I'm sorry that I am not able to post much here.  My surgery has been a very private issue for me.  Only two people even know that I had lap band surgery.   This was a very personal decision, and I have decided to keep it that way.  Hence the lack of real information here.  I am over two years out from my surgery, and my weight is below the goal that I originally set with my lap band doctor.  I have decided to lower my goal weight and simply see what happens.  I feel wonderful!  I am able to wear stylish clothes and able to keep up with my kids.  I am now off all high blood pressure medication.  I can run up and down stairs where before I was only able to climb them slowly and deliberately.  My knees would hurt so badly since I was developing arthritis.  This lap band surgery has basically saved my life.