Those who are already banded, if you could go back and change something about your banding or the time since, what would it be and why?

I'd exercise more from the start because I do think I have lost muscle and am now working to build more and more and become fit.

only thing i would have changed is doing it sooner. i thought any WLS was 'the easy way out' - HA!

but, i'm glad i am on my way and at this point, would do it again

I'd exercise more from the start and I would start taking Biotin in the hopes that I wouldn't lose any hair. I'd also ask the doc to start me at higher fill doses...but he probably wouldn't do it. I think the difficult part is eating bandster style and portions while waiting for that perfect fill amount.

Hey Sunshine

Our "stats" are the same, very interesting.

I had my surgery close to a month ago and today am down 29 lbs, no fills yet. I totally think I made the right decision to both have the band and to keep it to myself.

Hey, cool about our stats! And WOW you have done amazing! Its so nice when you bandsters say that you feel you made the right decision. I think for all of us who are not banded yet, that is a question we keep asking ourself, "are we making the right decision". i love reading all the success people have, it makes me realize i'm making the right decision for me. I've searched and searched and I realize that this is not the easy way out, but I feel it is going to be a geat TOOL for my weight loss.

Also, I appreciate the tip to exercise EARLY and not waiting so long, I will keep that in mind for sure.

You guys have been so helpful to us "pre" bandsters.