Hello I am new to the forum, but am on the path to getthing the lap band. Any new people advice to the lapband. Things people dont tell you. i promise this will not scare me away I just want all the facts

the biggest thing to know is that the band is not a miracle worker, it is a tool that helps by letting you know when you've eaten enough. It is work and takes commitment. the rewards are great!

well tonight i am going to a seminar all about it with the doctor i am going through. my mom had gastric bypass 20 years ago so i deifinetly understand it is just a tool. and i am ready to begin no matter the struggles and cost.

I hope that you realize that these are two different types of surgeries. While the end result is the same. Her weight loss was probably quicker and easier. And she might have lost more than you have to now. Don't forget to say bye bye to your diet soda, and all white flour foods. Like bread, rice and Pasta.

BEST OF LUCK I am behind you all the way.

thanks for the encouragement. yes i understand it will be different. thats why i like it better then what she had done. when she got it done she was over 420. i am 250 and know it took me five years to put on 100 lbs so if it takes me a while to take off its ok. its healthier to take it off slow and if uou do it correctly then your less likely to put back on. its not about useing the band to loose wieght its about using the band to train myself to eat better so I can loose wieght.