I have read so much on the site and a lot of it is really helpful, but I really get scared when I hear about most everyone having so many problems. I know it isn't a bed of roses and I know we have to really work hard, but all of the negatives scare me. I look to have my surgery around mid- august , but I keep doubting my decision. If you have the band and things have went well, please let me know, I need to read about the good and the bad. Thank you and good luck to all.

i felt the same way as you do now.. just remember that this forum is mostly people that have questions/concerns/problems with their band. this is the place we all use as a support system. i've only been banded for less than 2 months but i have friends who have been banded for a couple of years and have had no problems whatsoever. and aside from the initial couple weeks of feeling like poop and being stuck on liquids, it's been really great and i am so happy with my decision to do it

What are you thinking of as band problems? Are we talking about issues that have to be fixed surgically, or just about people whose bands don't do what they thought they would?

I have only been banded for 3 1/2 weeks but my experience has been wonderful - no problems at all including surgery - I had a small hernia repair as well by day 5 I was on my stationary bike onlt took pain meds the day of surgery and a couple times the next day - 3rd day only when I went to bed and its been pain free since~

I LOVE MY BAND

Me A year+ out. No problems at all.

No problems here either. I love my band! I just wish I would have done it sooner.

Me A year+ out. No problems at all.

Wow, that is great that you haven't had to be filled.

What are you thinking of as band problems? Are we talking about issues that have to be fixed surgically, or just about people whose bands don't do what they thought they would?

Thanks for responding, It was good to see that there are ones who haven't had so many problems. It is a little of both I guess, and I know that some think that the band will answer all their problems, but my surgeon has me completely beleiving that along with the band I will still be working hard on my part too and I am ready for that. Thanks again and Good Luck.

I haven't had any issues at all, and have lost 100 pounds in just under seven months. Most people who aren't having issues don't post, so you never hear about them. Relax, have the surgery, and be successful. Why worry about something you probably won't ever have to face?

Dave

No problems here either. I love my band! I just wish I would have done it sooner.

Thanks for your reply. I just feel like it helps me to see the positives along the journey as well as negatives. Good Luck.

I haven't had any issues at all, and have lost 100 pounds in just under seven months. Most people who aren't having issues don't post, so you never hear about them. Relax, have the surgery, and be successful. Why worry about something you probably won't ever have to face?

Dave

Thanks Dave for replying, It helps to hear the positives too.

Peggy

i felt the same way as you do now.. just remember that this forum is mostly people that have questions/concerns/problems with their band. this is the place we all use as a support system. i've only been banded for less than 2 months but i have friends who have been banded for a couple of years and have had no problems whatsoever. and aside from the initial couple weeks of feeling like poop and being stuck on liquids, it's been really great and i am so happy with my decision to do it

Thank you for sharing, it really helps to hear the good things about the surgery too.

Peggy

I haven't had any problems, either..........most of the people on the site have either just gotten their lapband or are struggling and looking for help....once you start living the life and things are going well you tend to drift away from the boards....I try and get on every few days to keep up, but it can be hard.

You have to make the decision that is right for you - we can't make it for you....and everyone's journey with the lapband is different. Good luck!!!

Kim

One year - 127 pounds, not one complaint, not a single problem.

Sure I have issues once in a while. I've been stuck a number of times and thrown up but ALL because of my own doing. Once I "really" learned to eat SLOW and take SMALL bites, that issue went away. I can eat anything, bread, steak etc. if I eat it correctly!

I agree, this is a place to put your issues and complaints out there and hopefully get a helpful suggestion from someone, so you do read a lot of negative stuff and when you are in the process it can seem overwelming.

Wouldn't give my band back for any amount of money!!!

Good Luck to you!

No problems here either. I LOVE my band. Glad that your surgeon is telling you that you have to work at it. I think some people assume this is a cure all, and it isn't. You do have to work at it, but it is worth it.

2 years banded, hit my sweet spot April 2010 ... haven't seen my surgeon since that day. All is well ... losing at my own pace ... band is working just fine.

Wish I had done it sooner.

~Fran