Hi, back to my fav. lap band site.

Banded 2/15/11. I am a 50 year old female. 6' tall and 320 (Oh say it wasn't so - but it was) at my highest.

My port is located above my left breast and is hidden by bra strap. (my doctor perfers this location - and it seems to work just great and is covered by most bathing suits) I include this info in case anyone wants to ask me questions about my unique port site.

I am a self-pay who took advantage of a $10,000 package available here in Middle Georgia (now $12,000 ). I include this for those of you who are considering self-pay.

As I said, I was banded Feb 15, 2011 and lost 60 lbs within 6 months. My journey has been atypical. I have had alot of stops and starts. I have had several over-fill issues and my lap band service center has changed three times. First my hospital closed the bariatric surgery center, then my new doctor moved, and now finally, I think I have got a steady place.

I rebounded 10 -15 lbs when i had to have the band totally emptied then work back up to a reasonable fill level. Now that i have a new place to go to see a doctor and get fills I have decided to stop coasting and start working on losing the rest of my weight.

I hope to be chatting with people on the board and sharing your experinces as well as finding encouragement for myself.

Feel free to drop me a line.

Terri

Welcome back Terri!

I love this site, there are so many wonderful people here sharing their experiences.

Good luck to you.

Welcome back

hi from me too

Glad you are back at it!

Nice that you joined us. Welcome back!