I was wondering if anybody on here has had their band for 2-3 years or longer and if so, can you tell me about life with the lap-band after the initial weight loss.

And do you find that support groups and check ups are key to success?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

I have been banded for 2 1/2yrs. I can honestly say that it has been hard for me. It took me a long time to lose the weight I have. I think that my dedication to everything is quite limited. It took until my 2nd year to feel any restriction. So before that I felt like I was doing the same as all the other times I lost weight. After the last fill, I finally felt what I had heard everyone talk about. Which was kind of hard to get use to cuz I have always been able to eat whatever I want. I tend to over do it with exercise and then get burned out. Then I take a week off and feel horrible. So my new years resolution this year is "everything in moderation." I don't think I will ever figure it all out, but I just keep plugging away. This site is my way of staying accountable. I only go to the doctor now once a year, and my band is full to capacity. The weight loss challenges and exercise challenges on this site keep me going. And the big bonus is whenever you have a bad day or feel like you blew it, you can come here and get pumped back up and great advise from people that have been where your at. And they truely care. So thanks to everyone! You guys keep me going. I would definately do the band again, it is hard work, but well worth it.

Hey,

Sorry it took so long to respond, im working a lot lately.

I work out at the gym 3-4 times a week for 30mins on the elliptical, its all i really need these days and i actually need it or i feel like crap.

Shelley congrats on getting a date i think its fantastic you want to take this step!

Feel free to pm me anytime

Bel

Edited January 28, 200917 yr by Bel