Its been 5 years since my surgury!!!

John T.
on 8/30/12 1:13 pm - Highlands Ranch, CO

I have not been on this site in probably a year and 1/2. I got from obesity help that i had my lap band surgury 5 years ago!
Whats happened to me?
1) i went from 360 dont to around 185ish.
2) I stayed around 190 for quite a while
3) About 2 years ago i was having some problems. I was getting alot of reflux issues and so the doctor loosened my band
4) over the course of a year i ballooned up to about 220.
5) I have recieved some fills which now I am about 210 and on the loosing track again.
6) I find it much harder to loose than before, but doable. Im now exercising 5 times a day and taking it a little at a time.

Anyway....just wanted to say hi....

I have 5 years of experience at this now...so if you have questions feel free to email me. hope i can answer any questions! :)

John T banded 8/29/07 high/surgury/current/goal = 360/346/187/174

justjudy
on 8/30/12 1:46 pm - Canton, MI

Lap Band on 05/25/07

Congratulations, John! You are 5 years out and 150 pounds down, which sounds very successful to me. Nice going!

Judy

-Mari-
on 8/30/12 5:46 pm

Congrats and good job, Do you really work out 5 times a day or is it 5 times a week? It really does make a difference, exercise! Continued good luck!

Mari Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels!

grannymedic1
on 8/30/12 6:26 pm - Lake Odessa, MI

Revision on 08/21/12

Congratulations and thanks for the inspiration. It is amazing the things we learn as we go. You have done a fantastic job and deserve a big pat on the back.

Highest weight: 212.8 Current weight 135 Lost 77.8 pounds

cheyenne000
on 8/30/12 7:13 pm

VSG on 03/25/16

Welcome back John, Congrats you have done a great job

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

John T.
on 8/30/12 7:30 pm - Highlands Ranch, CO

Lap Band on 08/29/07

Oops! correction. I work out 5 times a week...not day!

thank you everyone...i promise i will check in once in a while.

sometimes you need help/support no matter how long.

John T banded 8/29/07 high/surgury/current/goal = 360/346/187/174

pineview01
on 8/30/12 9:22 pm - Davison, MI

Lap Band on 02/25/09

Way to go John! It is so good of you to stop in and update us.

Great job with that band.

BAND REMOVED 9-4-12-fought insurance to get sleeve and won! Sleeved 1/22/13! Five years out and trying to get that last 15 pounds back off.

Iam_with_the_Band
on 8/31/12 7:27 am

Lap Band

I am waiting to see the AFTER picture of you by your truck!

It was your avatar forever!

You've done great! You look GREAT! And I know your life has changed drastically in so many positive ways in the last 5 years!

It's been my pleasure watching you become half the man you were when I met you almost 5 years ago!

Take Care Buddy!

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.

Stephanie M.
on 8/31/12 9:02 am

I checked out your profile and your BMI is listed in the 26 range, just a tad high. It is normal to find it harder to lose as you approach your ideal weight. I would go high protein, low carb and be religious about it for a couple of week**** the gym and stay away from the scale, for the time being. You've done well, congratulations!

6-7-13 band removed. No revision. Facebook Failed Lapbands and Realize Bands group and WLS-Support for Regain and Revision Group

John T.
on 8/31/12 9:31 am - Highlands Ranch, CO

Lap Band on 08/29/07

Stephanie...actually its no longer in the 26 bmi range. im more about 29 bmi...i gained some weight when i loosened my band. Getting on the right track now! :)

John T banded 8/29/07 high/surgury/current/goal = 360/346/187/174

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