My name is Kath and I had the lap band put in when I was 17, back in December 2003. On the day of my op I weighed 160kgs (350 pounds)..

Six years later, I weigh 75 kgs (about 168 pounds?).

I'm from Melbourne Australia. I have mixed feelings about my surgery.

I've come here to seek some answers, and see if others have experienced the same things as I have. I also see lots of people new to their band-lifestyle, so I guess I'm a bit of an old hand. I might even prove helpful, who knows.

Hi there! I'm in year three of my lap-band. Off to a great start but my weight loss fizzled out in my second year (mostly due to my lifestyle at the time), so I'm hoping year three is more productive. I still have at least 50 pounds to go.

Look forward to talking with you here!!

Christine

Can I ask why you have mixed feelings about your surgery. I think that sounds great>>350 to 168 lbs, you rock! My surgery is 7/7/09. I am getting excited now. Ready to go shopping for some cute clothes.

Fatleen,

Why mixed feelings? From where I stand I hope I make as great of progress as you have. Congratulations!

Banded 4/17/09

I'm curious about the mixed feelings, too. I'm 10 months post-op and my feelings are uniformly positive. I hope that won't ever change!

Catherine

I hope you will post over on the General Discussion thread where more people will see a 6+ year bandster and how great you've done. You'll have a wider audience to give you encouragement there.

I'm with you about 350 when I started and I'm down 110 at this point with lots to go but at 16 months post op, I have no regrets.

My name is Kath and I had the lap band put in when I was 17, back in December 2003. On the day of my op I weighed 160kgs (350 pounds)..

Six years later, I weigh 75 kgs (about 168 pounds?).

I'm from Melbourne Australia. I have mixed feelings about my surgery.

I've come here to seek some answers, and see if others have experienced the same things as I have. I also see lots of people new to their band-lifestyle, so I guess I'm a bit of an old hand. I might even prove helpful, who knows.

I too had my band in 2003.. It slipped in 2005 and I had it repositioned.. It has never worked since then. I had it filled and unfilled because too tight (reflux) but no restriction of food..NONE!!! I currently have no fill and have been since 12/08.. Not sure what my next move is, looking at the sleeve, would like to wait and see long term on that .. Anyone switched from band to sleeve and are 5 years out? Is it even 5 years old?

Hi, and welcome to the board.

I had my Lap Band for about 6 years as well;, and it was big failure for me.

Like the others here, I'm curious to know about your second thoughts regarding your surgery.

Share with us!:biggrin:

HH

I would also love to hear about your experience with the band during the past 6 years. I just got my band 2 days ago and I really like to hear from those who have had the band for a long time. Especially those who have had success (seems like you have, congrats!).

I too had my band in 2003.. It slipped in 2005 and I had it repositioned.. It has never worked since then. I had it filled and unfilled because too tight (reflux) but no restriction of food..NONE!!! I currently have no fill and have been since 12/08.. Not sure what my next move is, looking at the sleeve, would like to wait and see long term on that .. Anyone switched from band to sleeve and are 5 years out? Is it even 5 years old?

I'm sorry to hear of your troubles. How are you doing now? Did you have another surgery? Anything you could share would be

greatly appreciated...thx!