I had my lap band April 7 2004. I juist can't belive it is going off. It is still alot of work calories do count no matter what you have done. Just wated to share.

Hey Pegleg: MORE details and if you have lost 100lbs since being banded then you MUST MUST post some pics on the "before and after" thread. It is imperative.

Who banded you?

Where were you banded?

What did you weigh prior?

What do you weigh now?

Any complications or issues that you faced along your journey?

SPill the Beans, fill us in. We are a nosey bunch here.

Yes, Yes, give us the SCOOP! Way to go, girl!

What a fantastic job! Please post more about your success with the band, it is always such an inspiration to those of us following you.

Yes, give us details! And photos! Have you reached your goal weight?

I agree you are coming up on your one year so photo's please and of course everything Penni has on her list..

100 lbs! Good on ya !!!

YEAY !!

Aud x

WOW! Way to go! Please tell us more and get us some pictures

You have to know that caloires do count even with this help we have in the band. You need to walk. Its not easy it is work. But it is worth it.

Date:April 7,2004

Who did the banding: Dr. Lusco

Where was it done :Cartias Hosptail in Louisville Ky

My starting weight was: 290lbs

My weight now is: 190lbs

I need to lose: 30lbs

I have todate 2 1/2 cc

I have no complants so far and would do it again.

How do I get the measure on the bottom of my page.

Stupid question...before and after thread? Where is it and how do I get to it. I finally have some pic's to post....

Thanks ya'll.

LapBandTalk.com - Lap Band Talk Forum - Before and After Pictures

There ya go

Hey, Peg leg: You were banded the day after me. OK the comparison thingy mentioned in the Homework thread comes into play now.

Banded 1 day apart.

I weighed 6 lbs more at the beginning.

Peg lost 100lbs

I have lost 56lbs.

Everyone is different. STOP comparing yourselves guys.

You have to know that caloires do count even with this help we have in the band. You need to walk. Its not easy it is work. But it is worth it.

Date:April 7,2004

Who did the banding: Dr. Lusco

Where was it done :Cartias Hosptail in Louisville Ky

My starting weight was: 290lbs

My weight now is: 190lbs

I need to lose: 30lbs

I have todate 2 1/2 cc

I have no complants so far and would do it again.

How do I get the measure on the bottom of my page.

Thanks Penni!

POR NADA!!!

Thanks Penni!

Pat Fernandez

Banded Feb13, 2003

Where: University of chicago of Illinois, Surgeon, Dr Santiago Horgan

Starting weight 272

Weight to date 170

Want to lose 30 more

I have to date 3.5CC

Hi Pat -- welcome to the Chicago bandster club! There are a lot of us around, but we're way outnumbered by Texans!

You are coming up on your two-year anniversary. . . any insights you'd care to share?