I searched and was surprised that I did not readily find a poll that asks the question: "Would you do it again?" I think that is a burning question that 99% of newcomers would like to see answered! It probably should be a sticky somewhere....dontcha think? If it's here somewhere, I haven't found it yet.

So....here goes. I'm going to keep it real simple, too. Yes or No.

NOTE: Keep in mind that the results will be skewed towards the "No" because people that are having problems visit this board more than people who are sailing right through their experience with no problems at all.

wow, I'm nervous about surgery and it helps to hear people saying that they would do it again even someone who had complications!

evilah

What is RNY? I'm very new. Can you tell? Sorry. I just don't want to go the wrong route with this and I would love to be able to go to my first visit prepared. Thanks!

I would do it defiently No questition

What is RNY? I'm very new. Can you tell? Sorry. I just don't want to go the wrong route with this and I would love to be able to go to my first visit prepared. Thanks!

RNY is just another name for gastric bypass surgery. It's one type; there are a couple of different bypass surgeries, I gather.

And in case I hadn't mentioned it before, I AM doing it again! My band was removed due to slippage and I am getting a new, improved model on June 4th. I can't wait!!

oh yes! i most certainly would!

First -- Alexandra, good luck with the upcoming surgery, I hope you have better luck with the new and improved band!

Second -- Yes, I would do it again too. I am five months out from my surgery date and have lost 42 pounds so far. Even with the negatives (no restriction postop and 3 weeks of Bandster hell!, no restriction after first fill or much after second fill, PBing, sliming, vomiting, eating too fast and wow, the pain that that involves!) I would still do it again because.. . . . . I would still be very unhealthy at 258 pounds with diabetes, high blood pressure, obstructive sleep apnea, joint pain, arthritis and cardiac issues just to name a few.

Without the band I would not be diabetes and insulin free, back in a normal blood pressure range and having much less pain on a daily basis. The few negatives that you run into, in my opinion, do not nearly outweigh the benefits of having the surgery and being healthier. Not to mention just feeling better about myself because my size 26's now fall off and I'm wearing clothes I haven't fit into for 10 years but I kept in the hopes that "one day" I could get into them again. So, yes, for me, I would do it again in a heartbeat!

just a quick reply about the "sweets" post

I love sweets, and always have. But after I got my band and followed the diet per doctor, liquids, mushies, etc...I never got a chance to eat sweets during that time, which ended up making me not crave it as much anymore. I eat sweets occasionally now, a piece of chocolate here or there, but if I end eating a whole slice of cake or something (which I can't even do), I get super hyper, then crash and burn (like a child). I hate the feeling of it. And I know eating a diet full of sweets isn't going to get me to my goal. I'm not perfect, and I still think I can eat things that I can't, which I then get sick from. But I try to remind myself that this is a life change--I had surgery to help me through--and I try to control what I eat. If I want chocolate, I'll have it. But only a serving of it. Before I would raid the candy aisle for whatever was there and eat a ton of it all in one sitting. I couldn't do that now if I tried!

Theres one other thing that I think has helped me out. I found these Calcium supplements called Adora and they are these 500mg calcium supplements in a disk shape and they are milk chocolate, and actually taste like regular milk chocolate. I take two a day and they are pretty sweet, so for the most part, that by itself will help curb the craving.

ABSO-FREAKING-LUTELY!!!

i have never been able to stick with a diet long enought to lose 98 pounds. i am still about 113 pounds from goal so i have a LONG way to go still, but i know the band will help.

i, too, LOVE sweets. pre-band, my 'lunch' (or post-lunch) would be about 20+ mini reeses Peanut Butter cups ... every day (gee, wonder where the 402 pounds came from). i agree with JMCAMBRA, off the sweets for pre and post op diets helped a lot with the sugar cravings. i do have something probably once a week and if i am craving more, i look at my before/current picture and that usually keeps me away from the stuff i dont need to be eating.

I am not a sweet eater, I only crave sweets if I've had an especially large or salty or carbed-out meal. Other than that, give me some fat and Protein please. I love nuts! Big nut eater. I am. I admit it.

lol

Evilah

HELL YES I'D DO IT AGAIN!!!

I've had a pretty rocky road, but I'm so happy I did it. I feel so much better physically and emotionally. I HAVE self-esteem! Never had that before. I can go to restaurants and not worry about fitting in the booth. I can sit in a chair with arm rests and not worry about getting out. I can put on shoes with out holding my breath. I can sit in the floor and play with my son and the dogs, and I can get back up. All this wonderful stuff I can do and I'm only down 60lbs. Just think of the things I will be able to do when I reach my goal!!!

I am a recovering Sweet-a-holic. I used to eat sweets from sun up to sun down. I still crave it all day, but now that I have control, I allow myself one sugary-sweet a day. Not a bag of candy... A piece of hard candy, or A small piece of chocolate. The band does not change our heads (though I wish it did 'cause I have my fare share of demons in there) but it does give us power over our hunger. I know I'd loose the weight faster if I totally gave up sugar but that's not for me 'cause I've tried. I end up obsessing over it and eating crap I really shouldn't have and in quantities that are shameful...chocolate slips right through. So I don't think it's not for the weak-in-sweets, you just have to do your own soul searching and come to a truce with your demon.

i want one of those phen forum tickers. Do you have to have a member accoutn to get one?

I am so happy with the results of my band. Yesterday I tried on two pairs of pants which I had grown too fat to wear and I found that I could pull them off without undoing them!

Yes, Yes, Yes.....

i want one of those phen forum tickers. Do you have to have a member accoutn to get one?

Nope! Just go to phenforum.com and make one. It's easier than ticker factory (for me anyway). Good luck, and by the way, when you get to the end to copy & paste just copy the ticker part or else you'll get a bunch of phen forum advertisement crap.

I am not banded yet but am in the process. I just read your post and had to tell you that is exactly what my surgeon told me at the seminar and at my consult. Him and the head nurse both said 'if you like sweets, this is not the surgery for you and you should consider the rouxenY. My friend that is also trying to get surgery was totally set for the lap band until we went to this and had our consults. For her that would be a major problem because she loves her sweets but for me I rarely eat them now so I hope I will suceed with the band. My friend is now going for the rouxen Y because she loves her sweets to much.

Sorry to hear you are not doing well with your band. Remember each day is a new day.

Hi Jackie,

I must disagree, I love love sweets I would say Im addicted to it and I made the band work, its all about your determination,really.I eat sweets icecream (a pint easily) but not everyday I would say ice cream like once a month and the next day I excercise and watch what I eat. I would even say I eat sweets on regular basis almost everyday, but just till 2 p.m. once you start losing and see the changes you will not want to gain it back and you will be careful of what you eat.I work my butt off but its worth it!

Yes there might be people for whom the band doesnt work due to medical complications but most of us can make it work!

Good luck to everyone!

YESSSSSSSSs I would do it again in a heartbeat!:clap2: