I had my lap band surgery on New Year's Eve 2007. I have had 4 fills and have lost a 27 1/2 pounds. Yeah me!!! I am just at the point where I can really feel it. And well, this was suppose to be "my year"! But I was handed another issue to resolve first. I have been recently diagnosis with a brain tumor. Doctor believes it is benign, we will know more once the pathology report comes back after the surgery. I am trying to stay focused and positive. Although sometimes it is a little hard. Funny thing is I took the news of the tumor better than when my lab band Doctor said he needs me to come in before my brain surgery to be deflated. I was so mad. I just started to have good results and now you want to undo it all. I was none too happy. He said it could cause a complication during my surgery. Has anyone had to undergo major surgery and have to be deflated? Or has anyone not been deflated and had major surgery...any complications as a result?....just curious........:rolleyes2:

Congratulations on your weight loss. I am sorry to hear of your tumor, but please do not despair. You are being deflated (unfilled), so that you can take in the nutrition you need to beat the cancer. Then afterwards when they refill you, you will be rarin' to go. If you have the energy, ask the doctor if you are able to exercise during your treatment. This will make you feel better because you are still working towards a better body. My friend always tells me, Rome wasn't built in a day. And man it's a shame, but we have to remember the weight came on in time and will come off in time too. If two years from now, you are your goal weight, well that is better than never!!!!! I've been trying to lose the baby weight since 1999!!! Take care. melissa