Good Afternoon everyone, I have been a member of and read this forum for quite awhile but have never posted. I got my band on Feb 14, 2007 it has been over a year now and I have lost 80 pounds. But not without some bumps in the road along the way. My port had to be replaced after 8 months then the new port went south and the tubing came off and was laying on a bunch of nerves which was driving my insides crazy. But thru it all my doctor was great, he didn't charge me for the two port problems and he has encourged me all the way. I am having numerous fights with the hospital and insurance, but I just keep on fighting.

Anyway there are lots of pro's and lots of con's it is all in how much you want the band and how hard you are willing to work and fight for it. Don't give up for those of you who are up against it with insurance because it is really worth the fight.

My husband has been my rock and my daughter is a great supporter. I just keep on plugging along and know it is worth it when I went from a 22 to an 18 and then a 16 and then a 14 and now some 12's. I still have 30 pounds to go and I am due in the doctor's office the first of Oct for another fill, so I will be off and running again.

Take care all

Navywife

Thanks for the inspiring story. I did not get a band thinking it would be easy, I just wanted a fighting chance!

Way to go! Keep up the great work!