ByeByeBonBon

Glad I found this thread, this was something I was wondering/worried about. I'm not banded, btw, just here (so far) to do my research -- and motivation from you guys! Between September '05 and March '06, I went from 275lbs to about 225lbs (diet and serious exercise) and didn't have any issues with skin sagging. The only problem I had was my boobs, which have never been cute or perky, and figured I'd eventually like to have them done regardless. Now that I'm considering banding, I'm at about 350lbs, my heaviest ever, and I'm really concerned about needing nips and tucks once I reach my goal weight :tongue2:

I'm reading through these and just grinning like a dork :smile2: Great inspiration, and grats to all!

I'm Laura, 21 and currently living in Portland, OR. Originally from Baltimore, MD. In a month or so, I'll be moving back east to a small town in WV to help my parents with their new business. I'm not banded, but have been here doing research, and currently searching for doctors in VA and MD to consult with as soon as I get back east!! So if anyone has any recommendations... :smile2:

Hi all :thumbup: Next month, I'll be moving back east, and have been looking around for LB doctors to get the ball rolling asap. I was wondering if anyone knew the self pay cost of Dr. Lucktong in Roanaoke, VA? Any info is appreciated, thank you!!

Hey there, everyone! After spending quite some time online, researching weight loss surgery, I've decided to become a member here to get some first-hand experiences and information! My name is Laura, I'm 21 and have been substantially overweight the majority of my life. I've tried it all, as early as 7th grade, but nothing has worked in the long-term. Two years ago, I was my smallest at 5'8, 229lbs. Today I'm weighing in at 345lbs. and am at the point of desperation. I'm hoping that Lap-Band may be the answer I need. I'll be around the forums, finding out more about the procedure. This is something I'm very interested in, and hope to eventually become another success story -Laura

New to the forums, but trying to jump in on the convo I'm 21, and 5'8 -- was always a chubby kid. Weight has always been an issue, and to add to it, I'm adopted and my parents don't know much about my birthparents' medical history. I was always the tallest kid in grade school, and my parents just figured it was "baby fat". By the time I was in middle school/first couple years of high school, I was up to ~240lbs. The beginning of senior year (2004), I'd hit ~310lbs. I began a serious, strict diet/exercise regimen accompanied by Phentermine, and dropped down to my lowest weight of about 225lbs. in the winter of 2006. Today, the spring of 2008, I'm at my all-time heaviest; close to 350lbs :'( It's a daily stress for me. The other weekend, my boyfriend and I took a trip down to the coast, and there were about 3 flights of concrete steps heading down to the beach, and then 1/4 of a mile to the coastline. Walking back up, I felt like my legs were about to snap and I was going to pass out. I still continue to watch what I eat and go out on walks daily, but it's time for a big change. Which is why I'm here, looking into the LB procedure. I'm hoping and praying that this is something that will work for me.