Why I went with the BAND 8 years ago...and still would

Hislady
on 12/1/11 12:46 pm - Vancouver, WA

I applaud you my dear Bette you have indeed rocked that band! You are so right that no surgery is right for everyone! This was a perfect surgery for you and you have worked hard and done an amazing job! Kudos to you my dear!!

clubnewyou
on 12/1/11 12:54 pm - TN

your story motivates me i admire your strength wait til you see my before and after pics i cant wait to see them myself thanks for being honest always about the good side and bad side of this procedure congrats to you now please allow yourself to take a bow

you deserve it

marymcd54
on 12/2/11 3:53 am - Warwick, RI

well said! I enjoy all your posts also fyi.
I am 4 months out and I too know it was the right surgery for me!
Keep the posts coming!

Marylmcd

Jean M.
on 12/2/11 4:54 am

Revision on 08/16/12

Brava, brava!

Thanks for all your contributions to this forum, Bette. I especially appreciate your level-headedness and sense of humor.

Jean

Jean McMillan c.2009-2013 - Always a bandster at heart
author of Bandwagon (TM), Strategies for Success with the Adjustable Gastric Band & Bandwagon Cookery. Bandwagon for Kindle now available on Amazon. Read my blog at: jean-onthebandwagon.blogspot.com

cheyenne000
on 12/2/11 10:38 am

VSG on 03/25/16

Happy Bandiversary Bette! Love reading your post..

Lapband - Jan 2009 weight goal reached with lapband. Revised to VSG- 1/25/16

karen C.
on 12/2/11 8:50 pm

Happy bandiversary! You rock.

karen c
liquid diet 5/8/09
lap band 5/22/09
first fill 6/17/09 2cc
removed 10/6/11 due to erosion

Iam_with_the_Band
on 12/3/11 4:14 pm

Lap Band

Congrats Bette! It's so good to see you're still here and still an inspiration to myself and others! YOU were the first person I saw here on OH who was even close to my pre-op BMI! I agree with you and I appauld your ability to communicate in such a respectful and kind manner!

Here's to you and another 8 years with your LapBand!

12/09 and 6/11, 9 skin removal procedures with Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey Mexico
Revised to the Sleeve after losing 271 lbs with the LapBand.

DivineMs.M
on 12/5/11 12:55 am

You are strong, independent and a great role model. Keep going Bette, my life is better knowing you.

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