My name is Whitney, I'm almost 23 years old. I'm married to an active duty soldier who's currently deployed, his name is Matt and he's 24 years old.

I'm really considering the Lap Band, because I'm tired of being so short AND being so over weight. I've tried everything, diets and weightloss pills and excerise. I don't really want to rely on surgery, but since I've been this way for so long, i don't want to rely on the lap band for the rest of my life, i want to get to my target weight then get rid of it because like i said i dont want to depend on it.

The problem is if you lose the weight WITH the band, but couldn;t keep weight off before, what makes you think you'll be able to keep the weight off, if you remove the band?

The band doesn't just help you lose the weight, it helps you keep it off. Why remove it? You can opt to have a small unfill once you hit maintenance. I'm not sure of stats but most Dr's will tell you if you remove the band ( which they usually only do if there is a problem with it) you should expect to regain the weight.

Been there, done that. I've lost 70 lbs last year on atkins to only gain back 90. it's not fun. it's defeating. which is why i got banded. it's not good on your body, either. this was my last resort. if you KNOW you can do it on your own - that's great - but only something like 5% of americans who diet the "normal" way actually keep the weight off. it's not easy.

My name is Whitney, I'm almost 23 years old. I'm married to an active duty soldier who's currently deployed, his name is Matt and he's 24 years old.

I'm really considering the Lap Band, because I'm tired of being so short AND being so over weight. I've tried everything, diets and weightloss pills and excerise. I don't really want to rely on surgery, but since I've been this way for so long, i don't want to rely on the lap band for the rest of my life, i want to get to my target weight then get rid of it because like i said i dont want to depend on it.

If you needed glasses, would you all of a sudden stop wearing them if your eye's mildly improved? I don't think so, this is like an aid in the grand scheme of things coupled with healthy diet and exercise, it just helps to make things a little easier, why remove it down the road if there is no reason to? I'm with Lise, I lost 75 lbs on my own, kept if off for a couple of years but then regained 30 and feel like I'm struggling everyday (it would be so easy to regain the rest plus more), so by lap banding I don't have to ride the rollercoaster every day for the rest of my life. (being banded the 25th of march). Good luck to you!!

well my way of thinking is kinda hard to explain.... but i just want it to get me down to my target weight.... if i can.... but honestly, i know if i got back down, i can keep it there, because my husband is very persuasive(sp?) and plus he told me he'd never let me get to be this big again.... i just want to get it off. i mean not everyone thinks like me and everything..... but like i said, tha'ts my opinion... if anything i'm sure if i bribed my husband, he'd help me get to the weight.... i gained about 20-30 pounds in the past 11 months.... because it's a comfort thing when my husband isn't home, and things will be a lot easier when he is home.... but lately i've only eatten like once a day.... but i'm ready to change my diet and everything....

it's just this damn deployment and the stress of getting my Party Lite parties done, and going to be moving and everything. it's hard on me because i'll be leaving my life behind and everything.... ugh but usually when my husband is home, i eat a lot better because he eats like salads and everything. hell i'll just be happy when he's home, i'll have a work-out partner again, and be able to eat the right things.... idk what to really do anymore.....

i think the only reason i want to get the lap band maybe is because i want a quick easy fix.... idk anymore.... we'll see i guess....

well my way of thinking is kinda hard to explain.... but i just want it to get me down to my target weight.... if i can.... but honestly, i know if i got back down, i can keep it there, because my husband is very persuasive(sp?) and plus he told me he'd never let me get to be this big again.... i just want to get it off. i mean not everyone thinks like me and everything..... but like i said, tha'ts my opinion... if anything i'm sure if i bribed my husband, he'd help me get to the weight.... i gained about 20-30 pounds in the past 11 months.... because it's a comfort thing when my husband isn't home, and things will be a lot easier when he is home.... but lately i've only eatten like once a day.... but i'm ready to change my diet and everything....

Save your money...sounds like you have a LAP Man...so why bother.

If he is as persuasive as you say, then he should be able to get you to diet...as well as maintain your weight whenever he is around.

The Lapband really isnt a short term solution. Its meant to help people for the rest of their life.

well my way of thinking is kinda hard to explain.... but i just want it to get me down to my target weight.... if i can.... but honestly, i know if i got back down, i can keep it there, because my husband is very persuasive(sp?) and plus he told me he'd never let me get to be this big again.... i just want to get it off. i mean not everyone thinks like me and everything..... but like i said, tha'ts my opinion... if anything i'm sure if i bribed my husband, he'd help me get to the weight.... i gained about 20-30 pounds in the past 11 months.... because it's a comfort thing when my husband isn't home, and things will be a lot easier when he is home.... but lately i've only eatten like once a day.... but i'm ready to change my diet and everything....

it's just this damn deployment and the stress of getting my Party Lite parties done, and going to be moving and everything. it's hard on me because i'll be leaving my life behind and everything.... ugh but usually when my husband is home, i eat a lot better because he eats like salads and everything. hell i'll just be happy when he's home, i'll have a work-out partner again, and be able to eat the right things.... idk what to really do anymore.....

i think the only reason i want to get the lap band maybe is because i want a quick easy fix.... idk anymore.... we'll see i guess....

sorry,the lapband is not a fast fix to loseing weight,your not going to have an instant restriction,and you also have to lose the weight for yourself,not your husband,i hope you lose the weight that you want to get of,but im not sure just cause ya hubbys away thtas why you put on weight,its excuses,we over eat and dont exercise enough,if you have the band id leave it there or eventually you will put it back on and then there will always be another excuse for it.all the best for the future,i have now lost over 23 kgs since july last year,it takes time and hard work,not a fast fix,you have to make it happen.:crying:

Surgery, A "quick, easy fix????? Yeah, ok.

I think you need to talk to a surgeon first. As I mentioned, while the band CAN be removed, Dr.'s don;t want to go in and do another surgery, unless the band has a problem.

You seem to be already stressed out and handling a lot. Understandable in your situation. If you get a lap band, without your husband around, that will be one more burden to handle. Who will take care of you for a few days, while you recuperate? You'll have to fix your own lap band type meals as well. Will this be one more stress? you'll have to get fills in the band, so more Dr. appts. Another stress?

you do not sound like a candidate for lap band, I think what you want is your jaw wired shut. You'll lose fast only drinking liquids and then the Dr can unwire you! Temporary, quick. Guarantee, you'll gain it all back!

Just my opinion!