Okay... I have been 100%... no....1000% sure about getting banded. I know several people who either have been banded, had gastric bypass or know someone who had either one done. I have not heard any of the horror stories from them that I have read in these threads. So here is my question.......and I know its surgery, and there are aches and pains that go with it.............but:

Is there anyone who really regrets having the banding done? Was it so bad that you wished you hadn't done it? :cry

Or does the good outweigh the bad? (I know healthy is way better than unhealthy-i just mean the banding part) Do you think the awful things are short lived and worth the banding?

Maybe I shoud direct this to the ones who are a year out on their banding.....was it worth it? Would you do it again?:clap2:

I have tried 2 others but I am a light sleeper and don't like things on my face or head, I'm gonna try again tonight. This is one of the main reasons

I am getting the surgery. My Dad had sleep apnea, so does my brother and sister so surgery may not help, but funny thing, I received a letter

from the dentist saying they now make mouth pieces to relieve sleep

apnea, the cost is $240, if weightloss doesn't help I will look into it.

Don't know which came first, sleep apnea or huge weight gain, it all

happened around the same time.

Take Care and pray for me on the 7th of Aug. ...........Anniemay

This might set your mind at ease.....after her GP my sis no longer has sleep apnea....and the sleep technicians tell me that a lot of people who lose weight also lose the apnea.....lol i am a light sleeper too.....i wake up if it suddenly get too quiet in the neighborhood...LOL