Did anyone out there regret being banded???

I'm glad you asked this question. I'm a little apprehensive too! Will look forward to reading your replies.

I want to life a health life and I need the help but, the more I read the scarier it gets! Please any advice would be great!

I have several frineds who have been banded and NONE of them regret it! I am excited for mine. Wish you all the best of luck

Hi there.

I was only banded on May 24th so it all pretty fresh. I haven't regretted it for a single second. My mom passed away two years ago at age 69 and I knew I had to do something to make sure I lived at least to that age. I hated feeling tired and worn down all the time, waking up tired with no energy.

After sugery I was sore - it was surgery after all! I had hernia fixed in the process and had the gas pains and discomfort you will hear all about and experience. I have missed solid foods and have grown to really dislike cream Soups. I will take every second of discomfort from surgery and missing chewing for a few days if it means I live meaningfully for longer.

Concentrate on why you are doing it, stay positive, this forum has been a fantasic place to find like minded people who have been where you are and will tell you first hand what it's like. Not some story they heard from someone who heard it from someone else.

Ask questions but ultimately make your own personal decision for your own reasons.

Good luck.

I II I am Two weeks out from my surgery, today I started my two week pre op diet, so far so good it is past noon and no one has gotten their head ripped off! I am nervous and excited about my surgery and honestly will take the bumps in the road if it means that I will no longer yo-yo and can get off the BP meds! At 5'10 and 258 I'm looking forward to one day being back at my normal weight of 150. I wish everyone luck and if anyone has suggestions on these next two weeks of pre op dieting I would love to have them!

no..it gave me my life back

I was banded 3/25/13, and haven't looked back. I'm THRILLED with my progress so far, and for the first time in years, I feel hopeful. I've had no issues, and I expect that will be the case for a very long time.

Mrsbuc - please keep in mind that what you read in these forums, is only from a fraction of lap band patients. Most posters on this site have had, and continue to have success with their band. Yes, there can be some compilations, but comparatively speaking, the ratio is small. Try & focus on what your life will be like if you do nothing?

Thank you so much!!!! I really want my life back!!!

I'm happy so far was banded on 12.28/12

I don't really regret being banded, I just wish I had waited until I was truly ready for the lifestyle. I haven't done my band any justice because I don't think I was ready for it mentally. I didn't really understand my relationship with food before being banded and its been a challenge to change that relationship, but! The good thing is that it's there for when I am, and I know I'm getting there and I'm excited to really to start living the banded lifestyle.