Hello everyone, I am so glad that I found this site. I was banded 3/13/13 and so far I'm feeling awesome! I am so happy that a place like this exists and I hope to get to know all of you very well.

A little about me. I am 29 years old and I live in Texas. I currently work in childcare and I hold a degree in Sociology and am working on a Master's Degree in Social Work.

I have read many post here about complications post op, luckily I have been doing very well, so well in fact its almost like the band isn't there. The one thing that I am struggling with are the negative comments and horror stories that everyone insist on telling me about the band. I know several people who have had the band and have either had it removed or not been successful with their band. I was wondering, how do you all deal with people that insist on being negative about your choice to have the band and how do you keep the fears that you have in check when it comes to the subject of band rejection and slippage (which I know are not very common issues)?

Thanks!

Venita

I only told a few people who I knew would support me. Less than a handful know. I was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome...and my gyne was concerned about my health since I was actively working g out and taking hormone pills which increased my weight. When recommended I Get it. Be encouraged. It gets easier. I have continued to lose though I gained some with the passing of my father and having knew surgery for a torn meniscus which prevented me from actively working out ...however i am back working out and will soon be in my 200's. Keep in mind I was almost 440 lbs...but with me being 6'3'' it didn't seem like it. I never had any problems with mine and I am going on 5 years and no fill.

Also...

What part of Texas are you in?

Hi Blessed, I'm in North Texas, close to Arlington. You?

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I also am from Texas about 4 hours from Dallas area maybe less I'm in east Texas part the country side ... Lol

Hey to both of you. I live in Houston.