Hello, my name is Donald. I got my band in 09. I started losing weight, then started having pain issues, not with the band. Then by the end of 2010 I was told I had cancer. I spent 2011 with surgerys and chemo and radiation fighting my cancer. I just finished my last day of radiation on Oct 25. I started to work out on the 26th, lol. I will get a pet scan on tuesday to see if it is all gone for now. As far as the lap band goes, mine did get disconected. I have had some issues with mine, for it never gave me a full feeling or prolong my hunger. I decided it was all in my head, pluss I found out I was not drinking enough water. I have some friends who have the lap band and I have had mine for 3 years now, so anything I can answer I will. Look forward to losing weight with everyone.

Thanks Veronica. I feel amazing and keep on surprising myself. This morning I woke up and decided I couldn't be bothered getting up for a walk, I would just get on my exercise bike tonight. But after lying in bed for another five minutes, I realised that I actually wanted to get up and go for a walk, so I did.

The biggest thing for me has been getting active. I thought I was active before I started losing but now I realise just how much I was fooling myself. A typical week now involves exercising (walking, swimming or cycling) for 30 to 40 minutes at least four mornings per week, dance class once a week, dancing to a live band once a week, riding my bike to work once a week (28km, 75 minutes) plus a longer bike ride on the weekend.

My husband is so supportive. He is a night owl but chooses to get up and exercise with me in the mornings. All the compliments that I wanted and never got before now flow right out of his mouth. He even told some friends, in front of me, how proud he was of me!

I want to lose some more weight but haven't decided just how much. I am currently at 101kg so my next goal is to get under 100. Then I am working towards looking great for our son's wedding next April. And in 12 months time, my husband and I are going to complete the Great Victorian Bike Ride.

Hello, my name is Donald. I got my band in 09. I started losing weight, then started having pain issues, not with the band. Then by the end of 2010 I was told I had cancer. I spent 2011 with surgerys and chemo and radiation fighting my cancer. I just finished my last day of radiation on Oct 25. I started to work out on the 26th, lol. I will get a pet scan on tuesday to see if it is all gone for now. As far as the lap band goes, mine did get disconected. I have had some issues with mine, for it never gave me a full feeling or prolong my hunger. I decided it was all in my head, pluss I found out I was not drinking enough water. I have some friends who have the lap band and I have had mine for 3 years now, so anything I can answer I will. Look forward to losing weight with everyone.

Glad to hear you have finished radiation. Best wishes for getting a clean slate of health and for your band journey.

Glad to see a discussion group fo banded peole. There are quite a few of us on MFP. It is always nice to have support.

Hey, I'm Lesley Lapbandish Melvin on Facebook, please find and add me if you are on there. I'm 48 years old and live in NC. I started the group, then somehow could not find it! Was surprised to find it this morning, and see there are members. LOL!!!! I had lapband surgery July 29th and have lost 20 lbs on it so far. Total weight loss of 53 pounds. Head hunger is my problem. I have a 10 cc band with 4.5 cc (last fill was last Thursday). I have to kick it in gear!!!!!!!!

Glad to have you as a friend!

GM ..MY NAME IS ELI ..I HAD THE LAPBAND DONE A YEAR AGAO AND ONLY LOST 20PDS..I DON"T KNOW WHAT IM DOING WRONG..BUT I FOUND THIS GROUP AND MAYBE YOU ALL CAN SHARE WITH ME YOUR SUCCESS...IM GETTING SO FRUSTRATED..IM ABOUT TO GIVE UP... PLEASE HELP!! :embarassed:

Hi everyone. I'm Dulci and I was banded on October 28, 2011. I've lost 20 lbs so far, including the preop diet. I started tracking using the Realize web site but this one is so much better.