I had my lapband done in 2004. I have weighed the same 115 lbs since Aug 2005. I only had 3 fills done the first year. Are there any other long timers with the band? Any long term effects? All of my medical issues disapeared back in 2004 after the band. I went to Oasis of Hope in Mexico because I was not the required 100lbs overweight but I had 2 heart attacks with no health insurance. I started at 170 and ended at 115 and have weighed the same for almost 3 years. I would love to find others with the same back ground.

Wow...to those of us new to the band, you are an inspiration. Great for you staying at your goal. Thanks for sharing your story.

Welcome to LBT. I am not a long timer but we have quite a few on here that I am sure will be able to give their 2 cents

THAT IS AWESOME!!! I sure hope one day I can post saying I am at my goal weight of 150 lbs. I am well on my way!!! I have lost 31 lbs so far and I know that this was the best decision of my life.

Fran

AWESOME!!!!! Congrats on Maintaining.. that is WHY I chose the band!

:w00t:Wow! I am impressed and inspired.That is really great. ready2diet

Try this section Life At (or Near) Goal Weight - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion ForumIt is called 'Life at (or near) goal'.

Congratulations - you are doing great!! Slow and steady wins the race!! My year seemed a life time but now time is flying by.

WOW, that is awesome!!