Hi there. Wondering if anyone has removed their band after goal weight because they wanted to, not due to medical reasons. And also how easy was it to maintain your weight after the removal? How hungry were you? Did you feel like you were starving in order to maintain?

Linda

I don't know of anybody who has done that... probably because one could achieve the same thing by having the Fluid removed without the risk of surgery. I've sort of experienced life as a non-Bandster for a long-time... longer than I've been filled and Banded, actually. In my first 18 months of being Banded, I lost 95 pounds. Then I became pregnant.... three times! Each time I've tried to fill after the pregnancy, the Band hasn't worked the same. So I've had to be unfilled again. Up until the start of my third pregnancy, I had maintained a loss of 60-65 pounds of the 95. It's the first time in my life I've ever maintained any weight loss for more than a day. Seriously. I was not one of those people who lost 100 pounds and gained it back. I was the person who never loss more than 7 pounds to begin with... and always gained it back + 10.

I just had my third baby... so we'll see how my final attempt at a refill goes in about 6 weeks. I can't imagine not having a tool to use... so I'm looking into a VSG should I need a revision. I really wish the Band worked as promised, however... as I really don't want to go through surgery again. It's such a different decision when one is single vs. when one has three little people to care for.

I would like to know how long it took you to get to 140lbs? I am trying to to lose about 60 to 70lbs. I am currently 210lbs now and I haven't even started my process of the LB. My doctor just approved me for it so he referred me to the LB dept @ Kaiser I am so anxious. Thank you "L"

I asked my Dr about removing the band when at goal. He just looked at me and asked me if I had ever dieted before. Of course I said yes. He then asked if I had ever failed. Well, duh!

I then got the point that this isn't a fad that is just there until I am skinny, it is a tool for the rest of my life! I would never ever have it removed. I am even wondering what happens to it after a TT. I don't want it out....ever!

I really appreciate your comments. I think you are right on everything! I am going to be banded on 8/13 but I have struggled with weight my whole life and wanting to remove the band is indicative of not wanting to part with the food. Great comments!

I asked my Dr about removing the band when at goal. He just looked at me and asked me if I had ever dieted before. Of course I said yes. He then asked if I had ever failed. Well, duh!

I then got the point that this isn't a fad that is just there until I am skinny, it is a tool for the rest of my life! I would never ever have it removed. I am even wondering what happens to it after a TT. I don't want it out....ever!

Yey! I'm loving you guys. I can't wait to wear my Levis

I really appreciate your comments. I think you are right on everything! I am going to be banded on 8/13 but I have struggled with weight my whole life and wanting to remove the band is indicative of not wanting to part with the food. Great comments!

I agree, I now see the band as a bigger security blanket than food! That is what it takes I believe to let go of food as a friend. Good luck to all of you!

Believe me, you dont want to remove it after you get to goal. Im waiting to get mine back in and i have already gained 35lbs.

I agree, I now see the band as a bigger security blanket than food! That is what it takes I believe to let go of food as a friend. Good luck to all of you!

By the way, how do you guys put that little progress line across your posts?