Hi everyone. I'm thinking of getting the band. I've been overweight 10 years and I'm at the end of my rope. My sister-in-law got it done and it was quite successful for her.

My questions: What is your story? Was it a great success or great failure?

How many of you feel you can get to your goal weight? Is it really possible? Or do just a few make it and the rest hope for the best?

Has anyone got it done in Little Rock, Arkansas? Any great doctors there I should know about?

I really do appreciate any comments. I'm terribly depressed about my life going the way it is with this weight. Well, I don't have to explain it, I'm sure everyone understands.:help:

Linda

Linda,

I am from Texarkana, Texas....I was banded on 4/6/07 and I have lost 37 lbs....it has been the most wonderful thing I have ever done for myself...I would do it again tomorrow....I was a self-pay....$15,000.00 ...worth every penny....

Linda,

Im not from Arkansas Im from TN and i would have the surgrey again in a heartbeat. My surgrey was March 21, 2007 Ive lost 64.5 lbs. so far and counting. but it was the best thing ive ever done. I wish you luck

Hi, I have been banded a year and I am considered an average loser at 2 lbs a week. I lost 52 lbs my first year. Year 2 came and that is when I started to have issues with my fill level. That being said about 8 weeks ago I had to go for a slight unfill because I couldn't hold down solids. It took me a good 6 weeks to finally get back to where I have good restriction. I have 50 more lbs to go and this time I know I can do it. I have already lost 2 lbs this week. I am perfectly fine with losing 2 lbs a week. Good luck.

Diann, were you happy with your doctor? Would you recommend him? I wouldn't mind travelling a bit to get to a good doctor. I'm from Arkansas and I haven't really been investigating doctors. That will be my next step. Thanks!

Linda

One of the best decisions I've ever made! Good luck with your search!