hi all,i have recently been approved for the lap-band through my insurance and the only thing left for me is to set a date for the surgery,i'm at the very nervous stage,does anyone out there have any regrets at all about having the sugery done?? i have heard mostly all good abot it,but i want to hear it all,,,,,,,please let me know thanks,,,,,,,,,Bobby 35yrs. old 270lbs. at 5'6 i want to reach 170lbs.

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If you're ever unfortunate enough to lose your band, I hope someone has the integrity to not throw it in your face.

If stopping the bickering isn't an option, then at least take it to Rants & Raves. This is not the place for it.

She didn't lose her band, she knows exactly where it is...in a bag in her house, just like she mentioned in an ealier post.

Do you really think that's what I meant?

This discussion changes nothing. The nastiness ends right now, or the thread is locked.

Do you really think that's what I meant?

This discussion changes nothing. The nastiness ends right now, or the thread is locked.

Of course I did not really think that's what you meant, but thank you for insulting my intelligence.

I hope your cyber threat is not only directed at me. That sure would hurt my feelings =(

Any regrets? None. But of course there are those who have them. Not surprising, the band isn't the right choice for everyone going in, and down the line there's a definite possibility of problems. Just like every other weight loss surgery.

Sharing personal stories is all we do here, and every single one is important...and worthy of respect. Let's keep it that way.

Of course I did not really think that's what you meant, but thank you for insulting my intelligence.

I hope your cyber threat is not only directed at me. That sure would hurt my feelings =(

Wheetsin is a moderator, so she is not insulting your intelligence, nor is she making "cyber threats". She is indicating that some of the things going on in this thread is not in accordance with LBT guidelines. Therefore, it either needs to stop or be moved to the "Rants and Raves" section. As a moderator, she was right to post what she did in an attempt to regain control of an out of control situation.

As to the original posters question, I have absolutely no regrets. This has been the best thing that has ever happened to me and I feel better than I have felt in years. Do I pb, yes, sometimes. Do I get the golfball feeling, yes, sometimes. But it is always my fault for not paying attention and following the bandster rules. I am aware there are possible complications with this surgery. I have had one already, when my port flipped. If I encounter additional ones down the road, I will deal with them then. I am not going to spend every day of my life wondering if I have stretched my pouch, has my band slipped, etc., etc. You can drive yourself crazy doing that. Just live your life and what happens will happen. There are possible complications with all WLS, you just have to decide which one is best for you.

Wheetsin is a moderator, so she is not insulting your intelligence, nor is she making "cyber threats". She is indicating that some of the things going on in this thread is not in accordance with LBT guidelines. Therefore, it either needs to stop or be moved to the "Rants and Raves" section. As a moderator, she was right to post what she did in an attempt to regain control of an out of control situation.

You're a day late..thanks though!

NO regrets- I'm 6wks post surgery and 25lbs lighter. I have not had any problems. I go for my first fill on monday. Losing weight is effortless. This is the best thing I have ever done. NO REGRETS:clap2:

To the OP;

No regrets 20 months later and 174lbs lighter (under goal weight at 123lbs with a BMI of 21)

Like any WLS or diet, the band is work, but well worth the effort.

I only regret waiting an extra year or two, postponing what is the best decision I have ever made and the best money I have ever spent ($15K self pay). You have such a tremendous opportunity being approved for insurance coverage. GO FOR IT, but be aware, the band is only a tool. You have to do your part to make it all work and it will involve significant effort to eat smart and change move away from bad eating decisions. The band will help you, physically and psychologically, in the journey, but in the end, you will be the one to decide how successful you will be. A colleague of mine said in explaining his decision to be banded, "I need something to protect me from ME". Good luck and be sure to visit LBT often for advice and insight.

AriesGirl and anyone else who is so inclined: Stop making negative comments about other posters or this thread will be locked. Basic rules of online posting: Debate the idea, not the person.

Final warning.

my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner...

Absolutely no regrets.

I had to get a complete unfill today because I'm having rotator cuff surgery tomorrow. I went from having 2cc in a 4cc band to nothing in my band and within an hour I was so incredibly hungry! I hadn't felt hunger like that since before I was banded.

DH and I then went out to lunch. I ate a pre-banded portion of quesadillos before I felt "satisfied". Because of today's experience I have a renewed appreciation for my band and will get a fill just as soon as I can.

You're a day late..thanks though!

Keep prodding the moderator, why don't you? That's a fast track to getting banned.:deadhorse:

GeezerSue wasn't the only person making inappropriate remarks, so it really burns me when people start pretending like there is only one person in a fight. To have a fight, there are ALWAYS at least two people participating. Like Sue said, if you hate her remarks so much, put her on ignore. It isn't hard. If you don't know how, ask. There will be plenty of people to tell you how.

And I'll speak for the people who actually like having Sue around. It is nice to get more than one opinion on something. I like having the people around who had to get their bands removed. If there were only people who had working bands, this wouldn't be much of a support forum for the people having problems, would it? And yeah, you should hear worst-case scenarios before you go to have surgery. Smart people weigh the risks before having major surgery. And whether you like it or not, Sue's experience is a risk that people should take into account.

I haven't been banded yet, but when I am, I will know that this takes effort. You can't just expect your band to do all the work. And, thanks to Sue and people like her, I'll know what to be looking for if something does go wrong.

Ok, that's swell. Thanks for the extremely useful (lol?) words of advice.