Hello!! I think the band is the best invention ever! Life changing for me...I'm just under 2 yrs post-op, had reached my goal weight by 10 months and then continued on to lose 27 more pounds within the next 6 months! I feel better than ever, my health issues have resolved, and have had no complications from the band. I started out at 220 lbs (size 22) - my goal was 70 lbs - I am now a size 6 at 127 lbs!! I lost almost 100 lbs, not only reaching my goal weight, but exceeding it by losing 30 additional pounds! I've educated others as much as I can, speaking of the great benefits...If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask!!

You sure have done great!! I have been banded since the 1st of April and started at 230lb. So far I have lost 40lb. and have been at a standstill for the past few weeks. I started working out more frequently and my weightloss actually slowed (probably building muscle). How frequently did you get fills? So far I have had three and have 5cc in a 10cc band. How many calories did you consume daily and what was your activity level during your weight loss? I would love to get to 125-130lb, being 5'2" this is a good weight for me. I would appreciate any helpful hints you may have.

Thanks for your post. I think we all love to see some people's success over time on the band. I hope to have the great same results... Congrats on your success. Thanks for sharing.

Amy

Hi Brit

thank you so much for sharing! any tips you would like to share would be wonderful!

Its so great to hear from people who are in the same weight range as I am and who've had such great success in a short period of time! This makes me so emotional and just want to cry when I think of the possible success I'm hoping to have with this surgery. I'm 5'3 and 225 lbs. My surgery date is Sept. 4. My first goal is to lose at least 40 lbs by New Year's day. My total weight loss goal is to be at 125lbs.

What type of experiences have you guys had with loose skin?

Its so great to hear from people who are in the same weight range as I am and who've had such great success in a short period of time! This makes me so emotional and just want to cry when I think of the possible success I'm hoping to have with this surgery. I'm 5'3 and 225 lbs. My surgery date is Sept. 4. My first goal is to lose at least 40 lbs by New Year's day. My total weight loss goal is to be at 125lbs.

What type of experiences have you guys had with loose skin?

Angel: we sound almost like "twins" :biggrin: I am the same height and weight. I was just banded on the 30th of July. So far so good. I have very similar goals too! I look forward to hearing about your progress!

foxxy: I would love to hear about your progress as well! Where did you have your surgery done?

foxxy: I would love to hear about your progress as well! Where did you have your surgery done?

I had it done at Chapman Medical Center, in Tustin, California. My doctor is Dr. Oliak. He is great! What about you?

Having mine at Southern Surgical Hospital in Slidell, Louisiana with Dr. Clark Warden.