I have my operation in two weeks and I am so nervous, I can't tell if it is the right thing to do. Im young and scared, but I can just imagine what amazing things could come out of this and lifestyle I would lead. Does anybody have any major advice or success (especially with younger patients)? Thanks!! xo

I found this topic "Would You Have Weight Loss Surgery Again?" under Forums Home in the Post Op section...sorry I dont know how else to get you directly there....

I found reading these was great....i am in the testing phase and understand the nerves and going back and forth with your decision.

This really helped confirm the great things that can happen with the band....im ready and willing to give it a try and to make it work for me.....

Good luck to you...keep us posted!

Hi Chloe!

I am 23 and JUST banded last week. If you need anyone to talk about the good the bad and the ugly I am here. I wish I would have looked into this more before making my decision. Best thing is to ask ENDLESS questions. Its a lot of mental preparation. Feel free to message me whenever!

Hi Chloe!

I am 23 and JUST banded last week. If you need anyone to talk about the good the bad and the ugly I am here. I wish I would have looked into this more before making my decision. Best thing is to ask ENDLESS questions. Its a lot of mental preparation. Feel free to message me whenever!

Would you have decided against it in doing more research ?

At this point in time... yes I would have much rather not done it. I am hoping this feeling will disappear as the pain disappears but I would be lying if I didnt say I wish I could take it back. My thoughts are right now

1) I knew there was going to be pain from surgery but not THIS much pain. My body has a very low pain tolerance and doesnt accept pain medication well so since surgery I have not had a moments peace from pain

2)I did not know my body would reject food so immediately. Now this is different for every person but in my case I am on the "full liquid" time frame but I can not digest anything other than Clear liquids. No Soups, no protien shakes, nada. Anytime I do my stomach racks up with pain

3) I did not know I would be SO HUNGRY. 3 days after surgery the hunger pains kicked in. Real true hunger which I have NEVER experienced before then, I thought I had but I HAD NO IDEA! And because my body cant no digest the hunger remains and is worst than any pain from the surgery. Hunger is literally the only thought in my mind the past 2 days, watching movies and things my MIND and BODY ache with every food commercial and not just bad food but hell 1 commercial had apples (which IM not a fan of) and I just started crying. Which brings me to my last point

4) Support. I needed to have much more support in line. Unfortunately 2 days after surgery most of my friends and family had gone on vacation, gone back to work, ect. I feel very alone / abandoned. I forced my boyfriend to not go to work today because I just didn't think I could handle another day of pain alone.

With all of this being said my doctor prescribed me more pain medication yesterday and my outlook is much better than it was previously. It is relieving some of the pain from pinched nerves inside my body and is helping my stomach tolerate greater amounts of liquid so I am feeling good. I am hoping that in a few days I am like most people on here saying : IM SO HAPPY ABOUT MY CHOICE , but we will see, I cant take it back now.

The question should be would you rather a tough month of your life or having a tough time due to obesity for the rest of your life?

When in doubt.. Change perspective!