:smile2:hi to all! i am not new to this website,but i am back to this website. i was looking into the lapband and then i decided after studying the vertical sleeve gasterectomy that it may be a better option for me. i had lots of problems trying to get the money to finance the procudure because i dont have enough credit to get a good loan amount. it stressed me out so bad that i have decided to chill and wait for a while but in the mean time, i am thinking about the lapband again because it is reversible and the VSG is not....if u can, please shed anything rather good or bad on the band and ur experiences with it so far..thanks! :thumbdown:

Hi There and Welcome Back!

I was just banded on Aug. 27. It has been the best decision I've ever made. I'm able to satisfy my hunger with very small amounts of food and feel satisfied. No more point counting, no more nasty expensive foods (Medifast). This is a great group to join because there are so many women with valuable insights about the journey and the process. If I can answer any specific questions, please let me know. God bless.

Hey there

I was banded Aug 1 and so far so good. The good part is the band is reversible and you will lose weight slowly which is ideal for health reasons. However, unlike other procedures our band could act up. There is lifelong maintenance of the band that has to be considered. Slips, etc could happpen if your not careful. Sometimes food gets stuck and I PB or throw up and I stress out becouse i am scared i hurt my band.

I like the band becouse it can be adjusted. I stop losing weigt I will just get another fill (in theory bc i havent got a fill yet) But with other procedures you stretch your pouch and your screwed...you will gain weight again.

I know its tough but good luck girlfriend and best of luck on your decision.

thanks soo much for the replies. hopefully sooner than later i can get my process started!:thumbup: