Hi there,

I am just starting the process. :success1: I have been researching the band for a few months now and will be attending a seminar on 11/13/06. I am excited, yet a little nervous. Still unsure I want to have this done. :phanvan All of the benefits seem almost too good to be true and the complications,though rare I guess, are all too real.

The journey continues...

Sheila

HI Shesha!!

I feel the same way... TOO good to be true!! Did you read the one about having to spit alot???? :success1: I'm really worried about that! I am going to a

seminar on 11/9/2006!!! I'm so nervous... I'm also worried about hair loss!

Stacey:biggrin1:

Hi Stacey!

I just read about the spitting and replied to the thread. I am wondering what the Dr's say causes the spitting. Yikes!

My biggest fear is erosion. Beyond making sure I am healthy, I am probably going to be self pay and would hate to spend all that money just to have it removed!

Shesha

I Seen On Another Site That You Were From Wi. I Am To. What Part Of Wi Are You From. I Was Banded In Fort Atkinson By Dr Erickson On 9/05/06. Great Doc. I Was Also Self Pay. Best Money I Ever Spent. The Fort Atkinson Hospital Has Support Group For The Banders Or Future Banders So You Can Meet People Face To Face And Hear Their Stories And Their Experiences. The Spitting Thing Can Sometimes Happen If You Get To Much In Your Fill. But Remember They Can Take Out Some And The Problem Will Be Fixed. Let Me Know If You Have Concerns And I Can Maybe Help You With Them.

Stacey.

Don't Worry About Hair Loss. Hair Loss Is Due To Improper Nutrition. There Is No Reason Why With The Lap Band You Would Not Be Getting Proper Nutrition. That Is More Of A Problem With Gb Because All The Calories And Nutrients Aren't Absorbed. With The Lap Band Every Calorie And Nutrient You Eat Is Absorbed. As Long As The Food You Eat Are Of Quality There Should Be No Problem.i Also Take A Multi Vitamin Every Day. Good Luck In Your Decision.trust Me There Is Nothing To Be Afraid Of.

HELLO MY NAME IS MICHELLE AND WAS BANDED ON OCT 16 OF THIS YEAR. I'VE LOST 10LBS SO FAR . IM GLAD I DID IT . DON'T BE NERVOUS IT'S NOT SO BAD. JUST THINK OF THE END RESULTS. IF I WAS NOT SELFPAY I WOULD HAVE DONE IT A LONG TIME AGO. WELL GOODLUCK AND KEEP ME POSTED ON WHAT YOU DESIDE TO DO.IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME.