I am considering banding and continue to try to answer all the questions that prevent me from moving forward.

I have a friend who was banded a year ago now and is 7 months pregnant. She always had a bit of an issue with indigestion and belching (even out loud at times) and seems to have no control over it. Now with the band its even more so an issue, and occurs all the time.

Is this something that can be avoid? Do certain foods cause it more? Does everyone experience this? Does it go away with time? If someone was already susceptible before, would they be moreso now?

I'm not sure I would want to live this way, if its nothing something that cant be control (in example work environment, and places and situations that it just wouldn't be respectful to do in).

Appreciate everyones feedback!

Gosh, I'm surprised reading your post. I've, once in a while, belched, but because I knew it would relieve some pressure or pain I was experiencing. In my case, I certainly have control over it and would never get away with belching in public! I'm an educator and I can imagine the looks on the faces of students and teachers if I did this. I tend to think your friend had some gastro problems prior to the surgery and that is why this is challenging her.

This is definitely not something you should base your decision on unless you have current gastro problems. Actually, no one at my work even knows I have the band! They just give me compliments on losing weight.

Good luck with your decision!

You're right. She is the only person I'm basing my opinion on. Its hard to tell if its something that exists before that now is just magnified since after surgery. But thought that it was rather alarming and not something I want to live experiencing.

Im borderline a candidate (BMI 35.8) and no serious co-morbidess (or not serious enough). I'm 33 and don't have kids. Ive slowly but surely have gained weight for various reasons. Ultimately its been such a battle that I don't want it to continue to depresses me and want to end the battle. Im definitely someone who can eat and dont have a sweet tooth; so thats the benfit (in regards to being a candidate for the band). On the other hand, I'm addicted to carbs!

However, like everyone else- I'm on the fence (due to the surgery and long term effects).

There doesn't seem to be enough studies on those that have had it for a long time; which is disheartening.

Its such a hard decision to make.

And btw, congrats on all your success!