GingerrC27
I had the lap band surgery on April 2, 2009 and got my first fill on November 2, 2009. I've lost 40 lbs and the weight came off quickly in the first month but slowed down and I've regained but fortunately didn't return to my heaviest weight. I never got below 200 pounds. The closest I got is 215 twice. I was overfilled the time I got the fill and the experience was so uncomfortable I didn't want to do any more fills. (Of course, the doctor corrected that problem.) I regret I allowed others to sway me into the direction of the lap band when I initially had a greater interest in the gastric bypass. I feel that having the lap band has often been frustrating. I think that by getting a revision to the gastric bypass (hopefully, God willing) I will have the small appetite I've desired. Plus, it still freaks me out having this foreign object in me. However, I'm grateful I have it because I'd probably be even more obese; and I think I have a better understanding that WLS really isn't the "easy way out".
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Before & After
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