I've been on LBT forever and hope to read it over and find some of the people I used to chat with on here. I just wanted to tell me story since it's changed so much since the last time I was on here.

I got my lapband in May of 2005, so about 3 and a half years ago. I was about 263 pounds at that point. I lost down to 185 at one point, then got pregnant in October of last year. Our sweet baby girl is 4 months old now and I am around 220 lbs. I just had a fill and don't feel too bad about my weight since I just had a baby.

If I was asked if I'd get the lap band again I would do it for sure. I have loved my band from day one. The band is not for people who are not 100% serious about losing weight though. If you cheat it will hurt or make you sick. If you eat the wrong thing it gets "stuck" and feels like crap.

My band is tight as a drum right now and I'm on straight liquids. I'm trying to do a quick weight loss thing since I gained like 35 lbs from the baby. Thank you lap-band for stopping me at least 900 times from eating the wrong foods. I could never live without you!!! :biggrin:

Hi Hamu,

Thanks for sharing your story. Those of us that are new to our band really appreciate stories like your. It is good to know that long term people like you still love their band. Congrats on your new little one! Send pictures since I know we would all love to see her,and you!

Congratulations on your new baby, it's great to hear from long time banders. Since I am only about 2 and a half months out. Good that you didn't gain too much when pregnant.

I feel this is more a tool than a miracle you get out of it what you put into it...no pun intended.

Helps you make the right choices. Especially the food ones.