Lap band

I was wondering if the folks who have the lap band could share your experiences with me if don't  you mind. Thanks Helen

I had lapband on jan 4th, so I"m still kinda new, but I absolutely LOVE my band!  I get my first fill on Feb 4th.  I can tell a big difference already.  In fact, I'm wearing a pair of jean that I haven't been able to fit into for quite a while!!! Before the band I lived to eat, and now food really isn't that important to me anymore.  I'm eating so much healthier and love being satisfied on smaller amounts of food.  If you go to the LapBand board, you will get to hear from a lot of lapbanders.  I LOVE MY BAND and would do it 20 times, again if i had to!  Recovery was also a breeze for me, although everyone experience is different.  I would recommend it to anyone who is really ready to make positive changes in their life and their health.  You need to follow drs orders and exercise, but the band makes it a lot easier.  It allows you to eat less without being torchered with the thought of food and hunger!  I wish you all the best if you are thinking about lapband surgery.   Andrea

Hello Helen -  I have been banded for 2 1/2 years. I have lost between 90 - 10 pounds depending on the day. I have been holding strong and very happy with my choice. :-) For me the band has been my 24 hour reminder, if I eat too much it doesn't go down, it keeps me fuller longer, it's my best friend really. I personally wouldn't choice anything else for me. I have lived life normally and being active is so much easier now. I have learned that it take more then just diet to keep you healthy you have to exercise so now I don't worry about gaining the weight back becuase I am doing the right things for me. Eating righ****ching my portions, exercise all go together and yes it took my little 24 hour reminder to get my mind in the right place. Good Luck w/ your journey!!!!!