Thinking about getting banded....I never had surgery before and I am very scared. If you could go back in time, would you do it again? What complications did you have? Was it worth it?

Thinking about getting banded....I never had surgery before and I am very scared. If you could go back in time, would you do it again? What complications did you have? Was it worth it?

It's very normal to be afraid of surgery even if you have had it before. If I could go back in time I would do it all over again without a doubt. The Lapband surgery has changed my life. I was a dietaholic. I tried all of them. Yes I lost weight but only to gain it back again plus. I was also one that thought that lapband surgery was the 'easy way out.' BOY was I wrong. There is nothing easy about this procedure at all. It's a definite lifestyle change and a daily learning process. But I can not complain. Ok there are a few times that it might get on my nerves and I'd like to be able to eat some of the things that I used to eat. But after I think about it for a few minutes I realize that the choices that I made in the past are the ones that got my into trouble in the first place. The lapband is a tool. And you just because you have it placed inside doesn't mean that you don't have to work on it. Your old habits follow you even after the band. It's not a miracle cure.

I had no complications at all. Things are running pretty smoothly for me. I'm 7 1/2 months out and I've lost 94lbs already. I've went from a size 26 to a size 14. I haven't been in a size 14 since 1989. I was borderline everything and had sleep apnea. I used a CPAP machine for 5 years. Now all of my blood work is normal and 3 weeks ago I was able to give up my CPAP machine. I no longer have sleep apnea. I make smarter choices now. I do enjoy ice cream, a small piece of cake, an alcoholic beverage..once and awhile. I just don't do it all of the time.

The only regret that I have is not getting it done sooner. I wish you luck in your journey and if there is anything I can help you with along the way, please feel free to ask. And check out my blog. It might help you a little.

WOW....Congrats! What an accomplishment. I just see my health going down the wrong path. I am a type 2 diabetic. I can lose weight easily and can exercise but i am unable to stick to a routine. Then I would gain it back plus some. I am tired of feeling like my life is passing me by. I don't like the way my clothes look on me which makes me stay at home. I love to socialize and go out with friends, but lately lost that motivation. I am ready for something that I can use as a tool to help me maintain a healthy lifestyle change. Just some of the things that I have read and the thought of surgery scares me. I know i can't believe everything I read on the internet. I have my consultation with my surgeon on Tuesday! Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I will definitely will check out your blog.

WOW....Congrats! What an accomplishment. I just see my health going down the wrong path. I am a type 2 diabetic. I can lose weight easily and can exercise but i am unable to stick to a routine. Then I would gain it back plus some. I am tired of feeling like my life is passing me by. I don't like the way my clothes look on me which makes me stay at home. I love to socialize and go out with friends, but lately lost that motivation. I am ready for something that I can use as a tool to help me maintain a healthy lifestyle change. Just some of the things that I have read and the thought of surgery scares me. I know i can't believe everything I read on the internet. I have my consultation with my surgeon on Tuesday! Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I will definitely will check out your blog.

As with any surgery there are complications. That doesn't mean they happen to everyone. These are all questions that you need to ask your surgeon about.

If you do get the surgery. I will promise you will be feeling sexy again in no time. And you will be out socializing again. Good luck to you.

Thinking about getting banded....I never had surgery before and I am very scared. If you could go back in time, would you do it again? What complications did you have? Was it worth it?

My lap band surgery was the first surgery I had ever had and I was terrified, like you are now. It was easy. My recovery was easy enough. I was sore for about a week, but it was more than worth it. I have had no complications and would do it again in a minute. It is the best thing I have ever done for myself.