Are there any bandsters out there that have had there band for a few years ? How are you coping, have you gained any weight that you lost and if so how did you deal with it ? I am 21 weeks post op and am so far thrilled with the results, but am wondering if this really is the answer to my prayers or if I may face problems later on.

thanks

Gaynor (uk)

hello Lady Gaynor. I'm not a veterian, but my DH is. His 2 year bandiversary is fast approching. He has lost just shy of 200 pounds and is still loosing. (keep your fingers crossed, we weigh tonight, and I'm hoping he crosses into Tripoli tonight.)

He hasn't gained back any of his weight, but he has had several very long plateaus. I think it's been good, because it has given him the chance to get used to getting smaller and smaller.

(I'm just a baby bandster myself.)

Hi Gaynor,

I'll have been banded two years on August 20, and I'm holding my own at about 120 lbs down. Regain is not really a concern at this point, since my lifestyle has changed so much since being banded.

The rest of our lives is a very long time, so I never say never. But for the time being all is wonderful.

2 yrs here, 75 down, .. i'm stuck right now, but i'm able to maintain.. if i never lose another pound i'm better off than i would have been going up...

Thanks guys, thats just what I wanted to hear.

Gaynor

Hi,

Two years out, had a slight regain when I quit smoking 7 weeks ago. I gained 10 lbs and now I am starting to lose it again. So, if ya stick with the program and eat Protein and veggies, you should continue to do well.

Babs in TX

Hi Babs

well done on giving up smoking, it was well worth the 10 pound gain. I too have given up and know how difficult it is.

keep on keeping on

Gaynor