Bridget, I see that you had Lapband. Our surgeon tells us that Lapband loses slower than RNY, but at couple years, they average out. Please don't get upset if you are comparing your weight loss to RNY because they are not the same. My mom is having Lapband in a couple months. Do you mind sharing your weight loss with me at this point? You can private message me if you'd like. Hang in there! ...Jill

Just wondering if their is any "new jersey lap band people on here that were done in feb?" just wondering. Thanks!! Bridget k.

Surgery date: 2-5-07 Weight Loss from highest weight: 75 pounds 310pd " " from date of surgery 63 pounds 297pd Weight to go: 84 pounds 150pd Current weight: 234pounds I can't help anyone stuck. I didn't drop any weight for a month. Then I lost 10 pounds in a week and a half. And that was only because a spider bite me and I was sicker than a dog and didn't eat much of anything. I started back eating for two days and gained a pound back. I feel like I don't eat any thing, but the weight just doesn't want to come off. So the only thing that worked for me was not to eat anything, but then I was so weak and shakey. And I knew it was from not eating right. But any exercise does seem to help. Walking, swimming, working out. Good Luck everyone. Charlotte

Thanks for your post. I had been avoiding this board so I wouldn't get depressed seeing all the big numbers that others are losing. It feels great that I'm not alone. Thanks for your words of encouragment! ...Jill

Hi Mariam, No I never had ulcer's before surgery. I did not have an edg before surgery though. I had lap RNY Feb 5th, 07; I have lost 47 since surgery (but 27 before) surgery for a grand total of 75 lbs since Dec 06. I was told I developed ulcers because of taking so much pain medication; and bacteria of the surgery. I don't know if they took a byopsy but I am sure they did. Some of us just get the luck of the draw I think! Still I would do it all again. I feel much better than I have in years! How about you? What weight did you start at? I feel I have been a very slow loser; my NUT says that is a good thing. I am losing fat not muscle! Well I would still like it to be much faster; considering I feel I have made many sacarfies.. I have went from a size 24 to a size 16! Hope all continues to go well with you.. Sincerely, Judy R