former really fat chick - now just a fat chick

[losingjusme]

hi,
i'm a newbie.

i've had lap band for almost a year (10/9/06). so far i've lost 121 pounds and have just over 100 to go.

i heard this site is amazing for support .... i look forward to chatting with you gals.

[maryblu]

Wow! that is awesome. Good for you! Say more......I am curious about lapband compared to gastric bypass......I know very little, but it seems that the lapband is less of a "sure thing" as far as weight loss goes...say more, please!

[losingjusme]

hi maryblu
statistically it is a slower initial loss, but over time, the loss is about the same. i have known a few bypass patients that unfortunately gain a lot of their weight back. i think with lap band you need to do more work. i really watch what i eat and exercise almost daily (45+ mins of hard cardio)

one thing i really liked when i was researching lap band is that it is adjustable. if i need more 'restriction', i go in for a fill. it is quick and pretty painless.

if you can think of any other questions, let me know.

[azraelya]

Wow, congrats on how much weight you've lost already! And welcome to the forums! ^_^ I hope you find all the support and encouragement you need to get to your goal