I have done so well. Met my goal in 7 mo. Down about 80 lbs. But. Here's my concern. So many people in my support group have either had the band then went to the Sleeve or they are opting for Sleeve to begin with. Im reading articles that say banding is less popular. Chance of eroding ect. Im worried i made wrong choice??

I meant worried. Having said all that. I feel great. So glad to have lost all this weight. I am just in awe that this worked. But now im obsessing about it. Just scared is this normal?

If you lost all your weight and have no problems, why would you question your choice?

The majority of band problems are patient failures not band failures. Statistically speaking, only 5% of band patients have serious complications by no fault of their own.

Here's the study: http://www.futurity.org/health-medicine/weight-stays-off-long-after-lap-band-surgery/

hm.......you lost 80 pounds...at your goal weight.

you tell me, did you make the wrong decision?

i know the answer and its no

Any surgery you could have chosen could cause a problem or not cause a problem. So as it sits right now you don't have a problem. No one can predict the future. The best thing you can do is stay compliant like mis73 said and hope for the best outcome, as you would with any surgery. Congratulations on your weight loss.

~~~Stephanie.

We all can second guess what we should have done... I would have preferred the VSG after my initial decision to go with the band, but my surgeon strongly favored the band based on the risks involved. So long as the band is working for you, don't worry about imaginary straw men. And because you are so successful with your weight loss, a revision surgery would be far less risky, if it is ever needed in the future.

Take your success and be happy. Now is not the time to second guess, you will only stress yourself. And stress.... well, it makes me eat! LOL!