At age 48 I had tried every diet I think out there. Depressed about my constant failures and concerns about turning 50 and not being able to get my body back in shape, also I was going through menapause as well, which by the way was instant thank god! LOL Lucky me.

As soon as I first heard of lapband which was in a small article in a magazine I began researching, within 30 days I had made the decision that this would work for me. Unfortunately I did not qualify in the US as I was just under the minimum requirement, also when I went to a local Florida facility these doctors only had about 200 surgeries under their belt. I also was shown the scars from their patients and thought it was showing more of a scar with the US docs. I researched and personally made the choice of Dr Rumbaut. He had at the time 2000 surgeries under his belt, had trained years prior and his practice is at the hospital our president would go to if he was in Mexico and became ill. I had never had surgery before. See next entry! I am out of space:tt2:

2nd part!

The surgery, hospital,staff and doctor was outstanding. I asked the doctor to take special care on the inscissions because I was a boater and wore two piece bathing suits or would after the weight loss. He did just that! I have very little scaring and now at my two year reunion I am 4lbs from my original goal of 155 currently at 159ish...

Never not one day do I regret having this surgery. For me it WAS the solution. I am mindfull to have it adjusted now 1 time a year and have a new goal of 145 for next year this time. That will be it for me I will be in a loose 7-8 size as I can fit in them now. Going from a tight 13-14 to a very loose 9-10 boardering on a 7-8 makes me:thumbup:...

To people out there thinking about this. If you are a volume eater, then this is the answer! Go for it:thumbup:

Thankyou for sharing your story! I was banded 4 days ago and am soooo excited about finally achieving my 'ideal' healthy weight.

I am 48 and decided I didn't want to hit 50 fat and frumpy! I am 5'7" and was 214lbs on operation day (last Friday). My goal is 140lbs, so our ages and stats are similar.

You have given me the boost I regulary need to say "come on new life, I love you"!!!

i'm glad to hear your both happy with being banded. my daughter was banded a year ago february 8th and has lost 115 pounds so far. i wish both of you luck!! talk to you soon.

Wow you look fantastic! Congrats!

I love my band. I was a volume eater and it sure helped that. I got the band orginally because of my health. I have liver disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholestral. I had to make the decision to pull the plug on my Uncle who had the same illnesses I have and was only 63. I was 55 at the time and I have 4 grandchildren I want to see grow up. I no longer have diabetes or high blood pressure. I am taking 11 pills less a day since the lap band. That helps my liver counts, so my liver is getting better. Losing the weight has been the bonus. The lap band has helped me do what I couldn't do on my own. I don't even mind obeying the rules now because the benifits have been so great.

Which hospital did you have the procedure at in Monterrey?

I love my band tooo much also :biggrin: I have lost 50 51 pounds so far and I am 8 months post op. Its the best desicion I have ever made... the only problem is now I want everyone I know thats morbidly obease to have the surgery and I know this is not the right way of thinking :cool2: I just want to share my happiness!!!! great job on your success!!!!

I was banded on 11/04/08 and I started out at 258 before surg and the day of surgery weighed in at 238lbs. I am now at178lbs and feeling great. I do not regret my decision to be banded whatsoever, I absolutely love the fact that I no longer wear and insulin pump or have to take any type of BP meds. My bloodsugar is normal all the time. It is one of the best things that has ever happened to me.......

WOW !!! You look so different and you look great !!!