I love my band!

I've just got to say, I love my lap-band!  It's not the right choice for everyone, and I'm not trying to start a flame war, but I just felt like sharing my joy with my decision.  I'm now 3 months out and 32 lbs down, the two fills I've had were easy, and I feel great.  At first I was sooo jealous of my wonderful RNY and DS friends for their rapid weight loss.  But now I'm on cloud nine.  If anyone out there is still researching surgical options and wants to know more about the band, feel free to write me.

Jessica,  Good for you- you go girl!!!!  It  is all  about  doing what you feel is best for your health and well-being,isn't it? I love that we can all decide what works best for us, and support each other in our decisions. Many people have seen great results from the band on here.You are  doing great girl- keep up the good work! ((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))) Ellen

Yep - the band when adjust/filled correctly rocks the shiznizzy! I've lost 167 lbs. Lulu from Hee Haw was on Inside Edition tonight saying how her LapBand helped her loose 187 lbs. She said she was gonna keep loosing till she lost 200 lbs exactly. I too had RNY Envy while waiting for my band and fills to kick in. But, boy oh boy when it did - it was finally nice to be able to catch up with everyone else in the enjoyment of finally loosing weight. Congrats to you!! Hug yourself. Pat yourself on the back. Do a little irish jig. Good job well done!!! Jodi

Thank you so much for posting this! I needed an uplift!

Ihave to agree with you...wholeheartedly! I am 4 months out and just hit my 37 lb loss mark this am!  I have been at a standstill for the past month and was starting to second guess my decision! I am now feeling restriction and doing soooo much better with my foods!  I was so glad to see this post and decided to join in the band celebration as well!      

Jess your doing awesome.

Jessica, Congrats on the terrific success! I think it's great when a post-op is successfull...and it doesn't matter which surgery they have! Shoot....I think it's even more terrific all of these who loose +50 lbs while on their pre-op diet (I wish I could have done that!!!). We're all alike that way...we were/are all obese with the same ultimate goal of no longer being obese. It comes down to having to make lifestyle changes and what is the best way each of us can personally achieve that. I am in awe of those of you who do so great with the lap-band. I know that it takes alot more self discipline than the RNY does.  So no..no flame war. Just total support and joy for you...and for everyone else...for being a loser! Sherri

You guys are the best, thanks for the support.  Congratulations and best wishes to everyone traveling this exciting journey.

Jessica I couldnt figure out how to send you a private message so I will ask my question on this thread. How long did Dr Evanson make you wait before you got your first fill? And how long were you on liquids, mushies, etc? I know every Dr's rules are different. Just curious what Dr E's were.