Today I had my post-op even though surgery was 17 days ago. The surgeon seemed really happy and surprised to discover I had lost 17 pounds. My band does not have much restriction so I will have a first fill in two weeks. All in all, I am very happy with the progress so far. I no longer take blood pressure or diabetes medicines and that makes me very happy. I'm still on arthritis medication, but am hoping once large amounts of weight come off, I'll be able to survive without it. I would recommend the lap band to anyone!

Congratulations! That is awesome!

I too have arthritis and hoping for less weight, less pain.

Keep up the good work!

Congrats ,, good job,, I just got my band 10-8-2015,,, hoping I can report similar results,, pat your self on the back!