I just joined the forum. I had my lapband Feb 2, 2009. My highest pre surgery weight was 294, My surgery weight was 269. I just had my six month checkup and I'm at 210. 50lb to go!!

I had my Surgery in Winchester, VA, Dr Wiedower. Several co workers who had the gastric bypass tried to talk me into changing my mind and not have the band, but to get a bypass instead. I'm glad that I stuck to my guns and went through with the band. I'm losing about 10 lbs a month and I'm happy with that rate. I've had 2 fills, April and June. The April fill didn't help very much, but the June fill really worked and is still working for me. I eat about 4 ounces food at a time, 3 meals plus one to 2 Snacks a day. I've come off all my blood pressure medicine and I am working on getting off my diabetes medicine.

Congrats to you Cookie! You are doing great. Glad you stuck to your decision and did what you wanted to do.

Congrats Cookie...that sounds great and you are losing a good amount.

Glad you stuck to your guns too. You have to do what is best for you!!!

Again congrats and welcome to the board...I am pretty new here myself and will be getting banded in September and can't wait!!