So, last night I went to my first lapband support group (after 3 1/2 yrs). Thought it might be good for me. There were 3 of us. Just the nitht before, the sleeve support group met (same program director for both meetings) was standing room only. What's going on with all the banders? The program director (not my surgeons office, its 3 hrs away) said they hardly ever do band surgery anymore.

People complain about complications and maintenance. Im so afraid we're gunna be dinasours, only referenced in medical journals as bariatric failures. Has anyone else noticed this?

And amongst the 3 of us, I was the most successful. One lady has been banded for 4 yrs and has only lost 40 lbs. The other for 2 yrs and lost about 50. Made me feel good. And I was starting to feel like a failure.

Marci

elcee let me know if you figure it out because I don't see it either.

jim i am with you, i see no negative on this thread

All of us , suffered in some fashion after surgery, some more than others. We took time off to have the surgery, we bought special products, exercise equipment, Protein, Vitamins, etc. But most thougfht it would be easy to lose weight and never realized it takes great efforts & time to lose the weight it took us a lifetime to gain.

How hungry are you in getting back to a good weight for you, possibly getting better health and maybe longer longeviety?

Please make a choice on which way you want to travel. This is an easy choice for me.

Best wishes and Keep the Faith

You're super negative and it's not pleasant. Whether you believe you're spitting truth or not it's annoying. All your posts are the same. Jeez

A little condescending, I get what you mean.

Wow lots of sensitivity on this site lately...but I still don't see it.

jim i am with you, i see no negative on this thread

Ditto!