Hello everyone... This is my first time on here.. Just wanted to talk to people who have had lap band and the pros and cons... I am thinking of having it done. But i am extremely scared... Thank you all for you help....

Tabbaby, can you tell us what kinds of things, specifically, you are scared of? Is it the surgery process itself? Are you afraid of complications? Are you afraid of not being able to eat? Let us know so that we can address specific things for you, k?

As for me, I cannot think of a SINGLE thing that I regret. It's important that you realize that, for the most part, you will be able to eat anything you do now. You won't be able to eat as much...but you'll still feel full so it doesn't matter. You won't be able to eat as much...so you'll probably choose that protein-packed chicken over that cupcake (probably, but it's ok if you make a poor choice sometimes.) There are terrific counselors that specialize in working with weight loss surgery patients. Hang out here to get first hand perspective, and maybe seek out one of those counselors too.

Pop in anytime! :tt2:

I'm 4mos out and only con is the hair loss. But it didn't last long. Oh, and that I didn't do this sooner!

I have noticed a lot of people talking about hair loss, but I have actually had the opposite happen since my surgery, my hair is so much better! It looks shiny and healthy and it has grown quite a bit. Everyone has noticed. I don't know if it's because of all the protein I eat or because I started taking vitamins and calcium. Whatever the reason, I'm not complaining!