Are you dissappointed in your weight loss since banding?

libra · February 27, 2008

My mom was banded in October of 2006 and she's in her 60's. She's doing great. She's lost over 70 pounds so far which is fabulous considering she's on heart medication (she had a heart attack) and cancer medication (from breast cancer 5 years ago) She's also had two knee replacements which limit her exercise. Through all her challenges, she's really worked the band and is much healthier now. I'm so proud of her for the effort she's made.

Don't be discouraged by your age, you can still do this.

Lynell46 · April 14, 2008

Hi Kathy, I am 61 now but had my lap band at 60. I had a lot of health problems and the majority of them are gone I feel 100% better. I am not able to exercise because I have neuropathy from my knees down. I have lost 88 lbs as of last week. I seem to loose about 2lbs a week. I can't get over how well the surgery went I only spent one night in the hospital and didn't need ay pain medication after. Good Luck!

sfeiner · April 14, 2008

I'm disapointed in my lack of restriction. Concidering that I haven't had much except for my 1 week when I was too tight, I think I've done OK. It's been much harder to get proper restriction then I expected.

Doddie63 · April 21, 2008

No I am not unhappy with my weight loss. I have lost 1/2 lb per week for over a year now. I have 5.5 ccs in a 10 cc band and have great restriction. I still forget to chew my food on occasion and have to barf but that is not more than a few times every few months. I have arthritis in both joints and although I try to exercise, my heart is not in it. That is why the slow weight loss I guess. I have been able to control my head hunger by eating "hard protein" every 4 hours as suggested by my clinic. If I do, I rarely experience hunger of any sort. As for medications, I have had them reduced or eliminated. Sure would recommend the band to anyone reading this site. Doddie