Hi, My name is Tonya. I have never joined one of these sites but I thought I would give it a try. I had surgery June 14 2007. It was the best thing that I have ever done and has been very easy for me. I never have been sick and the weight keeps coming off with little exersice. I am very luck. I have lost 100 pounds already and am close to my goal... or what I am told is my goal as I never really set one. The only thing that has been a issue for me is my port. Mine is on my right side of my belly button and causes issues when I wear a belt and sit down or when sleep on my stomach. I have been told that I can get a low profile port if needed so Ithink that I will be heading in for that. I can lay on my back and see the lump from the port. Kinda weird if you ask me.

See, that's the kind of story that I want!!! Good for you! My port is to left and about 2 inches below my belly button.

Great Job Tonya, your story is the kind we need to see more of on these sites. I've only been banded since March but I am constantly saying, I want to learn to "live" with my band, not be consumed by it. I feel like a positive attitude really helps, and for me slow and steady and being able to eat with no bad side affects so far has been a real plus. I do workout, but I like it so thats all good. Keep up the great work and keep us up to date. My port is just below the center of my breast bone, so sleeping on my stomach has never been an issue. In the begining I did have to be carefull when I leaned into the washer or counter, but that seems to have worked itself out now.

Hi and welcome to LBT! Congratulations on your success with the band and thanks for sharing your story!

Edited May 20, 200818 yr by kathystrick
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