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Would you do it again?

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SeeShell    0

SeeShell
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Hi, my name is Shelly and I am now waiting on my insurance to give me the go ahead. But, I want to ask if you could do it all over again would you?:confused2:

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mom1945    0

mom1945
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My answer would be no....I was so sick and still on shore of things...I think I would just cut back on my own and ex more...but everyone is different...:lol:

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luvinke    0

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Welcome Shelly! I would totally do it all over again. I love my band and can't imagine life without since I have it. It is a great tool. We have to do our part in order for the band to work. Do your reserch, check out this site, people ask different questions everyday and everybody helps everybody here, this is a great support group. Best of Luck to you!:lol:

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Brandy~    2

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I am 6 days post op... You would have to kill me to pry my band away from me lol. Check out my ticker all those pounds gone and I haven't felt hungry 1 time. I would do it again without a second thought.

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KelinTx    1

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My answer is.....a big.......HELL YES!!!!!!!!!! Id do it all over again in a heartbeat. Ive not had one single issue NONE NADDA. I love my band and i will sing its praises to anyone. With out it i would probably be well over the 400 lb mark by now.

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betrthnever    107

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Yes, I'd do it again w/no hesitation. Just remember that you need to work with the band that its not an automatic fix. I'm 2 1/2 months out and have had very little restriction. Must pay good attention to what I eat. Reminds me that my weight loss is still up to me and that the band is there only for support. Hopefully I'll have more restriction within the next couple of months (a fill a month). Yes, I'd do it again!

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coolcrystal    1

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Yes, I'd do it again. Though getting those fills becomes like a crack addiction... Everytime I go in I'm like, "i need more fill.. come on man.. I need more".. But, I haven't had any discomfort.. no pb'ing... no sliming... it's been great. When I have restriction its even better, but I'm only like 2 months out. I know it will get better in time. The only thing I don't like is the scarring on my belly. Now, I've seen friends a year out and you can barely tell, but mine are still red and I hate looking at them. But, it's a small price to pay for how I feel right now. Even with the weight I've lost already I feel 100% better. Good luck.

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Brandy~    2

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My answer is.....a big.......HELL YES!!!!!!!!!! Id do it all over again in a heartbeat. Ive not had one single issue NONE NADDA. I love my band and i will sing its praises to anyone. With out it i would probably be well over the 400 lb mark by now.

Astounding weight loss keep up the good work. Bet it priceless to think you will never have to know what 400 felt like :lol:

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timd1848    0

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I would do it again. Nothing else worked and I know that when I leave a weight behind this time, it is gone for good because I have a tool that will allow me to keep it gone. I have had some bumps, but compared to living with diabetes, overworked joints and constantly catching your breath, I would take my little bit of uncomfortable situations anyday.

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MerryHearted    20

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100% yes - absolutely!! I'm more than 2.5 yrs out with no complications.

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Abbisgood    0

Abbisgood
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I would do it again in a flash!!! The lap band has been the best tool for me - I was banded Dec 2007 and now am down 53 lbs.

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Gigee    0

Gigee
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I would do it again in a heartbeat! It's the best thing I've ever done for myself and my family. My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner! Just keep in mind that it's a tool. You still have to do the work. Good luck!

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Freetofly    0

Freetofly
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Absolutely! I now have phrases in my vocabulary like:

"No thanks, that's not a good choice for me"

"I can't do bread"

"I'm good, I've had my four bites - would you like the rest of my steak?"

"I'll just order Soup and pick off your plate!"

Cost of lap band? Several grand.

Cost of phrases like these? PRICELESS!!!

Hugs!

Donna

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dburns2bbs    0

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Hi Shelly,

I would do it all over again in a heartbeat! I am 8 weeks out and just love my band! Immed after my surgery, I had regrets due to post-op pain and problems with the morphine(sp?) but now am so thankful that my insurance approved the surgery and everything went so well. It is such a great tool. Good luck!

Deb

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