I am wondering if most people are happy with the results after having Lap Band surgery.

If you had it to again, would you?

Do you wish you would have done Gastric Bypass instead (or the sleeve, balloon or whatever)?

Do you wish you had saved the money and done no surgery?

Was it worth the money?

I was talking to my aunt about this and she pointed out that a 1-2 pound loss a week is what a person would lose on just a normal "diet." I tried to explain to her that the biggest difference is that I would not gain all of the weight back and I would not be starving to death while losing the weight. That is a "reasonable" response, isn't it? She thought Gastric Bypass sounded better because it was much faster of a loss. HOWEVER, my mom had it and almost died, so I will never go that route.

I think the big thing is what you told you aunt, being able to keep the weight off at the end. That was a big one for me too.

Yes, I'd do it again.

i would do it again, but sometimes i wish that i would have opted for bypass, as i have not lost much weight.

however, check back with me in a month or so, and i'll probably be singing a different tune.

I am hoping to be in your boat a few months from now. I am a positive person and only see the good in all of this. I, too, feel so much better after by 30lbs weight lose. My knee that was bothering me no longer hurts and I have the energy of a 19 yr old again. I am 52 yr. old and feel like I wasted the last 12-15 years of my life being too heavy to enjoy things. I want my life back and I am determined to stick to all the rules and live the rest of my life being happy and active.

Amen Lilo...i also have regained my life.

I wish I would have done this years ago, but I love my band my surgery day is my new birthday.......

I am so glad you asked this question since it's been one that has burning in my brain for a while now...I have a choice of either lapband or gastric bypass...completely up to me. I was very comfortable with the lapband until several well meaning people started me doubting my decision. Obviously they all think bypass is the better choice (most especially those who had it of course) and the only people (other than my husband who really wants the higher safety surgery rating of the band) to say they prefer lapband are the ones on the internet who have had it done. Big topic being debated in my head on a daily basis and I really feel I need support to stand by my decision.

You are all such an inspiration. I am cleared for surgery on February 13th and your comments have reassured me that I'm making the right decision. This site certainly helps sort out issues. We're lucky to have one another!!!

I would do it again in a heart beat - I feel 10 yrs younger...

Granted I am only a month post op, but

Abso-Freakin-lutely

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I love my band-Only been 5 months and 36#-half way there,,,,,it has been a lifesaver.My knees are better-my back is better-no more headaches- no more reflux.I am off all medications and feel wonderfully confident.

My daughter is a doctor and I strongly tell her to have her patients that ask-to do the band.

We have group nutrition meetings and several Gastric Bypass people have been in hospital with dehydration and malnurishment.They can t drink milk and fats are trouble-due to the removal of a large portion of the stomach and the digestive enzyme production that goes with it.

I constantly am amazed at the problems and complaints they have.

I have had NO problems.I am compliant and want this to work-so it will...I needed a forced lifestyle change-I had gotten to the point I couldn t do it by myself.

I 100% support banding.

I would have it again in a nanosecond. I have lost 40 pounds in 4 months. I don't snore anymore, my hip stopped hurting, I have no more acid reflux, I don't feel like I need to go to sleep at 7 pm. I want to lose 50 more then I'll be queen of the world, lol. Not a moment's pain. If I could have lost it over all these years just by "dieting" I'd have been a skinny person. I would not suggest gastric bypass unless someone is so obese that they are close to dying. I have to bite my tongue from recommending lap band every time I see an overweight person. You need to do what feels right for you, not your family or friends. Only you know what you've suffered to get to the point of considering the procedure. :tt1:

Yes, I would do again in a heartbeat. I wish I had done it sooner. I've wasted so many years being over-weight.

Yes, I would do it again.

I wish I could have had RnY but my bmi wasn't high enough.

Total costs for surgery, meds, aftercare has been less than $8,000 and that's w/ no insurance.

Yes i would....I am absolutely thrilled with my progress so far... Im not evena whole 11mths post-op and im down 78lbs:biggrin2:

I love my band-Only been 5 months and 36#-half way there,,,,,it has been a lifesaver.My knees are better-my back is better-no more headaches- no more reflux.I am off all medications and feel wonderfully confident.

I strongly urged my Dr to tell her patients that ask-to do the band.

We have group nutrition meetings and several Gastric Bypass people have been in hospital with dehydration and malnurishment.They can t drink milk and fats are trouble-due to the removal of a large portion of the stomach and the digestive enzyme production that goes with it.

I constantly am amazed at the problems and complaints they have.

I have had NO problems.I am compliant and want this to work-so it will...I needed a forced lifestyle change-I had gotten to the point I couldn t do it by myself.

I 100% support banding.

I need to add-My mental attitude is like night and day.I was a recluse-so unhappy and angry all the time-mostly at myself for being so out of control.

I desperately wanted this band...but couldn t afford

it two years ago when it was $18k.And BMI had to be 40 and age below 50.

Then thank GOD ~San Antonio lowered prices to $12K- and changed requirements-when I was seriously conferring with a Mexico Dr~even though I am terrified of Mexico and the Horror stories that come out of there.

I jumped through hoops to qualify for this Band.And I was in shock and disbelief that it was really going to happen for me-when I was approved.I was terrified every day-afraid they d change their minds about banding me.

I have been walking on clouds since then.

And HAPPY.!!

I am getting back to me.!~Not the fat shell of a person I was wallowing in..But the Real me.

I ve been a lifer on Weight Watchers-been through Nutrisystems-jenny graig-Adkins-South Beach-Yo-Yo all the way.

I knew this was my last resort.And I don t even weigh every day like I always did-cause I know it is working.From insertion day on~ I knew I will never again be out of control.

I would Kiss the inventor of this band if i could!

All I can say is I would fight to my death to keep my band in and working.

TY TY TY...congrats to all of you and God be with you on your journey.

I would do it again. I love my band.

My cousin had GB and she looks great but she is not healthy. She didn't lose her weight fast either. She lost about 30 pounds and stalled, then had a baby and then she got very sick from malnutrition and then she lost her weight because she was so sick. She is severly anemic (sp?) and has to go to the doctor and get special injections. Like I said, she looks great but is always sick.

I would do it again in a heartbeat (even though I had a complication and had to have revision surgery). The band helps you stay on track, which is different when you are just on a diet, you can revert back to your old ways, but the band keeps you in check. Also, 1-2 is the norm they communicate, but everyone is different. I know one guy who lost an average of 20lbs a month. I have been averaging about 12 lbs a month (3lbs a week) and that was with a month of not losing bc of complications!