Hello All!! I have decided to get Lapband Surgery done even after my insurance company informed me that they do not cover weight loss surgery. The cost will be $18,000 not including each fill. This is a lot of money but I've spent this many times over the course of my life on new vehicles so I figure it's surely worth a lifestyle change!! I am very concerned though becuase I have done a ton of research and have read the blogs on this forum and it looks like there are a number of people that haven't been successfull losing weight. It also appears from what I'm reading the the after-care isn't always the greatest. I am terrified of spending this kind of money only to not lose weight. If anyone out there can give me any advise or make any sense of what I've read I would really appreciate it. Good luck to all of you!!!

I am a self pay. I am scheduled for surgery next Tues. My emotions are all over the place. I read the negatives and positiives as well. Its very confusing and I have flipped back and forth about doing this. I have decided once again this is the best and only option I have to lose the weight. Obviously I havent done it on my own and everytime I commit, I fail. I have heard more positive than negative about the lap band surgery and right now at this minute I am doing it. I might change my mind again in 2 hrs. I am coming to grips with the fact that food shouldnt be the focus of my life and I shall have to mourn my loss of food later. I will rejoice in the loss of weight and the fear of losing any specific food item will be diminished quickly. I need to be heallthier and that is my goal. To feel better and live longer. Its not about the money, its about your life. You cant take it with you when you go : Good Luck and pray for a smooth surgery for me

Hello All!! I have decided to get Lapband Surgery done even after my insurance company informed me that they do not cover weight loss surgery. The cost will be $18,000 not including each fill. This is a lot of money but I've spent this many times over the course of my life on new vehicles so I figure it's surely worth a lifestyle change!! I am very concerned though becuase I have done a ton of research and have read the blogs on this forum and it looks like there are a number of people that haven't been successfull losing weight. It also appears from what I'm reading the the after-care isn't always the greatest. I am terrified of spending this kind of money only to not lose weight. If anyone out there can give me any advise or make any sense of what I've read I would really appreciate it. Good luck to all of you!!!

To give u guys some comfort- the LB is the better choice at t this point . I'm reading my 3rd book on Bariatric surgery and they all say The LB is becoming more poplar and has a far better long term outcome than the other 2 surgeries, RNy or GB! Plus, in my opinion for me, I don't want anyone touching my organs, reconnections, cutting, stapling ect. I know eventho I prob will never choose this that I can always have the LB removed if it needs to be. Plus it's the least invasive and requires the least hospital

stay time afterwards. My choice is w/out a doubt, the LB! Hope that helps u too. Good luck w/ your final decision!

The books in case you're interested are:

GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY, Mary McGowan MD

OUTPATIENT WEIGHTLOSS SURGERY, Kent Sasse MD

A GUIDE TO WEIGHTLOSS SURGERY, Rhonda Hamilton MD

Thank you ladies for your reply. I totally agree with the both of you. This is my last resort and irregardless of how much it costs, I have to do something because I am miserable in my own skin. I pray that your surgery goes well. Please keep me updated as to how you are doing. I am most likely going to have surgery in August and although I am scared to death, I know that it will be worth it. Much love to both of you!!!!!

I have been banded for almost 2 years and lost 125lbs. The most important thing to remember is that the lap band is a tool not a solution. If you work with it, it will work for you. Good luck on your journey!