Ok good morning!!! I'm getting the lap band ,but not sure if I should get it done while I'm in nursing school. I want to get it done over Christmas break which out for 3 weeks or should I do it another time ?

Have you been through the process and just waiting for a date?

If you've already been through the complete approval and pre-op screening process, three weeks should be more than enough to be back on your feet. You will just need to be prepared for the post-op diet limitations, and plan accordingly with your school schedule.

The best of luck to you!

I haven't been through the process yet I start

Wednesday . I want to have everything done at the end of this month

Welp my doctor said the band would be a good idea for me and I would be unhappy with the outcome he wants me to get the sleeve and lose 20 pounds

Make sure you get the WLS that is best for you. Lot's of doctors are moving away from the band because the money is better with the sleeve, and less post op care. That doesn't mean you should do it though. Get as much information as possible about all surgeries and then go with what you are comfortable with.

Most bandsters go that route because it's the least invasive of the procedures. I myself am banded for that very reason and I needed to lose more than 100 lbs. In less than one year, I'm close to my weight loss goal and have met other goals already such as getting off my BP meds, and just recently, buying clothes in the misses department and not plus size. Good luck with whatever you decide.

Thanks I appreciate that because he was telling me that he thinks they are going yo do away with bands soon and I want a less invasive surgery sooner recovery time I don't have have any major health problems to get the band such as sleep apnea or diabets or the ect just high bmi

Thanks I appreciate that because he was telling me that he thinks they are going yo do away with bands soon and I want a less invasive surgery sooner recovery time I don't have have any major health problems to get the band such as sleep apnea or diabets or the ect just high bmi

Why does he think he's going to away with the band? That's the only surgery I would consider after being told that I would lose 75.% of my stomach. I was not a candidate for bypass surgery. I was afraid of bypass surgery as well eventhough I did not qualify for it.

I'm very happy with the band. Banded on 12/28/12.

Why does he think he's going to away with the band? That's the only surgery I would consider after being told that I would lose 75.% of my stomach. I was not a candidate for bypass surgery. I was afraid of bypass surgery as well eventhough I did not qualify for it.

I'm very happy with the band. Banded on 12/28/12.

It's too bad that some surgeons are taking the fast, easy way with WLS. I

Why does he think he's going to away with the band? That's the only surgery I would consider after being told that I would lose 75.% of my stomach. I was not a candidate for bypass surgery. I was afraid of bypass surgery as well eventhough I did not qualify for it.

I'm very happy with the band. Banded on 12/28/12.

It's too bad that some surgeons are taking the fast, easy way with WLS. I can't believe that they don't want to offer all of the best possible options to their patients. Limiting the options to just a couple of surgeries is, in my opinion headed for disaster. Everyone is different... I chose my band for a long list of good reasons that apply to me after I thoroughly researched all of the options. We all should be able to do the same, health concerns allowing. Our bodies, our health care, our choice. Not what is the best choice for a surgeon trying to "push" a particular procedure for their own financial gain and convenience.

I'm loving all this wonderful feedback and I appreciate it!!! I decided to get another doctor who is willing to do what I want for my own reasons. I really like you group of guys because I have posted on the sleeve I have had no one to respond to me so thank you so much for making me feel welcome and wanted I need this type of support!!!