I am very nervous about lap band surgery. I have heard of the pros and cons. My first consultation is in a couple of weeks. I've heard horrer storie about band slippage, erosion, and reflux problems. I am 100 lbs over weight. I have ost weight and then gained it all back. I dont know if lab band is worth all the side effects that come with it. Help I need some advice.

I am very nervous about lap band surgery. I have heard of the pros and cons. My first consultation is in a couple of weeks. I've heard horrer storie about band slippage' date=' erosion, and reflux problems. I am 100 lbs over weight. I have ost weight and then gained it all back. I dont know if lab band is worth all the side effects that come with it. Help I need some advice.[/quote']

I have yet to be banded but for me it was a very personal decision have go through with having this surgery. Make sure you do a very extensive search on the lap band and how it works. It really is a huge commitment. Just know what your getting yourself into! Good luck

there is good and bad with any surgery. even getting a manicure or root canal is risky.

if you want help losing weight, this band could help you

its a tool that will help you get full quicker with fills.

its up to you to eat better foods than what got you to over 100 pounds over weight

i am bigger than you and after researching and discussing at length with my dr, i chose the band and its working

if you can get over the (is it worth the side effects and the complications that may or may not happen) and decide if you are mentally ready to make yourself well,

then it can help assist you to lose weight.

if not, you may just get bigger and bigger. i know i would have.

wish you all the best

I started off being 150 lb over my "ideal weight" and like you the thought of surgery scared me but so did the thought of having a heart attack at a young age. I put off surgery for a year because I chickened out. I was banded earlier this year and I won't lie I've had food get "stuck". Days I've had horrible reflux. Hair loss ???ž and just days where I miss junk food (personal pity party).

I'm thankful for my surgery. I was off all meds the first month after surgery. I have sooo much energy. So my "bad" days are just bumps in the road. It happens.

Best of luck to you.

I was scared and worried too when my doctor mentation lap band. It took me 2 years to make my choice and i am so glad i did it. I was 160 pounds overweight now i am just 80 pounds over. i have had no issues with my band but everyone is different. i feel so much better now than a year ago. i know now the weight i lose will stay off and my habits will become my lifestyle soon enough best of luck and do all the research you can