preciouscrowe1

Im being banded Dec 13th

Whoever is telling you that is just jealous. I heard it all before my surgery and I did it anyway. Absolutely the BEST thing I have done for myself in my adult life. I have NEVER heard of someone dying from Lap Band.

Don't be scared. I had my surgery last Thursday 11/17 and went home the same day. I have not had any major problems. I have been hungry when frustrated other than that, I was grocery shopping on Friday and at work yesterday. I have already lost 10 pounds.

Best thing I have every done. Right now I have been stuck about 24 hours and it is not a happy feeling but I went from 251 to 169 lbs and it was so worth it. People get confused and lump all weight loss surgery together. I know I have heard of people say people have died but was it really Lapband or Bypass? Was it because of Band or other problems they already had? Some people talk bad about WLS because they can not have it.
I think we have to decided for ourselves my choice involved prayer and I felt it was right for me. I am so glad I did it I am not gonna lie and say it is just wonderful but better than any diet I have been on. Even stuck it is so worth it. The stuck phase will pass and I will be fine again. Do not live your life in fear, trusted yourself and your dr to be smart enought to make your choice. If you believe in prayer it helps too.
Cheri

If you go to a reputable surgeon in a reputable hospital, you have nothing to worry about. Any ACS Center of
Excellence will give you an outstanding experience, with very few, if any, problems. This band is going to be with
you for the rest of your life, so why not go for the best? The band is the safest weight loss surgery you can get.
Search on Google for statistics by the Government or the American College of Surgeons for honest facts,
not someone's guess or rumor. Look on this forum for lap band success stories, there have been thousands
of people through here successfully banded, you have absolutely nothing to fear.

Surgery is scary no matter what, but your chances of having a better life and living longer are better with the surgery. Many Many more people have died from obesity related conditions than from lapband surgery.

Read this thread: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/topic/139074-negativity/
I had my surgery not quite a month ago at a Center of Excellence. My doctor insisted that I stay overnight in the hospital. During the time that I was in the hospital, they monitored all of my vital stats, kept the massage thingys on my legs to prevent blood clots and gave me heparin injections. The following morning, I was taken to the xray department where I was given barium to sip so they could view the placement of the band and ensure that I could easily pass liquid through the band. After xray, they took me to the ultrasound department where they checked to be sure that I didn't have any blood clots in my legs. After I had a "meal" of Clear liquids and no nausea, I was allowed to go home.
Even though I would have preferred to go home and sleep in my own bed, I was glad that my surgeon's protocol was as cautious as it was. I had undergone laparoscopic procedures previously, so I knew what to expect and I didn't expect any complications. Nor did I have any.
I'm quite sure that since you have a history of clotting issues, your surgical team will be right on top of things to prevent any issues. I would also mention your history of clot issues every time you see your surgeon, his nurse, the surgery nurse that preps you for surgery, the anesthesiologist, and all of the nurses you see in the hospital.
If you have questions, call your surgeon and/or ask the great folks here.

Being that you have a history of bloods clots definitely stay in the hospital they will monitor and make sure that that is prevented. Look around here, read threads, there's lots of positive things. Please usually knock what they don't understand. Good luck!

I was so nervous because of the risks associated with the lapband surgery, but at the end of the day -- your quality of life if you lose the weight will be so much better. You'll put less strain on your heart for sure, which could extend your lifespan by years.
Certainly there's short-term risks and long-term risks and worries with any procedure, but for me, it will be so worth it if I can just get through the hurdles I need to get through. Good luck! I'm sure you'll do wonderfully! Just pay attention to what the doctors say, make sure you're at least getting Protein and Vitamins in, and you'll be fine.