HELLO EVERYONE, I AM SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION. I AM REALLY INTERESTED IN THE LAP-BAND. I FEEL LIKE THIS WAS INVENTED FOR ME. I LIKE ALL OF THE READING AND SITES I HAVE FOUND ON THIS. I LIVE IN OHIO, MY NAME IS GAY. I HAVE A DR. APPOINTMENT FOR THE 30TH TO ASK MY DR ABOUT A REFERRAL. I AM NERVOUS BUT EXCITED AT THE SAME TIME.MAYBE THERE IS HOPE FOR ME YET, I CAN ONLY PRAY FOR THE RIGHT DIRECTION.I WOULD BE GLAD FOR ANY ADVISE OR INSTRUCTION ANY ONE CAN GIVE ME..THANKS FOR LISTENING GAY

Magay,

Welcome! i got the band in nov 2002, i have lost 125 lbs. i know that the band has saved my life and i would recommend it to everyone! my aunt had the bypass and was in the hospital for 2 weeks and has only lost 60 lbs. total and is even starting to gain. i think that the bypass is too invasive! another thing i like about the band is that when you start to plateau you can get a fill. i think it is important that YOU are in control of YOUR own weight! good luck and keep us posted on your progress!

angela

THANKS FOR THE REPLY. I AM SO GLAD YOU ARE DOING WELL. IT GIVES ME HOPE:D PLEASE KEEP ME POSTED OF YOUR PROGRESS!!!!

GAY