Hi all. I am researching this procedure to see if it is right for me. I have read alot of your posts and everyone seems to be very glad that they had this done. Does anyone out there regret it? Maybe had a bad post-op experience? I am interested to know.

I almost did the RNY years ago until two of my chat buddies passed away from complications due to their procedures. It scared the heck put of me and, of course, I did not have it done.:cry

Here I am, 6 years later, looking once again for a solution. I had a baby 10 months ago. I was diagnosed with postpartum cardiomyopathy (an enlarged heart) and was told that my heart was only functioning 10-15%. I also have high blood pressure and am a diabetic. I am at 261 lbs (last time I checked), possibly more. I need to do something before it is too late. I want to live long enough to see my baby grow up.

Also, if anyone here is in the Miami area and has had or is in the process of having the lapband procedure done, I would like to hear from them. I would like to know what doctors they are seeing and what troubles, if any, they have had with insurance. I have United Healthcare but I do not know if they cover WLS.

Anyways, I am sorry to have rambled on. I look forward to hearing from all of you.

I had a rough surgery experience, lots of pain, due to lack of pain meds, and German hospitals. But overall, I would still do it again. totally worth it!

A little pain is far better than dying at a young age and not seeing my children have children. ya know???

Hi, I have United Healthcare and they covered 100% of the surgery. They however are not covering my fills. I've spent $100 out of pocket for that. I don't regret getting the lapband at all. I am a slow loser at 1 lb per week. The only regret I do have is that I haven't given it 100% as far as exercise and water intake goes. You have to really want to lose the weight. The band is only a tool. Good luck with your surgery.

Hi, I have United Healthcare and they covered 100% of the surgery. They however are not covering my fills. I've spent $100 out of pocket for that. I don't regret getting the lapband at all. I am a slow loser at 1 lb per week. The only regret I do have is that I haven't given it 100% as far as exercise and Water intake goes. You have to really want to lose the weight. The band is only a tool. Good luck with your surgery.

Welcome Honduras my only regret is similar to above...I have not been utilising the 'tool' for all its worth. Other than that it was the best thing I ever did.

becky