Encouragement--4 years out

I am four years out and holding with my weight loss. I recently had a tweak fill and I am losing again. The thing is, without this band I would have gained all my weight back just like every other diet I was ever on.

I had a fabulous surgeon and AFTERCARE. My surgeon's price included two years of aftercare and fills. This means I got to go in just about any time I wanted to (schedule permitting) for help. This is extremely important to my success.

If you are contemplating the band be sure you pay attention to AFTERCARE!

Anyway, I believe the surgeons where I had mine done are very committed to quality care and do an outstanding job. I have had experience with this group on a health issue my spouse had and they are awesome. I say all this to say they told me I can expect my band to be in for LIFE. One doc told me that, yes, there is a 10-15% failure rate. As with most surigical procedures things can and do go wrong. BUT, barring that 10 to 15% I can expect this band for life.

I completely trust my surgeons and have no reason not to. I am not commenting on any other person's experience because I know there are problems out there. I am just saying it is reassuring to me that my medical professionals whom I have a trusting relationship with and who have treated me with great care say this is for the long haul!

Perhaps your Drs. should do some current research. Allergan no longer says their Lap-Bands are a "lifetime" product! :-(

Congratulations and Kudos to you. It is good to hear from those who have done well and are happy. Thanks for posting.

Thanks for the post! Happy for your success and positive attitude.

6 Years today for me on my re-birth start. I have lost 138 lbs still losing a little. I would do it again in a heart beat.

Very Cool!

Thanks for the positives. Just like anything else in life, I will take this one day at a time. However, I TRUST MY DOCS implicitly and wanted to share with you the hope they have given me!

Congrates!  Sounds like you had great DOCS.  I agree after care is a biggy with the band.  So many do the surgery and don't have a clue on after care.  The best to you and your WL!

 Three years post-op for me and I still love my band as much as the day I got it installed.  I don't know where I would be without it!!!

Congratulations!