How long have you had the band?

[SJB 0]

I was just wondering if anyone out there has had the band for a long time and if you had any complications? Would you do it again if you had it to do over again?

[Jenn 0]

susie, Um yup just got my band so no help there but I was wondering? How much weight have you lost since you had surgery?

[gunn4ya 0]

I have had my band since March 05. It has been a slow process for me but at least it has been gradual. Before the band I was wearing a 26/28 I am now down to a size 18 bottom and a 14/16 top. I have had no complications other than getting use to the fills. You really have to learn to eat all over again so that you dont PB. If I had to do it all over again, I'd be first in line!!!!

[beachgirl 2]

Almost 10 months here and I agree, complications free just get use to the fills and eating again. I would be second in line behind you Tanya.

[Marimaru 7]

I'll have had mine for three years in July. I have not had any complications. I'm a little anemic, but if I could remember to take my stupid Iron, that would go away completely.

I'm a "slow" loser, but I wouldn't trade my 80lbs for anything, and I would do this all over again.

[SJB 0]

Jenn - I was just banded 4 days ago. I lost 14 on the preop liquid diet. The day after the surgery I had gained 10 lbs. As of this morning I had lost 20 lbs so I guess about 6 lbs in 4 days?

[Chickie 15]

I don't know what you consider a long time, but I have been banded for 27 months. I am happy with my band, and if something should happen to my band, for whatever reason, if I can be, I would be re banded.

[tztmama 0]

I have had my band for 1 yr and 8 months. I went from 226 lbs to 148 lbs - size 20-22 to 8 - 10. I have an extended Tummy Tuck planned for this July. I have had a fairly complication free journey. A couple of times I had an over-fill but it was adjusted and I'm fine.

[tann 2]

I'm 14 months out, and no problems with me. I would do it again, even if I had to pay for it myself.