Lap band??

Has anyone had the lap band, If so how has your journey been? Thanks for any info

Visit the lap-band board. There are plenty of people willing to share their stories. Wendy

yeah I go there alot, but I was just trying to find people my own age. Thanks though

Hi Kristina, I am getting banded soon. I'll let you know how it goes

HI kristina, I am scheduled for Nov. 9, one of my best friends had it just a little over a year ago and she's doing well, 78 lbs to date, she started at 323 and is now at 245, she was a size 26 and is now a size 20, she didn't even follow all the rules and no exercising. I am a beliver of activity so I plan on still doing aerobics at least 3 days per week and I am confident it will be a journey but it will have results! best wishes Kristina! shirelle

Hi Kristina.I was just banded 3 weeks and I am feeling great.I've lost 15lbs since Friday13th and I am feel very positive and ready for whats to come.It was the best choice for me

HI. This is my 1st post, but I thought I would put it to some good. I am a 25 y/o male. I live in SoCal. I had my Lap-Band installed on Feb 20, 2006. To date, I have lost just over 100lbs. My docter tells me that men lose weight faster, but I didn't expect it this fast. I will tell you, I didnt follow my instructions to well. I mainly cut my calories. I was intaking about 700-850cal/day. I was getting only food protien, barely taking my vitamins. I haven't noticed any changes in my labs, but I have since increased my vitamin and protien intake. The weight loss for me was rather dramatic. I lost 20lbs in my 1st month. I was losing an average of 13lbs a month. My decline has slowed recently, having lost about 20 lbs in the past 2-3 mos. Hope this helps.

Kristina - Hi! I had the Lap-Band at the age of 24 on 12/8/04. Everything went great till about July... I ended up with a blockage. In serve pain and no drinking or eatting, constantly puking. Had that taken care of and everything was good again. Till November where I had an emergency revision done (11/8/05). I lost 111lbs in 11 months and my band slipped down... (most band patients should not lose 100lbs in 3 years). However since I have had the revision things have been wonderful!! You go in for fills and you really have to watch your sugars and carbs. You still dump... If you need anything else please email me! Sara

I had mine done in July of 04. I've lost 65lbs so far, which is alot slow than most people, but down is down, and not up, so I'll take it. Sarah 280/215/140~160