I had lapband surgery in July of 2013. I had lost 180 pounds prior to surgery. At first things went pretty good, than they started taking away all the foods I had eaten to successfully lose 180 pounds!!! OMG if it isn't broke don't fix it! Thus I quit losing about a year ago, even though I work out and count every calorie that goes in my mouth! My trainer feels I'm not getting enough to eat. My band is considered a failure even though it has not slipped. However I have other problems. Now I have decided to have it removed and revised to the sleeve. Family does not support my decision. I turn 60 on Friday and my weight issues have me very upset. I guess I just need some input from others who have already done this. What can I expect, I need to lose another 50 than skin surgery and from there on to maintain. Just need some reassurance I guess. Thank you for listening.

Hang in there and do what is right for YOU! Others don't have to live in your skin and deal with whatever restrictions or limitations it imposes on you. Only YOU can decide if it's a "vanity thing" or if the surgery is needed for your health and well-being. I only bring up the "vanity" card because so many people who haven't had the surgery think that's why we do it. It's YOUR life, YOUR body, YOUR DECISION. Just commit yourself to doing EVERYthing necessary to reach your goals, whichever way you decide.