Success of lap band after 5 years

Shiloh
on 7/13/11 11:01 am - Commack, NY
I am 5-years out with my band, down 185+ lbs. with about another 50 to lose.  I have been at a stand still for quite a while because I have been lax on getting fills and getting back to basics.  I finally went for a fill about 4-weeks ago and the weight loss has started again.

I consider myself and my band to be a miracle, because i was physically dieing 5-years ago!  Aside from needing a port replacement, which was a minor thing, I have had no band related issues in these 5-years!  Blessings,

Ron
Ron
All Time High - 451 (2003)
Date of Surgery  (7/19/06)- 365
High - 455   Current - 269     Goal - 220
Alex R.
on 7/13/11 12:57 pm - Toronto, Canada

I was banded 4.5 years ago.  I'm still thrilled. 
I'm still working on those last 10 pounds, but my life has changed so much for the better.
Zero complications. 

 



Height - 5'6"    French MIDband:  13 fills, current 8.7ccs - capacity 12 ccs

debbiejean58
on 7/13/11 9:20 pm - Antioch, TN
I am 5 1/2 years out and I am still doing fine with my band. It may fail me tomorrow but as of now I consider myself a success.
monymony
on 7/13/11 11:59 pm
Hi Kathy, I am 9 years out and I have kept my weight off. As long as you follow your surgeons program and make good eating choices, you will do well. Good luck. Mona

Veteran Bandster 2002

Nothing tastes as good as thin feels!

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