I joined this forum two years ago when I was going through my insurance approval process. I eventually decided not to get the surgery about one month before it was scheduled. I started working out really hard and dieting. I lost 80lbs and felt great.....now guess what....just like every other time in my life I gained it all back.

I'm active, I hike, scuba dive, swim etc...I'm not a lazy person but I just can't keep the weight off. I'm so fed up and sad. So here I am starting over and think the band might be the answer. I am concerned about the long term affects of it.

I'm not really posting to get answers but hoping to find people with similar feelings. I meet with Dr. Luttrell in two weeks and Dr. Wellborn after that.

I can only speak for myself. I love my band. It is one of the best things I have ever done for myself. I too, wasn't lazy, worked my butt off, dieted, lost and gained more...over and over again. For the first time in my adult life, I have a tool that works. I still have to exercise and eat healthy. I would do it all over again.

The damage and physical risks of being obese, constant yoyo dieting and all the life threatening complications that go with obesity far outweigh any complications that the band may have .. to me the lapband is the best thing i have ever done, if ever there are complications i will have it removed .. I love my band