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Lap band surgery is not associated with malabsorption. The food travels through your entire digestive system. I do want to say that those with lap band (such as myself) do not have the super quick weight loss that those with bypass have.

I would like to bring up the fact that weight loss surgery is great, if you can also deal with the reasons for overeating. Most people are obese because they eat when they are happy, sad, anxious, at a party, celebrating holidays, on vacation, stressed out, trying to socialize, etc., etc., etc. We do have to deal with the…

Welcome. I am sure with all the support here you will do well. Good luck!

Thanks, I did it. Hope it worked!

HILARIOUS!

Thanks for your replies. I have dieted so many times but was never able to keep up with journaling my food. I am sure having my phone handy will make it easy to list my foods immediately instead of waiting to list my foods at the end of the day.

Hi, thank you for your post. I had the lap band placed in October, 2007. I initially lost a good amount of weight very quickly, around 48 pounds in 3-4 months. After that, I learned how to "eat around" my band. I have gained back around 30 pounds since. I teeter around 20 pounds of total weight loss from the beginning.…

First of all, you looked great in the before pictures, but WOW do you look awesome. I have heard before that "abs are made in the kitchen" and you are tangible proof. Keep up the good work.

You look awesome! Great job.