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[harmanm 17]

I stated the 5%' date=' and take it offensively if you must, but I don't know you or your story so obviously it wasn't aimed at you.

And it is correct, by the way. There are numerous clinical studies that support that percentage.

"Major complications requiring re-operation occurred in 106 (5.9%) patients."- http://www.obesitylapbandsurgery.com/statmain.html

"About one in 20 patients had the band removed during the study period. (5%)"- http://www.futurity.org/health-medicine/weight-stays-off-long-after-lap-band-surgery/

You can't argue statistics based on facts.[/quote']

Sorry mis didn't mean to come across like that but this was my biggest fear of having it removed. I did everything right and didnt want people saying I did something wrong. My bad...

[Blessed77 1]

I only told a few people who I knew would support me. Less than a handful know. I was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome...and my gyne was concerned about my health since I was actively working g out and taking hormone pills which increased my weight. When recommended I Get it. Be encouraged. It gets easier. I have continued to lose though I gained some with the passing of my father and having knew surgery for a torn meniscus which prevented me from actively working out ...however i am back working out and will soon be in my 200's. Keep in mind I was almost 440 lbs...but with me being 6'3'' it didn't seem like it. I never had any problems with mine and I am going on 5 years and no fill.

[Blessed77 1]

Also...

What part of Texas are you in?

[Delightful521 15]

Hi Blessed, I'm in North Texas, close to Arlington. You?

[countrygrl 175]

Hi Blessed' date=' I'm in North Texas, close to Arlington. You?[/quote']

I also am from Texas about 4 hours from Dallas area maybe less I'm in east Texas part the country side ... Lol

[Blessed77 1]

Hey to both of you. I live in Houston.