I'm new to this site and considering the procedure.

I would just like to discuss some questions I have and hear more from people that have had the procedure instead of the websites describing what will happen!

What kind of questions do you have?

I really am just curious about your opinions of what you think isn't a plus to having the surgery.

Also, is there a lot of extra skin, scars from the procedure, etc.

It's all very new to me because I was determined to lose weight "naturally" but I've just decided that I need to do something and get my butt in shape, literally! :nervous

I don't think there are any negatives to the surgery at all. I do miss food sometimes though. The positive are naturally the weight loss and not being as hungry. I am considered a slower or average loser at 1 lb per week. I've been banded 16 months and I'm down 66 lbs so far. I am 25 lbs from goal. You just have to go into this as if you will only lose 1-2 lbs a week. Make sure you exercise. That really helps. Good luck.

Thanks. My goal is actually about 60-70lbs.

I hold my weight well, but there's no denying that I'm very overweight.

My BMI is well above the 30 that is required, but I've yet to meet with my PCP about it.

I wanted to o a little research on my own first.

Thanks for your help!

I'm in the same boat. Have you gotten any "not fat enough" for surgery discouragement?

Only from my family, but they haven't heard that it goes by your BMI and not all weight.

DH is very supportive and just wants to see me get back to my goal weight and be happy. I was a size 5/7 all through Jr. High and part of high school but broke my ankle and VERY quickly gained a ton of weight.

After marriage and baby I've tried many things but I've kind of lost hope