I was banded 2/18/13...I've had so many people bash my band. It usually goes like this..OMG you have mutilated your body, or you know that band has a high failure rate, or the plain old you should've got the sleeve its the best. I am happy so far with my band. I started at 273 post op and now weigh 239. I have yet to get a fill or even be cleared for excercise. Why must people bash my band. Please let me know how you feel and how you handle Band Bashers.. thanks

I tell them to educate themselves before running their mouths about something they clearly know nothing about.

Here's a great article about a study and the success of the band. Perhaps you can give it to those giving you problems so they'll see the truth? http://www.futurity.org/health-medicine/weight-stays-off-long-after-lap-band-surgery/

opinions are like a**holes.. everyone has one but they are not meant to be seen.

I say this is the decision i came to with the advice from my doctors. thank you for your opinion. in my head im saying "wow you must be really rich and famous since u know more than my doctor" ... i discuess my band with people that can relate due to experience! thats why i love this forum

Well tell them the failure rate of the band is only 1% so they are the people who fail the band not that the band fails and when your all skinny tell them then how the band was a failure.

opinions are like a**holes.. everyone has one but they are not meant to be seen.

HAHAHAHAHA!! I love it!

And so often it's folks who could use the band themselves. Jealousy? Envy you had the courage to actually make a difference?

Or the "I cut out french fries for a month and ran 3 miles" group?

You'll never please everyone but you seem to be pleasing yourself?

Good job!

tmf

Sorry you have to deal with this. But you are stronger than me. I didn't tell anyone except family because I didn't want to deal with those types of people.

Good luck, and stay strong!

I tell them to educate themselves before running their mouths about something they clearly know nothing about.

Here's a great article about a study and the success of the band. Perhaps you can give it to those giving you problems so they'll see the truth? http://www.futurity.org/health-medicine/weight-stays-off-long-after-lap-band-surgery/

Thank you Mis73..Im happy to have my lap band community...

Well tell them the failure rate of the band is only 1% so they are the people who fail the band not that the band fails and when your all skinny tell them then how the band was a failure.

Lol..thank you Cheryl2586...You are my thinspiration....I can't wait to quote those facts to envious...

Sorry you have to deal with this. But you are stronger than me. I didn't tell anyone except family because I didn't want to deal with those types of people.

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Banjo257...If I had a second chance I would probably do it your way...thank you and I'm hanging in there.

And so often it's folks who could use the band themselves. Jealousy? Envy you had the courage to actually make a difference?

Or the "I cut out french fries for a month and ran 3 miles" group?

You'll never please everyone but you seem to be pleasing yourself?

Good job!

tmf

2muchfun...thank you for brightening my spirits and making me lol...you are awesome.

opinions are like a**holes.. everyone has one but they are not meant to be seen.

I say this is the decision i came to with the advice from my doctors. thank you for your opinion. in my head im saying "wow you must be really rich and famous since u know more than my doctor" ... i discuess my band with people that can relate due to experience! thats why i love this forum

Lol...Love it...thank you Dani_nyc

Besides its not the band they really have the problem with, its the fact you will be looking hot and sexy and they will still look like godzilla. Rock the band on.

Forget those band bashers. Haters if works for you awesome and inspiring keep it up

I was banded 2/18/13...I've had so many people bash my band. It usually goes like this..OMG you have mutilated your body, or you know that band has a high failure rate, or the plain old you should've got the sleeve its the best. I am happy so far with my band. I started at 273 post op and now weigh 239. I have yet to get a fill or even be cleared for excercise. Why must people bash my band. Please let me know how you feel and how you handle Band Bashers.. thanks

seems to me, the ones who bash or protest the loudest are the ones who dont understand or have a clue (as to what it is) or how it works....everyone has an opinion on everything...id say ignore them but its hard to do... i heard it also and just said, you know what, i had to do what i had to do to save my life.....that shut them up....

Congrats on your success as well