~ Banded 4.5 years and still happy~

Hi everyone....I dont know how to change my flashing avatar and I dont even look like that anymore!!  It has been almost 5 years since I got my lapband....I was considered a "light-weight" at "only" 242 lbs.... at 5'5.   I lost about 60 lbs. and never really lost the last 20....oh well....it's okay with me.  I had an extended tummy-tuck and breast reduction almost 2 years ago and I am a new - old girl.....  I am a size 12 and thrilled.  I have absolutly no problems and have decent restriction. Even though by surgeon was dis-barred!! I have a new loving dr.    Anyway - I check in every 6 months or so just to say "hi" from new jersey - where we just got back out electricity today !! 12 days of hell - and I gained 5lbs!!  they will be gone in a month.  Good luck to us all.........  karen in nj

Welcome Back Karen, Congrats on your success .  60lbs is great

It's good to hear from you, Karen. Congrats on the weight loss, and don't be a stranger!

Thanks for posting. We love to hear from long timers that are happy. It sure lifts our spirits. Come back around more often.

Sue

Hi,

It's so great to hear from a long term Bandster!  I lost power too for a week and it really stunk!  Thanks for sharing- it keeps me and I am sure others inspired!

Hi Karen! Glad you are doing so good! I have had my band about that long also, and started about 250. Now Im at 180 and stuck. I was 160 but gain 20 with bad habits and working my band. Im back on the board, and need to get back to basics (with some great advise from some girls on this board). The band has been a blessing to me, and im so thankful that I got this! Welcome back to the board, There are so many wonderful people here for support!