Hi all ! I'm a very new to this okay a little about myself. I am 27 married and well I am over weight about 300 pounds. I am looking into getting the lapband surgery but with my insurance not wanting to cover it I have to appeal it. I have gone to a few meetings but I am still worried about getting it done. What if I can never eat the food's I like. I don't know what to expect. I hear things from some people but I like to have feed back from anyone that has had the lap band done. Thanks Priscilla

I would advise you to do your research on all the options that are covered by your insurance. I had the LapBand surgery on Jan. 24th of this year and have no regrets. I actually took the classes at Kaiser to have the Gastric Bypass but once I learned more about it I looked into other options. The band was ultimately what I felt would work for me. I don't feel deprived of food or favorite things I use to eat because we don't Dump like the Gastric Bypass Patients do. We do have a limited amount we should eat 1/2 C. I would not go back and change anything to date. I am very happy with my band and knew going into this it would require work on my end. I go to the gym 4 times a week and two of those times are with a personal trainer. My advise is still do your research online and see all the options available to you. Best of luck!

Start: *316lbs. 06/23/07 *Kaiser Classes

Pre Op: *292lbs. 01/23/08 *Day of surgery

Current: 245lbs.

4cc band 1st fill 1cc second fill 1.7 total fill 1.7 (good restriction)