimes an unfill when you are sick or taking allergy pills during allergy season helps. i had this issue a few weeks back.

Thank you for answering. I think I will always deal with the same thing, but it is nice to know the band can help us be aware of physical hunger vs head hunger.