Knowing what you know now about weight loss surgery, would you do it again if you had the chance to make your decision again? Choose your option in the above poll, and then explain it in the discussion below!

I'm still in the liquid diet phase post surgery. This is so hard. I know it will be worth it in the end and I'm taking it hour by hour.

I would definitely do it again if the stats didn't show such a high erosion rate and complications from that. I have not had any and I mean any problems, and only found the band had slipped when I went to a new doctor. Actually wouldn't have had this problem if my former doctor would have been more interested in the patient, rather than advertising for more, and more patients.

I would definitely do it again if the stats didn't show such a high erosion rate and complications from that. I have not had any and I mean any problems, and only found the band had slipped when I went to a new doctor. Actually wouldn't have had this problem if my former doctor would have been more interested in the patient, rather than advertising for more, and more patients.

Wow, sorry to hear that. I guess you had to have another surgery?

At this point I would not, I have not been a so called poster child for Lapband. I will be seeing a new doctor on Tuesday and looking forward to a better journey. My opinion may change in time. It's great to see how many people have had success though, gives me hope that I can turn this into a great successful story of my own.

Yes, got my lapband in 2008, lost 130% of my excess weight, stayed stable for 3 years, sprung a leak that for some reason seems to be hard to find, gained weight, lost some but with difficulty, so now am opting to have a band replacement in 12 days time. So didn't just choose it once, but will be choosing it twice.

Yes I would, But don't Think anything has prepared me for the loose skin!! I am happy with the weight results but must work out harder to not show so much skin that hangs below the arms and thighs.

I never thought ti could look and feel this great and it shows every step that I take and move that I make. I am even more happy that I had the lap band with the plication.

Would do it all again in a New York min!!! Love my band and the results it has given me. Wish I'd done it sooner

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I would likely do it again though I would look hard at the sleeve as well.

I would have WLS again but I would NOT get another Lap Band. I am currently considering removal and revising to a sleeve.

Yes, yes, a thousand times yes.

My 12 year old daughter told her Mom the other night, "Daddy is always happy now, not like before his surgery". You want to know why? for the first time in my life as far as my weight is concerned, I have hope. The band has done that for me.

I would do it all over again. I miss the taste of a lot of foods. I loved stake and now have to settle with simply tasting the juice from one. But it was those things that kept me fat and trapped in a body I never wanted.

So It aint all that bad !

Wow, sorry to hear that. I guess you had to have another surgery?

Yes, talked with the surgical nurse they are notifying my insurance company to get approval for an "urgent removal" even though I still am not having any problems, if fact I feel as if I am at my sweet spot. Go figure. Then have to have 3 months of weight management with my primary then back in for bypass.

NO THANK YOU~~~~~

It has been over 5 years since my surgery. Ive had some ups and downs but in my head not real success. I think I didnt have in place at the time as strong a support network as I thought or needed. From the Dr charging to go to support meetings to me just not enjoying structured exercise (I have done 4 triathlons 3 since banding).

I have learned that my weight issues are so much more then what the band can handle. Sigh

Yes and No. I made the correct decision at the time, about 7 years ago. I was skyrocketing to a very unhealthy weight. Would I have the surgery with the information I have now? No. Yes, I did lose weight with the lap band. Yes, I have gained weight back with the lap band. I have also lost weight without the use of my band (a total unfill). The lap band does not help with my night snackings, that is me and only me. The lap band does restrict the amount of food I eat in the morning and afternoon. So, please do your research before having the surgery. Why are you getting the lap band? If you think it is a magic tool that will make the weight drop off then you are wrong. You still have to diet and exercise. Good luck on your journey.