new to the site but a 3 year vet with the band

carolynmarie · July 22, 2008

I have had my share of ups and downs over the past three years with the band, but I don't regret my decision. It gave me back my life with my family and a bright future that I would not have been able to experience if I wouldn't have had the surgery. Right now I am going through a tough time with having some discomfort after meals, but I will be able to work through this. Good luck to those who are on the fence about having the surgery. Remember the band is only a tool, you have to work hard changing old habits. Some people think that it is easy, once you have the band that the weight will just fall off. Wrong! You have to change your lifestyle then you can reap the rewards.

Boysaway · July 22, 2008

Hi CarolynMarie,

Would you mind sharing how much weight you have lost with the band in three years?

Well done!

carolynmarie · July 22, 2008

No I don't mind sharing. Within the first 11/2 years I lost approximately 110#s. I not only followed the diet given to me, but exercised everyday. I also in the 3 years had only 1 adjustment. I have a unique situation. I developed scar tissue around my band because of some slippage that occurred the 1st year I had the band. The scar tissue is what restricts me now. It is good and bad. It does really limit what I can and cannot eat. I was given the option by my doctor to have the band removed, but to me now that isn't an option. Before the band I weighed 288+ and now I am at 171. Good luck and if you have any questions let me know.