Lindsay Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 I'm wondering how everyone is doing? Past and present! My update: Banded: Tues March 10, 2009 by Dr Martinez , Tijuana Height: 5'9" Starting Weight: 231lbs Currently Maintaining a comfortable weight of 136lbs. And I've never felt better. This was the best decision I've ever made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliGirl Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Got banded by Dr. Ortiz July 16, 2010. Date of surgery 223. But before pre-op diet I was 240. Today 157. Happy, healthy and so ELATED with my decision. I would do it over again in a heart beat!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcMjawad1 Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 Hi all, Banded March 17, 2010 267 Before band 287 Current 205 Moving in the right direction and loving it...yep I would do it all over again...as I say no matter how long it takes at least I'm moving in the right direction! MJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovesMaui Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 I hate my lap band. Done by Ortiz in TJ. No matter how many fills, I either can eat all I want or I am stuck, vomiting, slimimg up crap, in pain and miserable. There is no sweet spot, no perfect fill for me. Not sure I would do it over again if I went back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuk98828 Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 I love my band. I have not been a good bandster recently but am back on the bandwagon again. Going down for a fill in January Could not be happier with my decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavrona Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 Hi there, I was banded 2/4/08 I am currently 147....gained a little while I had no restriction after the tummy tuck... I missed my band terribly, and I am so happy to have restriction and feel "normal" for me again Best decision I ever made about my weight problem There are always ups and downs to everything, including the band, but I am very happy I did it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothereanymore Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Hello, Banded 10/6/06 High – 275 Current – 133 It’s a great tool, I'm thankful for it every day. But it’s a tool, I work hard, workout and make sure I watch what I eat and drink. I’ve very rarely gain too much weight – I go up and down about 5 pounds on average and just get that it is what it is and don’t worry about it. I’ve had an extended tummy tuck – lippo, breast lift and augmentation. Face lift and going in for something else in March. I do things now on a daily bases that I use to just dream about doing. :-) The best decision I ever made. It gave me a great life and most likely added years onto my life - happy ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lvbirgit Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 I am a recent bandster....9/9/2011 down 30 lbs since my journey started and loving it every day. I got the news last week that I am now diabetes FREE. I am working out 5x a week and it is getting easier to do. My goal is to loose 20 more lbs by May and i know I can do it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PadresGrrl Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 I got my band 11/24/11 247 (decision wt 260) Dr Ortiz this morning 12/7/11 236 Planning to fill in late January... So far, so good! I haven't had any problems....I'm a little nervous to eat solid foods because I've never experienced "stuck" and I'm afraid it will hurt, but I'm guessing that's normal. Other than walking, I haven't done any exercise because of my incisions, but almost all the tape is off now and they look really good. I'm planning on starting my elliptical workouts on Monday (maybe sooner if it feels ok). So, I'm loving it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flaggirl Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Banded Nov of 2008 at 194 lbs, now 120 lbs. Couldn't be happier, healthier or look better. Best thing I ever did, just wish I would have done it sooner!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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