My question is for all of you "veteran" lap banders--would you band again given the option? If not, why??

I don't know if I'm a veteran, I was banded in January 2012, but yes I'd definitely do it again in a heartbeat.

In a heart beat!

Just banded in march 2012...and I would do it again without a doubt!!

Most definitely!

Absolutely! Even with recent complications...

Marci

Yep!!! No doubt!! I was banded on Dec. 27, 2010... still have a 27 lbs = dr.'s # ~ 35 lbs = my #. The last 6 months have been very slow..... and I've been making some bad choices... I'm honestly shocked that I haven't gained weight. Went to Dr. this past Saturday and got another fill. I'm back on my serious routine and promised myself to get 20 Lbs off by Xmas. I've also been away of this site for a while.... maybe .... I have get back in the habit of keep coming here.... it keeps me motivated.

A definite yes...though I have experienced some significant band related medical complications, having the band has improved the quality of my life.

Perhaps not to be considered a "veteran" just yet, I've spent enough time post op to understand life with the band and that what you give up you get back at least 10 times over.

Veteran? Don't know if I qualify, but yes I would do it again, hands down! The band has given me my life back. And I still have 25 lbs to go.

Yes!!!!! I am a slow loser but I do know that I have never in my life stayed on a weight loss plan for four years (I started working out and dieting before being banded).

REALLY IMPORTANT. This needs to be a lifestyle and mental change. Do I enjoy a homemade cookie at Christmas - Ah Yes. But I don't buy a family size package of Oreos (I live alone) and eat them all myself over the course of 3 days.

The band will NEVER stop you from eating candy, ice cream, cake, or crackers. You will need to use will power. Believe it or not we all do have willpower. The band helps you feel less hungry; which allows the will power voice to out shout the carb/fat loving voice within us all.

**REALLY IMPORTANT. This needs to be a lifestyle and mental change.**

like honk said, if you can do the lifestyle/mental change in regards to this band, you will be a success whether you lose fast or slow. it doesnt matter as long as you get there.

not a veteran either, but i ask myself why i waited so long??

Without question I would do it again! I have been on a slow roll for the last couple of months, and go up and down 2 lbs or so, but I feel so much better! And... I no longer need knee replacement! There is no doubt that I made the right decision!