Ok, My coworker had the gastric bypass 5yrs ago, and I mentioned that I was having the band next week. He said NOOO don't do that, I know 2 people that failed. I'm sooooo tired of people and their opinion on the lapband. I was skeptical at first but I plan on following all instructions provided by my dr.

I've educated myself on ALL the complications that MAY happen.BUT

I'm going into this with a positive mindset.

I just wanted to vent!! Thanks for listening lol

I'm almost 2 years banded. Getting close to goal and STILL have people try to tell me I made a bad decision. After that much weightloss and NO complications...people talk...people have their opinions. I say forget them. If they cant support me and my decision to become healthier than I dont need them in my life. I am happier than I have been in YEARS...so do what you need to do. Its your life not theirs! Good Luck! By the way you talk I know you will run far with it!

Let your haters be your motivators.

I watched a movie a few years ago and will never forget the following scene: Picture a man on a bike carrying load in a basket in the front of the bike. His son about 10 years old is walking along side him as they travel home. Someone they encountered on the journey yelled at the dad that he was a bad dad because he was making his son walk. The father got off the bike and his son started riding. Another person they passed yelled to them that the son was disrespectful because he was making his dad walk and since he was younger and had more energy he should let his dad ride the bike. This time they both got on the bike and another person yelled that they were wicked for putting so much weight on the bike. They both got off the bike and just pushed it home but yet another person had something to say. He yelled that they were both silly for walking when one of them could get on the bike....as you can see, EVERYONE WILL HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY. Do what works for you and tune out all the people you pass on the way to your satisfaction.