Any Regrets

[chuggachugga 0]

Absolutely - I have many 'regrets' although I hate to admit it - I never want to regret anything in life as I try to not 'go there'. However, i really wish I hadn't done it - definitely read the other suggested threads as it's true - those of us who are unhappy or 'regret' the band don't tend to post alot/often - for me, it just reinforces my lack of success. Although the support and encouragement here has pulled me up out of the dumps more than i can say - without this site i would have lost my mind by now!

Hi Mary S.

I read your response to the "regrets" section and was wondering if you could tell me a little more about your situation? I myself am nearly a year out and have also lost very little weight and feel like a terrible failure myself...what has your experience been? Do you ever think about getting the gastic bypass done? (not that I could afford that procedure, just curious..)

Hang in there...

[phlyinphebee 0]

I am only 3 weeks out and thought I would have problems. Other than having to learn not to drink while eating and not eating too fast. I go for my first fill on the 19th of this month. I am looking forward to it!!!!!

Good luck.

Rene'

[Platinum 0]

I am doing great!! I was banded by Dr. Ortiz on Friday, Feb. 9th and I am back at work today. His office staff is superb and he is fantastic. I am so excited about my new future. The post op diet is going well!!!

[Platinum 0]

Good Luck Pamela, let us know how you are doing.

I was banded on Friday by Dr. Ortiz and I am doing fabulous!!! The whole experience was wonderful and I would do it all over again if I had too. My post op diet is going good.

Only great things are to come!!!:clap2:

[lauraj 0]

Help! Geezer Sue, what is DS? You had your band removed? I didn't think you were suppose to, or that it should last practically forever.

[beversman 0]

Ok, months later --- and I am doing great!

Completely 100% satisfied... it been about 5 or 6 months since this thread originally posted. At the time, I was told that I didnt have the experience to give a good opinion. I definitely have it now.

No REGRETS :-) Would recommend it to anyone that truly needs this surgery!!

[DevilMayKare 1]

Boy there have been a lot of "complications" and "removals" since this thread was originally started. I wish there was some way to edit out all the nastiness, because there is some REALLY GOOD information in here. I recommend newbies take the time to set aside the emotional aspects and read thru this long thread.

As for me I was happy as a clam and very successful the first 6-10 months of my band. Now at almost 3 years out I've gained everything back and more and am planning to make an appointment next week to start the DS process.