sweetheart181

I got my band in december of last year and I'm really glad I went with the band instead of RNY for the following reasons. -I liked that the band wasn't permanant. If something serious happened I could always get it taken out. Or if for some reason I didn't like the band then I could take it out and then go with RNY. -I'm young so if I get pregnant it is safer to have the band. -I like the fact that if I loose restriction I can always go in and get another fill instead of just dealing with your stomach stretching (I have heard about a new procedure that can make your stomach smaller if you've had RNY and it's stertched out.) -I've heard about issues with people who have had RNY having problems with really smelly gas and burping. I didn't really want to deal with this. I'm in school and I'm sure it would be no fun being the "smelly girl". -I don't like the sound of dumping or malabsorbtion. With that being said I love my band and I'm glad I went with it!

It all depends on the fit of the clothes. I was probably 185ish when I started to wear a L now I'm about 167 and I wear a M in clothes that run big and L in clothes that run smaller. I also have very broad shoulders and I'm 5'9.

everyone is doing so well! I had surgery on 12/12/08 and I can't believe it but on 10/13/09 I hit goal! It's not an easy road but it was well worth it. It's so nice not having to worry about all those little things like fitting into chairs or always thinking about food.

I have a 10cc lap band and my doctor puts in 3cc's during surgery for most patients. I never had a problem with it, I'm actually glad he did it because my bandster hell was a lot shorter than most.

Thanks!!! You will get there soon!

I felt the exact same way! Surgery was totally worth it though. I never regret getting the lap-band.

ok so since It's halloween I figured I can do some before and after halloween pics! Before about 324lbs! After 167lbs!!! and the cool thing is I'm standing next to the same friend who is the same size in both pictures. It's cool to see the difference here are a few others.

ok so since It's halloween I figured I can do some before and after halloween pics! Before about 324lbs! After 167lbs!!! and the cool thing is I'm standing next to the same friend who is the same size in both pictures. It's cool to see the difference here are a few others.