I was just wondering if anyone out there has had the band for a long time and if you had any complications? Would you do it again if you had it to do over again?

susie, Um yup just got my band so no help there but I was wondering? How much weight have you lost since you had surgery?

I have had my band since March 05. It has been a slow process for me but at least it has been gradual. Before the band I was wearing a 26/28 I am now down to a size 18 bottom and a 14/16 top. I have had no complications other than getting use to the fills. You really have to learn to eat all over again so that you dont PB. If I had to do it all over again, I'd be first in line!!!!

Almost 10 months here and I agree, complications free just get use to the fills and eating again. I would be second in line behind you Tanya.

I'll have had mine for three years in July. I have not had any complications. I'm a little anemic, but if I could remember to take my stupid Iron, that would go away completely.

I'm a "slow" loser, but I wouldn't trade my 80lbs for anything, and I would do this all over again.

Jenn - I was just banded 4 days ago. I lost 14 on the preop liquid diet. The day after the surgery I had gained 10 lbs. As of this morning I had lost 20 lbs so I guess about 6 lbs in 4 days?

I don't know what you consider a long time, but I have been banded for 27 months. I am happy with my band, and if something should happen to my band, for whatever reason, if I can be, I would be re banded.

I have had my band for 1 yr and 8 months. I went from 226 lbs to 148 lbs - size 20-22 to 8 - 10. I have an extended tummy tuck planned for this July. I have had a fairly complication free journey. A couple of times I had an over-fill but it was adjusted and I'm fine.

I'm 14 months out, and no problems with me. I would do it again, even if I had to pay for it myself.