I am 52 years old and have been fat all my life. I finally decided to do something drastic and was banded on July 2, 2008 by Dr.Coirin. The first two weeks were hard for me. I have lost 27 pounds to date and have about 40 to go to goal. I have an appointment on Wednesday and I guess they will do the first fill? I feel great now and have been able to get off the blood pressure medicine already. I had doubts immediately after the surgery but I am so happy now.

Pamela - only 67 pounds to lose - you lucky duck. I have more than twice that to lose. I have lost 80 since December (30 before surgery and 50 since)

Keep it up and you will be at goal soon.

Pamela - You are doing fantastic. I was banded on JUly 8th and have lost 20 pounds. You are well on your way! Do Not get discouraged! Slow and easy is the best way. I too made the best decision ever!! Hang in there!

Pamela, I'm so happy for you. I have been banded since October 2006. It's the best thing I have ever done!

Hi Pamela,

congrats. I am also a pt. of Dr. C. his a great doctor. there are actually quite a few Pt's of his in this forum. we should really try to start a thread to talk about the ups and downs of banding. I did really great my first 4 months of banding but have been on a permanent plateau for the last 3 months.

Its sort of discouraging but I have finally decided to have another fill. I still have 40 lbs to go, (my personal goal) and who knows if I can start losing again I might try to lose more.

good luck on your wonderful new journey

hi Pamela, welcome to LBT. congrats on your loss so far.