Hi there, my name is Michele. I had a lapband back in 1998 and my first attempt at a tightening was not good. I'm not after all this time going to try again. I want to keep this to ver close friends and very close family as I am so scared of failing.

My first tightening took an hour with I expect an inexperienced technician. I never went back. I now want my life back ! I have achieved so much at this weight but I know I can achieve much more and I don't want to sit on the side lines of life personally anymore. I would love to make friends on here who I can support and who can give me advice. I'm not good at being vulnerable or asking for help but I figure we have oceans between us and maybe this will allow me to move forward without watching eyes and judgment.

Cheers

Michele

welcome to this site. everyone on here is very supportive. it's been a life savior for me.

Welcome to LBT!

You will find a lot of support here and I hope no one passes judgement on you. Just be prepared that if you ask a question, everyone has an opinion and not afraid to give it, lol.

I do hope you are able to find a Dr. who can give you any fills you may need, without causing unnecessary stress.

Good luck!

Good morning, I am new as well. I joined a few days ago and it has been great. No one in my home or close circle has had lap band so the don't understand. This site is great for you. Find another place or call where you went before and express your fear and concerns. You will do great!

welcome we are here to help when we can. If it took an hour for you last fill I sure dont blame you for not going back, I cant imgine what they were doing...Things will go better now I am sure. Good for you for getting back in for yourself.

Hi Michele, what part of Oz are you in? I'm supposed to be moving there in about 4 months.

Hi there' date=' my name is Michele. I had a lapband back in 1998 and my first attempt at a tightening was not good. I'm not after all this time going to try again. I want to keep this to ver close friends and very close family as I am so scared of failing.

My first tightening took an hour with I expect an inexperienced technician. I never went back. I now want my life back ! I have achieved so much at this weight but I know I can achieve much more and I don't want to sit on the side lines of life personally anymore. I would love to make friends on here who I can support and who can give me advice. I'm not good at being vulnerable or asking for help but I figure we have oceans between us and maybe this will allow me to move forward without watching eyes and judgment.

Cheers

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Welcome Michele this site is very help I hope you find support. I would like to offer you mine. I have learned so much here and I am sure you will too.