Lapband Weight Losses

Hello: I am just wondering what kind of weight losses lapbanders have had. Are you still happy you went through with the procedure? Thanks, Christine

Hi Christene, I had my Lapband surgery on Sept 7, I am down 16 pounds since surgery plus 70 before so, 86 in total....I love it now that I am getting fills...I go over on Dec 20 for my second fill. I love that I can have 1/2 tsp of pecan pie guilt free as opposed to 1/2 OF A PIE and be depressed for a week!!!! I feel I am in control now and that I am eating to live...not living to eat...Looking forward to a "little Christmas dinner" as opposed to 2 plates.... I don't regret it for a moment...the only drawback is having to pay for the band, I guess I am worth it!! Happy Holidays Darlene

Hi Christine: I had my surgery on July 24th and I have lost 40 lbs post-op. I lost 25 lbs before the surgery so that puts me at a total loss of 65 lbs for the year. I am THRILLED that I had the surgery. This was definitely the answer for me personally. I have had to work VERY HARD at exercising to have this kind of loss but I am pleased beyond words. I have always had a tough time losing weight but last month, with good restriction and some seriously stepped-up exercise (both weights and cardio), I dropped 10 lbs in a month. It's been a long long LONG time since I've had those kind of results.

Thank you for your response. This is just what I needed to know. Happy Holidays. Christine

I had my surgery in July 06 and I'm down 95 lbs to date. It's slow going but it doesn't come back on......I'll plateau for a bit then drop 5-10 lbs then plateau for a while......I'm down 5 sizes. I love my band ;0)