It's been almost six years now . Was important decision I made back then and I am so happy I did. I was rough in the beginning getting sick allot adjusting to a new way of eating . Which I did and I didn't . I am

Still the same person . I still like my sweets and eat a piece if hoagie / sandwich etc!

Growing up I was a very thin person and could eat anything but as I got older things changed

Kids hormones women issues etc I ended up putting on 86 lbs. Did the whole thing weight watchers diet pills, diets etc for years Then I was introduced to the Lapband. And now I'm back to myself again

I went through allot with getting sick and adjusting. I did gain back like 20 lbs and I'm in a great place!! Working out doing Zumba and power classes walking has all been now part of my normal life! I feel awesome and happy

Being between a size 6 and 8 well that makes my day! Very happier with my choice of the Lapband!!

Thanks for the inspiration, Lisa! It's amazing how once the body gets off track it's so hard to get back to ourselves again. I am newly banded but already starting to feel that return to self.

You are where we all aim to be. Bravo! I had mine placed in 2006 and did well until 2012 when cancer struck it's ugly head. After that surgery I hardly remembered my band. Now I am searching around BariatricPal.com to find my way back to the path that leads to my green zone again.

Snow & cold here in Minnesota so my walking is not very nice. Today I walked & walked in my house. I looked rather silly but it did make me feel good.

This band has saved my life, as my blood pressure is better and my diabetes is curbed. Love my Lapband.

Merry Christmas And Happy Banded New Year!

Edited December 15, 201312 yr by JOANNE M HOLL

It's so hard I do good then I don't

Had my gallbladder out and going back to the doctors for a follow up. I might get a fill

I gained like only 20 lbs to maybe 25 lbs back and if course I can't get myself back to doing the right thing. Knowing you can get a fill to help

Is great and not so great. Because your suppose to be learning to eat right and change your habits So hard

But it's been years now and I am happy at were I am. Sounds stupid over 20 lbs but 20 lbs can turn into 30 lbs and so on So you have to be worried

I hope all is well with you. Cancer is not a good thing. I only had to deal with Melanoma.

My cousins breast cancer and watched my dad die with his liver not pretty

Hope your doing well. And keep up what your doing Everyday as we know it is a struggle

We are suppose to get snow today but our snow and yours. Is very different

People here in Jersey think they will die one day if they don't run to the store lol. It's pretty funny

In glad I came back in here I still need support

I think I will always need it