ccsbulldog

The lap band is the best thing I've ever done. There isn't a day that goes by that I'm happy with my decision. I've been overweight all my adult life and am sorry I waited so long to do this. I was banded 12/30/11 and have lost 40 pounds. Good luck with your decision, it's a big one so take your time. I'd do it all over again.

Please be careful. I work in an outpatient substance abuse clinic, and there is a high connection between people who have had gastric surgery and alcohol/drug addiction. I have made a committment for that reason for the first year after my surgery to remain abstinent from alcohol. Please, please be careful.

I too had shoulder pain after my surgery. My pain lasted 4 days before it finally went away. I have not had any since, thank goodness. I was told mine was gas working its way out. Good luck. I feel for you. )