Hello everyone..I just found this site while doing a bit of research.

I'm a 34 yr. old mom of two. I've been heavy most of my adult life. I've taken diet pills and lost lots of weight but always put it back on. The thought of this procedure seems both exciting and frightening at the same time. I would dearly love to get back to being active so that I can do all the things I enjoy with my family.

I guess what I'm wanting to know is....does anyone here regret having had this procedure done? Was it harder or easier than you expected? Was the procedure itself painful? How often do you experience any discomfort now after the fact?

Would you do it again?

Thanks in advance for any replies..

No regrets at all!!! I was so scared before hand thinking, what am I doing?? Why can't I just do it myself... You are going to be so happy!!! You will even find yourself talking to it.. Ok maybe ONLY I do that.. LOL... Good luck, and please keep us posted!!

Tara

I've NEVER regretted it even though I have had some major setbacks (reflux) and struggles (head battles and sloooooow weight loss and looooong plateaus).

I hopped on a plane to France two months after finding out about the band. I was totally at peace with my decision then, and that still holds true today despite the fact that I don't consider it a "perfect" solution.

-Yvonne

260/172/160, 5'8.5" tall

Midband 2002