dajohn0v

I am day 9 post op and I am eating about the same and same amount. I am sure I will be getting a fill soon.

So I've been SO ready and so excited for my August 5th surgery date for lap band- however lately I've been having 2nd thoughts. Every once in a while I think "forget it' date=' I can't do this" and then I see how many people feel like its the best decision they ever made! Well today I googled about finding men in my area who've been banded (I'd just like to get to know people and I'm single so it was worth a try) but instead I found a forum where People were writing how the band ruined their lives - they almost died - and most said at no fault of their own... Idk what to do!! I'm panicking and so afraid! I know all the ways it can be great but now I know even more ways it can be awful!!! Does everyone have this fear??[/quote']

I admit I am with you on that! But, I keep reminding myself of how much my life will change and for the better. Yes this is surgery and we don't know the future but, I'm going to die out of misery if I try to stay the way I am. Plus I could get into a car accident and die or become seriously impaired. Yet we still drive. I think there is always risk and knowing what they are so you can be prepared is key. From what I have noticed the band is high maintenance and as long as you do what you know is right aka what the doctor said you will succeed. I also believe this is a tool that we have to use in order for it to work right.

I am a little scared because I have heard some bad stories too but I don't know if that is going to happen to me. I tried for several years to lose weight and couldn't. I'm ready to just move on and if this band is said to help I am thankful and will accept the help. I just can't be this woman that is in the mirror anymore. I want better. We deserve better.

That is awesome! Good luck !!!!!

I am day 6 and I think my body has finally gotten over the initial shock and I'm almost done with this part.