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1. Name: Sandy 2. Location: Raleigh, NC 3. Age: 57 4. Band Date: May 23, 2008 5. Married: yes for 22 years 6. Children of the human kind: 4 kids, 3 grandkids 7. Hobby(ies): Playing Bingo, Playing on the Computer 8. Work: In computer field 9. What was the deciding factor(s) on getting banded: I was hoping losing weight would help my arthritis 10. Interesting factoid: I was not banded at the OCC, but love this board.

Fantastic news! Now you can continue on our wonderful journey together with all the other bandsters, becoming healthier and slimmer.

I agree with you. This site has been a big support system for me even though I don't "reply" much, I read it everyday and get a lot of encouragement from it. Sandy

Have a great time! Sandy

Sounds great! I am going to try it this weekend. Thanks for sharing. Sandy

1) How old are you? 57 on 11/6/2008, a grandmother of 3. 2) Have you been overweight your whole life or did you gain weight as a result of pregnancies, surgeries... or whatever. I have been overweight all of my adult life. Arthritis has been causing me a lot of problems in my 50's, so I am not able to exercise like a lot of folks. 3) How many times have you lost and gained. Too many times to count - I could lose 20-40 lbs. but always gained it back, quickly with additional pounds. 4) After lap band surgery has your weight been coming off easier than when you dieted before? It has been easier to eat less and not suffer. I am not hungry, but I still want things that are not good for me (candy, ice cream, etc.). 5) What is your average weekly weight loss? I am losing about 1 lb. a week. It seems very slow, but looking back it has not been very difficult. If I had not done the surgery, I am sure I would have gained a few pounds instead of losing a total of 30 lbs. And I feel good since I am doing something to improve my health.

1) How old are you? 57 in about two weeks 2) Have you been overweight your whole life or did you gain weight as a result of pregnancies, surgeries... or whatever. I have been overweight since puberty. 3) How many times have you lost and gained. 4) After lap band surgery has your weight been coming off easier than when you dieted before? 5) What is your average weekly weight loss?

1) How old are you? 57 in about two weeks 2) Have you been overweight your whole life or did you gain weight as a result of pregnancies, surgeries... or whatever. I have been overweight since puberty. 3) How many times have you lost and gained. 4) After lap band surgery has your weight been coming off easier than when you dieted before? 5) What is your average weekly weight loss?

I was banded in Raleigh and my doctor said that he stitches the band to the stomach. He does this so it will not slip. I am absolutely delighted with the band and the results so far (28 lbs. in 17 weeks). However, it is really only a tool. You still have to change your life style to make a permanent change. The band only helps you reduce the quantity of food and keeps you full longer. Follow the Dr.'s advice and you can succeed. I would get banded again, if I ever needed it.

You are doing great!

First time posting. I love the site! So far I have lost 15 lbs. (surgery 5/23/2008).