Kate S
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5 years today since I made appointment & came home to research talk & info sites.
I was banded in September 2008 at 130kg in Cairns, Australia.
My surgeon was John Knott - who made it clear that this was a lifetime committment to regular checks etc.
I had lost & kept off 40kg to November 2012 but had to have band fluid released for prolapse op.
I slowly put on 10kg over the next few months (including Xmas & New Year treats!) but am now back to having fluid replaced & getting head around regular exercise again.
All I can say is that it works, take all the help that's offered - regular follow ups with surgeon, dietician, exercise help etc.
My type 2 diabetes, arthritis and high blood pressure have all been affected for the better by the weight loss AND I DON"T HAVE TO BUY CLOTHES FROM THE FAT SHOPS.
I was banded in September 2008 at 130kg in Cairns, Australia.
My surgeon was John Knott - who made it clear that this was a lifetime committment to regular checks etc.
I had lost & kept off 40kg to November 2012 but had to have band fluid released for prolapse op.
I slowly put on 10kg over the next few months (including Xmas & New Year treats!) but am now back to having fluid replaced & getting head around regular exercise again.
All I can say is that it works, take all the help that's offered - regular follow ups with surgeon, dietician, exercise help etc.
My type 2 diabetes, arthritis and high blood pressure have all been affected for the better by the weight loss AND I DON"T HAVE TO BUY CLOTHES FROM THE FAT SHOPS.
Age: 77
Height: 5 feet 10 inches
Starting Weight: 286 lbs
Weight on Day of Surgery:
Current Weight: 220 lbs
Goal Weight: 185 lbs
Weight Lost: 66 lbs
BMI: 31.6
Surgery: LAP-BAND
Surgery Status: Post Surgery
First Dr. Visit: 05/30/2008
Surgery Date: 09/30/2008
Hospital Stay: 3 Days
Surgery Funding: Insurance
Insurance Outcome: 1st Letter Approval