closing in on 7 years post-op

[PrettyThick1 1,860]

Hi Shelly your story inspires me. I just got banded Monday 5/20 and I am hearing so many negative things from family and friends about the band. I just want to constantly cry and I am wondering did i make the right decision. I am so glad to see that the band helped you to lose the unwanted pounds when you put your mind to it and now that you want to do it again you are able to do so. Thanks for sharing!

Hugs to you...no tears! If the people around you can't give you the emotional support you need, please message me or if you'd like I can give you my phone number. No one should feel as though they are going through this alone, there are far too many of us who are here and willing to walk with you through this journey.

[PrettyThick1 1,860]

Does anyone else have long term post-op stories good or bad? Would like to know more about long term use of the lap band.

My coworker has had the band for almost 11 years. I didn't recognize her before picture, it looks nothing like her at all now (starting 365, current 155, 5'9" tall) . For lack of a better description, she is a living, breathing Barbie doll now and my inspiration for getting the surgery. She looks absolutely incredible, no extra skin, looks like she's been model pretty her entire life. She has not had any complications what so ever and as far as I can tell she eats whatever she wants to.

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Never give up Shelley, Never ever give up! You know what to do. Just focus and start losing those pounds. Best wishes.