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[pinkylaty 42]

Hi All ,

I am 46 yr. old women and will be getting my lap band on the 3rd of feb.I have been like a yo yo all my life and even had a balloon inserted but gained all the weight back once it was removed.I am 5'1 and weigh 90 kg.I just do a lot of emotional /binge eating and this is my last chance to give it my best try.Would appreciate all the help and support I can get.

Aasma

[rosettag 122]

Hi Aasma, I'm Italian and live in Milan. This forum is great and supportive.

It was lucky of me to have found it!

I was banded 2 years and 8 months ago. I lost 50/52 kg the first year, but gained 4/5 the second year, but I think only few people can maintain their lowest weight. I 've been the same weight for nearly a year now.

When I was banded I was 59 years old and, as you write, il was my last chance.That's why I was absolutely determined to make my band work.

[pinkylaty 42]

Hello ,

Thank you for your reply.I think its amazing that you kept the weight off and just gained 4-5 kg .Did you have any trouble with the band generally and are you happy with your weight now?

[rosettag 122]

Hello,

I didn't have any trouble with the band. I had also my gallbladder removed because there was a big stone in it. When I woke up from the anesthesia I felt a slight pain in my belly, which went away afer an hour. From that moment on, I have never had problems at all and no pain, no hearhburn, no reflux. The incisions didn't hurt or burn, but I felt as if I had been exercising for hours after a long period of inactivity. My muscles (those of my belly) ached when I had to get up or sit up and lie down.

I don't know if I am in the "green zone".sometimes I think I am, other times I am a bit doubtful about that.

I 'm satisfied with my weight loss, I'm no longer obese, but only in the medium range of overweight. I 'll be 62 next March 2nd and I think it wise to accept my current weight.That doesn't mean I ' ve given up achieving normal range. These days I've gone on a low-carb, low fat, high Protein diet.

I' not in hurry..one day at a time.We are powerless over past and future.

But TODAY we can do as much as we can to get where we want.

Best luck to you!!!

[SecretBander 79]

I'm a 30 yo woman and am having surgery feb 4. I'm. 5'4 and 240. What is the balloon procedure you made reference to ?

[pinkylaty 42]

The lap band on the4th of feb but now I am having second thoughts.I had a meeting with my doctor today and he told me about all the risks involved and I am so confused now and then I went on youtube and found ppl saying how it turned out bad for them.I dont know wat to do ((((((

[rosettag 122]

Pinky, trying to be informed about what you are going to do is right and understandable. But, if you go on collecting information (above all in the internet where anyone can say anything), you'll unavoidably find people who have been disappointed or worse..it is a question of statistics

I would suggest finding a surgeon you trust and few reliable people whose opinions you consider sensible , and making your your decision.

Hugs!!!!