Hi everyone, I'm very interested in being banded, but my BMI is currently at 35. I did have a surgeon approve me for the procedure, but I'd like to hear from any of you who started out at a lower starting BMI.

I have fibromyalgia, and the drugs I take for that are not optional, however, they have resulted in a significant weight gain and a dramatic increase in my appetite. With the fibro, every extra pound means more pain, so I'm pretty desperate to at least stop this in its tracks.

Can anybody share? Thanks.

I was a BMI of 35 when I first started the program. I had the band on August 17th, 2009. I started at 200lbs and I am now at 178. I have lost 22 lbs. I was hoping to loose the weight faster, but at least it is coming off. I am so glad that I had it done and I would do it again if I had the chance.

Edited November 20, 200916 yr by allymarieboz