Skinny_Jill

I will be banded on 11/20/07. The reason I am doing it is that I have tried diet and excercise alone and I can't stick to it. I believe the band will make me think about everything I put in my mouth because I won't want it to get stuck and be in pain. Good luck on your decision. I know how difficult it is and I've had the exact same thoughts.

Happy bandiversary! That is so good to hear. I am getting banded 11/20. I am very excited and scared.

When I told one of my good friends I was good to have LBS she said "you know you could die." She kept telling me that her friend that worked at the surgery center had a patient die from LBS. I finally got the real story that is was 2 years after surgery and had absolutely nothing to do with her band. She later apologized and everything is good. By the way, my surgery is 11/20. I set the date today so I am very excited!

I am very excited and scared! I can't believe it is actually going to happen. I've been doing research and fighting with insurance for the last 2 years. My company changed insurance companies and it is not covered so I am going to self-pay. I have been lurking on here for the past years learning about the band and what to expect. I really appreciate the honesty and everyone sharing their experiences. I look forward to getting know people in this forum.