I'm new on here and was searching for people with advice. I have heard tons of good and bad stories and my surgery is scheduled only a week away, so I need advice The sooner the better please!

I'm new on here and was searching for people with advice. I have heard tons of good and bad stories and my surgery is scheduled only a week away, so I need advice The sooner the better please!

I HAD MY BAND DID IN JUNE OF THIS YR.I DONT REGRET IT AT ALL.THE BAND HAS ITS UPS AND DOWNS LIKE EVERYTHING ELSE.U CAME TO FAR TO TURN AROUND AND IF U DONT LIKE IT U CAN ALWAYS REVERSE IT.

I HAD MY BAND DID IN JUNE OF THIS YR.I DONT REGRET IT AT ALL.THE BAND HAS ITS UPS AND DOWNS LIKE EVERYTHING ELSE.U CAME TO FAR TO TURN AROUND AND IF U DONT LIKE IT U CAN ALWAYS REVERSE IT.

Thank you so much for responding : ) I think the reality of it is kicking in. I'm just scared I guess

Michelle,

I had my lap band done on Nov 4th. The insurance held me up a couple months and then I started thinking maybe I shouldn't do it. Well, I went ahead with it and now I'm so glad I did! I feel great and it's only been 10 days. I'm back to work and on pureed foods and have a follow up today, Just do everthing they tell you and if you've ever been ill after being put to sleep,, let them know before the surgury and they can give you something special. I had al little liquid loritab that evening and nothing since. A little discomfort now is better than whatI was up against being 100 lbs overweight. Take care of yourself, and follow your heart.

I had never had surgery before and was terrified. But the surgery was the easiest part. Just follow your doctor's instructions and everything will be fine.

I am very pleased with the results of my surgery on 10/25/2011 and I'm doing well. I just started my second week of blended/mushie food. Check out my blog and/or videos (see signature below) for information on my lapband experience.

TBM

Keep positive ! I got banded last month and I'm still trying to adjust. Go for it. So far I've lost almost 20lbs , it comes off slowly but all worth it. Remember chew chew chew ! Good luck on your surgery

I was banded on 9-1-11 and have lost 35 lbs. My sister had it done in March and has lost 70 lbs. It is still work but the band really helps with how much you can eat. We did a total turn around in the things we eat. My big treat is the small italian ice cup you buy at the grocery store. Before I would have eaten a ton of icecream. I am so glad I did it. The weight comes off slow but I would rather be losing slow than gaining. Good luck!

I'm new on here and was searching for people with advice. I have heard tons of good and bad stories and my surgery is scheduled only a week away, so I need advice The sooner the better please!

Think twice about getting the Lap Band Surgery......Look under CBS News Lap Band.....Study done by the physician that started this surgery. Results are not good. 20 yr study Another physician stated that he used to do 50% Lab Band now he only does 5% or less. Please read everything. They only tell you the good stuff. And if you want support you can forget that also. A once a month support group......what a joke. I went to a few of the support groups but it was a waste of time. I have done well with the Lap Band, but very few do. If I had a choice and knew what I do now I would have the gastic bypass. Lap Band is very hard to do.....you have to accept that everything will change or not. I was in a room with about 50 other patients for a band fill not to long ago and only two of us had lost weight. Myself and a male patient. Lap Band done June 2009