Monster of a VG Band

[thebionicbroad 0]

Hey everybody,

I was banded on 12/11/06 by Dr. Milton Owens from San Pedro, CA. I have a mongo VG band, 11 cc, with 5cc in so far. I've had three fills, and no sweet spot yet. When I get the fill, and there's swelling from the adjustment, I'm fine. As soon as the swelling goes down, I have very little restriction. I don't regret one moment of this, as I'm a self-pay and highly motivated to make this work. My starting BMI was 35, and according to the charts, I'm no longer obese (yea!). No rice, tortillas, Pasta, bread, popcorn, bubbles, pastry-type crusts, pretzels, etc. They are not worth the pain. I haven't PB'd, but I've wished I had. *erp* Anyway, I have so far to travel to get to the doctor, and no one I know has been banded (all by-passes), so I think that some on-line support is called for.

The Banded Bionic Broad :clap2:

[musicalmomma 1]

Welcome to the board Bionic Broad :wave: Congrats on cracking the obesity BMI!!!! Way to go!!! Hope you get that sweet spot soon!

[thebionicbroad 0]

Thank you for the warm welcome, and good luck on the 1st!

[Big As Life 0]

Welcome to LBT and the weight loss..that is awesome....

[Iluvharleys 15]

Welcome to LBT and to bandland! You are doing great! congrats to you!