I postponed my LB today, I'm having second thoughts, and I've been reading a lot of lb's gone bad, and it scares me. The things I have been seeing are on YouTube. some during/after surgery and some 4 to 5 years down the road. Im so depressed today this was my only solution to finally get rid of this weight. I'm I just overreacting, need some advice please.

I felt the same way. I was super freaked out && I just wanted to back out of it, but trust me, I've never felt better in my life. I've only had it for two months && I wouldn't change my decision for ANYTHING. You'll be fine.

I think you need to do what you think is best for you, be it band or no band. It's your body and this is a life changing decision. If you really don't think the band is for you then don't do it.

I would like to point out something though. The majority of Lap Band horror stories you see are the fault of the patient not the band, the biggest being people walking around with their bands too tight and it resulting in a slip. Then there's the ones that chronically over eat, eat around the band, and vomit. I even met a woman who had a slip from carbonation. Unfortunately it seems the ones that holler the loudest are the ones that are having problems- you don't hear from the majority of happy band patients because they're too busy enjoying their new lives.

The band does require changes for life. If people don't change their eating habits, they won't lose, it's simple as that. Too often people go into this surgery expecting magic and that's not the case. It's a tool and it requires work.

For actual facts (not anecdotal evidence from a forum or Youtube) have a look a this link. It's a very large study on the long term success of the band: http://www.futurity.org/health-medicine/weight-stays-off-long-after-lap-band-surgery/

Best wishes on whatever you decide.

For actual facts (not anecdotal evidence from a forum or Youtube) have a look a this link. It's a very large study on the long term success of the band: http://www.futurity....p-band-surgery/

Best wishes on whatever you decide.

Great link. Thanks for pointing us to it.

And Molly40P: Don't feel badly. It's good that you are taking this very seriously and making an educated decision. You may just need more time for reflection. Or you may truly feel the band isn't for you. Either way, take care and give whatever path you need to take time to reveal itself.