Hi ALL,

I am new to this type of forum, however think this is great. I have scheduled surgery for 6/25 and I am really very nervous, about adjusting to not eating..... I was also wondering if anyone regreted having the surgery and why, all the online research I have done I have not found any negitive feedback... not that I want to it just seems that all were happy with their decision, and I wanted to hear from some who had a different view or opinion. Thanks so much for replys,

dales2,

All you can do is go w/your gut, what does it tell you?? I made the decision almost 2 yrs ago and it took that long fighting w/the ins co, but I finally won! I was banded this past Monday 3/26 and do not regret it. I understand what you are saying about giving up certain foods, but you have to think, I want to be healthier, able to play w/the kids, ride on a plane w/o having to ask some 89pd flight attendant to get me a seatbelt extender!!!! This is a commitment, but if you really want it, you can do it. Best of luck!

i was banded on march 1 07, yes there are times when I wounder did I do the right thing? I know I cant do this alone. I have tried and tried. But I feel differently each day, food can not be this important in my life. If I had a tooth ache and the tooth was bad I would tell the dr. to pull it. It is the same thing about the band I had to do it. Like it or not, kinder like tough love. In the long run it is the best for me. As for you well only you know the right thing. I dont like being FAT.....and I AM SURE YOU DONT TOO. GOOD LUCK

I regret not doing it sooner but never have I regretted getting my band. I love it and wouldn't take anything for it.

There is a great poll on the poll page that will answer your question from a large audience. There is also another thread and the most common regret is just that they didn't do it sooner. Good luck with your journey.