Hey lapband family 2day marks 1 year since my surgery...I'm 4lbs away from goal. I've lost 72lbs so far

Thank you for posting! Us new people waiting on bands or newly banded sure need to read things like this! What has been the worst thing you have expirenced? What is your favorite? Please share!

Wow! Congratulations! What an accomplishemt. I hope to be in your shoes this time next year.

The worst thing I experience was being 2 tight. I couldn't even drink water, but the crazy part was I didn't want 2 get an unfill bcuz I was losing so much weight. The other worst thing was the slow weight lost (so b patient). The best part is shopping in regular size clothing stores...good luck guys:-)

This is a great report and congrats. I am on my second week after surgery and doing good. Since my start weight I have lost 35 pounds. Hopefully I will be right with you in a few months and really sticking to the low carb diet even though I can't eat anything yet. Do you restrict carbs or food as your success factor?

My doctor s.ays as long as you lose weight then no need for fills. From the surgery I have no idea how many ccs are in my band if any. Any feedback would be great.

Congrats! 72lbs is amazing. This is encouraging.

Are you still able to eat some of your favorite foods? Are you able to go out to eat with friends occasionally or is that a struggle? That's one of my biggest worries.

- Natalie

Yes I'm still able 2 eat a lot of my favorite foods just small portions...as far as going out, I will order from tha kids menu or just an appetizer...don't get a regular meal bcuz u will try 2 eat it all (unless u have control)..good luck

Its such a relief to hear that, it helps to hear from someone who has gone through it. Hope to be a a success story like you a year from now.

- Natalie

thanks for sharing! so great to hear success stories:)