Back in the saddle

[stratcat 10]

Hi, back to my fav. lap band site.

Banded 2/15/11. I am a 50 year old female. 6' tall and 320 (Oh say it wasn't so - but it was) at my highest.

My port is located above my left breast and is hidden by bra strap. (my doctor perfers this location - and it seems to work just great and is covered by most bathing suits) I include this info in case anyone wants to ask me questions about my unique port site.

I am a self-pay who took advantage of a $10,000 package available here in Middle Georgia (now $12,000 ). I include this for those of you who are considering self-pay.

As I said, I was banded Feb 15, 2011 and lost 60 lbs within 6 months. My journey has been atypical. I have had alot of stops and starts. I have had several over-fill issues and my lap band service center has changed three times. First my hospital closed the bariatric surgery center, then my new doctor moved, and now finally, I think I have got a steady place.

I rebounded 10 -15 lbs when i had to have the band totally emptied then work back up to a reasonable fill level. Now that i have a new place to go to see a doctor and get fills I have decided to stop coasting and start working on losing the rest of my weight.

I hope to be chatting with people on the board and sharing your experinces as well as finding encouragement for myself.

Feel free to drop me a line.

Terri

[♕ajtexas♕ 3,771]

Welcome back Terri!

I love this site, there are so many wonderful people here sharing their experiences.

Good luck to you.

[CaGottaBand 498]

Welcome back

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

hi from me too

[Nanu 60]

Glad you are back at it!

[Maddysgram 6,159]

Nice that you joined us. Welcome back!