I'm looking into having the lapband surgery next month and am wondering from most of you out there, is it really worth it and will I be happy with the results? I've finally convinced my husband to let me have the surgery. I've lost some weight on my own, but can't seem to get the rest off! It's been 2 years and I'm slowing creeping back up. I need to lose about 80 pounds and have tried everything. The doctor finally said that he would do it. I have hypo thyroid, so my metabolism is very sluggish...I just look at food and gain, if you know what I mean.

Will I throw up alot? There are just so many questions. Please advise.

Thanks so much,

Luisana

are you from Louisiana? If so, what part? I'm from Shreveport and my doc was the first in this area to do the lap-band. I can't say enough wonderful things about him.

I don't have too much advice for you since I'm only one month postop. I can tell you that I haven't thrown up once though. And I've never felt like I was going to. I'm not on REAL food yet though. Still doing the safe mushy stuff.

Good luck in whatever you decide. I'm happy with my choice.

Thanks for the information! I'm not from Louisiana, sorry! I'm glad about your rapid success. I guess I've just heard so many different versions, I'm kinda concerned and wouldn't want my husband to later say..."I told you so", you know!

So in such a short time, you've lost 15 pounds? Are there any symptoms I should be aware of?

There is a lot of information available in the old posts. A "search" will probably answer about any question that you can think of. Please research and learn as much as you can. Best of luck to you.