Hello

[Debbie Tew 0]

Hi All

I thought it about time I registered. I was banded 5 years ago at the same time as my eldest daughter, and a year after one of my closest friends. I am particularly intersted to hear from people who have also had a band for that amount of time and how they are getting on now. I am also happy to share information of my experience with 'would be' and or newly banded folk.:-)

[capricorn32 1]

Hi! How has the lap band experience been for you? Have you had any complications?

[slim2be 0]

Hi!

How are you doing with the band and your weight loss?

[Debbie Tew 0]

I had a mid-band fitted in Paris Oct. 03. I reckon I have done really well over the years. My start weight was about 14st 9lb (maybe doesn't seem that large but with lots of health complications and only being 5.4") was a problem for me. Over a 2-year period and with a total of 5 'fills' the last being in March 07. My lowest weight was about 9st.7lb but at that weight I was told by friends and family that I was "far too skinny and it aged me" I am now 11st 13lb and feel huge. Despite taking advice and continually trying hard I'm panicking about weight gain :-( On the positive side of things I still feel much healthier than I did and look better. I have no regrets about having the surgery at all; I just wish that the restriction continued forever. My band is not fully inflated I have 7.75mls and the Bands capacity is 9. I'm wandering if there's anyone out there filled to capacity and if so how they are doing, also if anyone who has had the band as long as me is experiencing the same?