Marji

Thanks, Jachut and Bubble for your information input. You've both given me things to think on. I'm going to keep on doing research for a while and talk to my doctor as well. Even though he's been encouring me to have WLS of some kind. He will reap no benefit whether I do it or not or even what kind of WLS I have. He's retiring though so I need to get with him quickly. Thanks again!

After 3 years of my doctor encouraging me to talk to a gastric surgeon, I have finally been looking into weight loss surgery procedures and have almost decided that the lap band is the way for me to go. I find the various gastric bypass surgeries way too invasive. So now, I am information gathering. My cousin had what he called a "Realize" lap band procedure done a week ago and he's already raving about how glad he is that he had it done. I just thought I'd check it out and I'm almost convinced. I really would like to feel better which would be more important to me than even looking better. Can anyone tell me what it's like in 2 or 3 years when all the weight is off? I can't find that information anywhere. Thanks!