I am considering Lap Band surgery and going through the pre-surgery qualification process. I am optimistic about the prospect of substantial long-term weight loss. I know quite a few people that have had gastric by-pass with mixed results and significant and even fatal complications. I don't think I would ever consider that option but I like the less invasive aspects of the Lap Band. Any advise anyone could offer a "seeker" would be welcome.

Thats exactly why I would never consider gastric and welcomed Lap band into my life. Along with exercise , the band has changed me to a "normal" size person from being the big woman . It feels good.

edie

I would say that the best advice I could give you is to spend some serious time reading all the threads on this board........ there is SO much info on here, and many of the questions get asked over and over again, because new people frequent this intro thread daily.... so a lot of newbies get pushed to other pages.....

The FAQ's are wonderful, the Post Op shopping list is right now posted on my fridge..... jump in and post often and again... read, read, read...

I've found this board is mostly used by us prebanded and newly banded, with some WONDERFUL Vetrans thrown in.......... but for the most part the vetrans are out living their lives as the band has just become part of them now.

Yep, Tracy is giving good tips for u. I didn't find this forum until i was newly banded. I learned alot from just reading everyones posts. I was banded in Monterrey Mexico (self pay) by a great doc. I've lost only 19lbs but I'm a slow loser. But I ok with that. I know its gone for good. Just don't expect immediate results. It is a lot slower than the bypass but I feel it's healthier that way.. by the way I love my band. Keep us posted on what u r gonna do. Kelley

Welcome adventure-rider. I'm glad you found us. Good luck with your decision making.