Ive recently been looking into the lap band,Im 4'9 200lbs and pre diabetic,which im currently taking medicine for,I've done many diets and weight lose plans but nothing works or the weight comes right back,which is pretty frustrating.I wanted to know from people who have had the procedure done and how it went etc. ,since im nervous about surgeries.

-Courtney

:drum:Hi courtney im tanya and live in australia and i have had my band on for 6 years and im the biggest chicken out when it comes to hospitals but im glad i had my lap band on i feel great and i look great its not that bad as im no good with pain you just have to do what they say and you will be suprised how quick you are up and about all i can say is dont wait go for it you wont be sorry

Hi Courtney--My name is Connie and I live in Colorado. I have been banded 6 months and have lost 71 pounds(10 of that was in the pre-op diet). I can truly say that this is the best decision I have ever made. I, too had tried so many other diets, and lost some, but always gained it back. I feel like with this band, it is my safety net--I will never be able to eat like I did before. I could rally pack away the food! But, if I tried to do that now, I would literally make myself sick, or risk making my band slip, which I am not about to chance after what I went through to get it. I did this for my health--I had diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, arthritis, and high cholesterol. I was taking 8 pills a day. Since losing the weight, my doc has taken me off one blood pressure med, my cholesterol med, and will take me off my diabetes meds if this new bloodwork she ordered comes back good. It has been the best thing I have ever done for myself. And the compliments I have been getting are incredible. People say they hardly recognize me! I still would like to lose about 40 or 50 more pounds, but I feel I am well on my way. It has really changed my life. Good luck with your decision. You can pm me anytime if you have any questions.

Welcome, Courtney. LBT is a great place for information and support. Keep on reading and posting!