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bas - we live in the same home town. Who did your surgery?

Kiz, Lucky you to live in VA! My younger brother and his family are in Lynchburg - I have 4 of the most beautiful nieces and nephews in the entire world. We get together two weeks a year with them - summer and Thanksgiving - and I have to say, going to that part of the country is the highlight of my year. I'm glad you are going to go to another lap band seminar. I hope this one will be more positive for you. As HarleyGirl says - the end result a year or two from now is about the same for both. It'll be interesting to hear what they say.

Kiz, Thanks for the reply. I must tell you that I thought long and hard about the band befoe I actually went and did it. I chose the band over the by-pass because it IS reversible. The turning point for me in the decision was my diagnosis of diabetes. I then began researching options because I was afraid of the potential long term damage to my only kidney. I knew what I was doing (nothing) wasn't working, and I was slowly eating myself into oblivion. I had a nurse friend who was also doing research for her hubby, and she had access to doctor's statistics I didn't have. We chose the best doctor in my city, because he offered not only the procedures we wanted, but lots of support tools, including this site. My side effects have been minimal. I've none of the sliming or bathroom issues. Post surgery discomfort was minimal - I took two additional days from work tacked on to a long weekend -for a total of 5 days recuperation, and I think a lot of that was just recovery from anaesthesia. I can say this was a great option for me. (My friend had the gastric - he's lost 50+ lbs. since his surgery in late April.) Physical hunger is never an issue for me. For me, it's a mind game, because I eat for emotional reasons. I encourage you in deliberations. It's a life changing event, but I think it is worth it. If you are anywhere close to Houston, I can recommed a great dr!

I am new to this site, and am grateful to have found it. I was banded February, 2008, and have a 2cc fill. ("Banded" still sounds like a catch and release program to me!) I'm not losing as fast as a lot of you lucky guys. I've only lost 27 pounds, and I'm also into clothes several sizes smaller, including jeans I haven't worn since before my 16 year old was born. I can't sit yet without doing myself bodily harm, but at least I can zip them without lying down! I've been able to cut my diabetes meds in half, and have dropped one blood pressure med. So, that is progress. However, I would love some ideas on how to make the lbs. come off faster. My dr. says this is not a sprint, but a distance run, and it's the numbers at the end of a year that are important. Still,I'd like it to be quicker. I look forward to getting to know some of you fellow travelers in this adventure.

I'm new to this page, and I hear you. I was banded (it sounds like a catch and release program!) in February, but I've only lost about 27 pounds, although I have gone down several dress sizes. My dr. says it's a distance run, not a sprint, but I would sure like to lose a little faster like some of you guys.