115lbslapband

I'm located in Manassas Virginia!! For those who need information regarding Mexico - I think it was great!! I had my band in 2004 and I have weighed 115 since 2005. I had two fills back in 2005 and I am still holding 4 years later!! In 2004 I jumped up to 164lbs and had two heart attacks - even though I have never smoked or drink -- after the band I have never had any health problems since!! Congratulations to all who have had the band and congratulations to all who are planning to get the band -- it will be the start to a great and healthy life!!! See the attached photo!!

Not sure why I got the earlier message about a refund - not me!! I got banded in Feb 2004 and I have been 115lbs since 2005 and I still love my band -- it is amazing -- I mean really amazing!! Has anyone had the band this long??? I am curious about other long time users. I haven't had a fill since Dec 2005 -- absolutely no complications but I want information on other long timers. I have tons of pictures if anyone is interested. (perkinsconcrete@msn.com) Best wishes to everyone.

Way to go congratulations you are almost there!!! Best wishes and blessings always.

I am very interested in attending the lap band convention and three more fellow employees who have had the band may be interested. I have weighed 115lbs for three years with my band -- I've had the band for almost 5 years now. It is such a life changing event and it gives you your life back!!! I love my band!!! I love life after having two heart attacks at age 40!!! The band is amazing I have tried to attach a picture of me as of three weeks ago. If anyone wants to see pictures of my journey email me at perkinsconcrete at msn dot com. Take care and go bandsters!!! Live life again!!!

Congratulations - you are doing great!! Slow and steady wins the race!! My year seemed a life time but now time is flying by.

I had the band 2004. I weighed 170 5'2 and in Aug 2005 I weighed 115lbs and have remained the exact same weight for almost 3 years. During my first year I only had 3 fills. The last fill was in 2005. Being your old normal weight is an amazing dream come true. I had always been a size 2 my whole life, 20's 30's marriage -but then in 2004 I ballooned up to 170 had 2 heart attacks and the Dr. said that all us women are all alike -- we eat eat and get fat and think oh no I'm having a heart attack. I was a non-smoker, drinker and extremely low blood pressure. I started helping my parents who both have cancer in their 60's and I have been under major stress. The Dr.s in US would not let me have the band until I gained another 50-60lbs even after having 2 major heart attacks at the age of 40. I went to Oasis of Hope Hospital in Mexico and received the best treatment ever in a hospital. Being normal weight and healthy is a dream come true. Lets hear it for the BAND!!!

I was also banded in Mexico 2004. I have weighed 115lbs for almost the past three years. I only had to have 3 fills total the first year. I started at 170 but had 2 heart attacks at age 40 -non smoker & drinker, low blood pressure - but have 2 parents dying of cancer in their 60's so I was probably stressed out. The Drs here told me to gain another 50 lbs before I could even be considered. Thought maybe I would die first so went to Mexico -- the best decision I have ever made. I love my band - I love having my healthy life back. I live here in Northern VA would love to talk with other bandsters!!

I had my lapband done in 2004. I have weighed the same 115 lbs since Aug 2005. I only had 3 fills done the first year. Are there any other long timers with the band? Any long term effects? All of my medical issues disapeared back in 2004 after the band. I went to Oasis of Hope in Mexico because I was not the required 100lbs overweight but I had 2 heart attacks with no health insurance. I started at 170 and ended at 115 and have weighed the same for almost 3 years. I would love to find others with the same back ground.