Well, only 1 days left Saturday i went to a family gathering and a friend of the family was there. She'd had the lap band back in May 2003. She almost died. She was following the post-op directions to the 'T' and lost 60lbs. Then all of a sudden she couldn't keep anything down. She got so ill~~~so many hospitals~~~ just awful. Fortunatly, God wasn't ready for her to come home yet. After removing the band and much rehab ~ she is alright now. I completly believe that the lapband is not for everyone. Don't quite know how to "know" who it is right for~~guess i'll find out. I belive in my heart that this is Gods will for me.

Jessica, thanks for sharing your story. I'm being banded tomorrow. Good luck to you on Thursday Let us know how you're doing.

Good luck Jessica, I'm so excited for you!

Jessica and Stephanie,

You will both do well with your banding. I have been banced for 3 years and my weight loss could be better, however, I have a hiatal hernia that gives me fits so I am not getting a fill till I can get it fixed. I have heard many, many lapband stories and it is rare to hear of peole nearly dieing , etc. It does happen, but the band it sooooooooo awesome I cannot imagine my life it I had not done this. My daughter was 19 when she had it done, (same day as me) and she needs a fill also, but she has done very well. I pray both of you the best of luck and a speedy recovery with much weight lost.

Terry Evans

I hope people do not freak out because of your story... There really isn't much info there. Why did she almost die? Was it because she waited too long to get to a Dr.? Or because she couldn't eat/drink for too long?

I hope that her journey has been better, but hopefully you could tell us more.

I would love more info too! Did they find out why she couldn't eat or drink? Did the band slip? Please explain.

I would also like to know what the problem was with her band. Could you please elaborate a little. Thanks