I have been looking into lap band for over a year.... I have tried lots of other things including spending a month at a womens weight loss program in vermont last fall...

I am trying to find out what long term statistics are available regarding lap band. Percentage of people who opt out, or have their band removed because of erosions or other problems, etc.

How long a band can/does last, etc.

I am now at about a hundred pounds over what I should be...

hi karen

im being banded next friday,im so nervous about it as it is still a enigma to me,im not sure whats going to happen in future but im not dealing with my weight right now and i have a very unhealthy self image and it screwing up my life so im praying that banding is a great choice.

welcome to LBT karen

good luck with your investigations...

I never regretted my decision to have lapband done...it has given me a new lease on life...

Becky

Me either,

I just wished I had of had mine done years ago. The band stays in you until death unless you just want it out. It's like a port my uncle has had for hemophiliac for 30 years. It has given me a second chance at life and has been the most wonderful thing I could have ever done.

I too love my band and wish I had known about it years ago, but I know that timing is everything. I was banded in Monterrey Mexico in July, have gone from a size 18 pants to a size 12...........amy I happy? yes!! Is it hard? sometimes but the band is a great tool to help me lose weight. Any questions, please feel free to email me.

Lucy

200/164/125?

Dr. Zapata