Hi, I am getting ready for my surgery on Thursday and am having mixed emotions. I was just wondering if you are happy that you have been banded or do you wish you would have waited or done something else? I guess I am thinking about this too much and am starting to pysch myself out. What are somethings that you wish you would have had on hand once you were banded?

Heidi, that's a tough question! To be honest, it depends on the day you ask. Today, the answer would be "no" I am not glad that I did it. I am in a rotten mood, I have been making horrible food choices and I feel like I have totally let myself down. But, if you would have asked me the same question 2 weeks ago, the answer would have been 'ABSOLUTELY".

Like anything, it has it's ups and downs. All depends on how you work it and what you want to get out of it. All in all, I am glad that I had it done, but there are much more emotional issues with food then I thought of.

Best of luck with your surgery. you are making the right decision for you and that is what counts. Keep us posted on how you are doing. God Bless.

I had my surgery last July 7th and I'm very glad I did it. I've lost 58 lbs and while it hasn't been painless or without sacrifices, it has been so much easier than any "diet" I ever tried and for the first time in over 20 years, I feel in control. I haven't been big on goals and have basically tried to follow the LAP-BAND® rules and let the weight loss come as it will. I've consistently lost even if it was just a pound or two. I still have things to eat that I love just not so much of it. Please read about the yucky stuff because it will happen to you and you need to be prepared but it you expect some of it and you communicate well with your doctor, you will overcome the pitfalls and find success. Good luck and welcome to the LAP-BAND® family!!!

Hi, I am getting ready for my surgery on Thursday and am having mixed emotions. I was just wondering if you are happy that you have been banded or do you wish you would have waited or done something else? I guess I am thinking about this too much and am starting to pysch myself out. What are somethings that you wish you would have had on hand once you were banded?

Heidsz,

The answer is absolutely! I was banded last July 9th. Since then

I have lost 72lb and only 38lbs to goal. For me is has been as

simple as follow the rules, do what the docs ask of you, and it

works. It is not a magical cure. You can eat "around" the band,

ie ice cream, chips, candy bars, are all still easy to eat. If you

will eat normal foods and and not graze you WILL lose weight.

You will need to eventually increase your physical activity. If will

do this you will be sucessful. Take control of your own future

weight loss and good luck!

Very happy I did it. It's been a great tool for me.

im happy...10 more pounds til 100lbs lost.