Living on the East coast of Canada and thinking of having this surgery as I am 390 lbs and 6"1.

Heard many good things and some bad things about surgery so my question to you is

Would you have the surgery again?

Or was it a mistake?

Thanks for all comments!

I'd jump on the table right now to have one placed again.

This has been life saving for me. It took some time to break some bad habits and get used to the eating plan. The head hunger was a big one for me to over come.... But that was a life time of eating this way so I knew it wouldn't be an over night change. Now it's like a whole new life... I don't live to eat.... I eat to live..... No more mindless eating everything in sight and killing myself with every bit. Life changing and I'd do it again in one second flat........

Edited March 31, 201016 yr by LiveLoveLaugh

Would do it again in a heart beat. Hands down the best thing that I've ever done. Ever! Only regret is that I didn't do it sooner!

Personally, I would do it again, no question. However it is not for everyone and it is most certainly not a 'fix-all'. You will get out of it as much as you put in....so be prepared to work for your success.

Good luck on your decision.

Patricia

Nov. 16/06

I, too, voted "yes" with both hands in the air.

However, there is a caveat, you definitely have to put work into it. I know some folks have not had to work real hard. But, personally, still get head hunger, even after 6 months of banding, and 6 months of pre-dieting. I have lost and continue to lose. I pray that the weight doesn't come back on when I get bored with dieting. THAT, is why I have the band. It prevents overeating and bad choices. Just last night, I had a hand full of nuts. I guess I didn't chew them well enough, and they got stuck. 'Nuff said, folks with the band know. Good luck with your decision. It is a life changer. Karen

Thanks all for the responses.

I do expect to work at it but hoping it is going to help me keep the weight off and eat less.

I have lost over 120 lbs before...just could not keep it off and ate nutri system for 6 months.

Thanks

Thanks all for the responses.

I do expect to work at it but hoping it is going to help me keep the weight off and eat less.

I have lost over 120 lbs before...just could not keep it off and ate nutri system for 6 months.

Thanks

Exactly, that is my problem, too. That is what I hope for out of the band. Good luck to both of us. :thumbup:

Living on the East coast of Canada and thinking of having this surgery as I am 390 lbs and 6"1.

Heard many good things and some bad things about surgery so my question to you is

Would you have the surgery again?

Or was it a mistake?

Thanks for all comments!

This type of surgery is a great tool to help in the loss of weight and to retain the weight loss but is not for everyone. The down side to the band is vomiting, slippage, errosion if the instructions by the surgeon are not followed. The upside, it can be reversed not like gastric bypass.

As long as you view the band as a tool and not a quick fix, you will benefit.

Good luck in your decision.