I've been very sceptical of the whole banding ordeal. I'm currently a mother of one, and wanting more kids in my near future. But at the same time I've notice I'm struggling with my weight durging and after pregancy. so far it's only been nine months since I've had my daughter. I've put on 40 lbs and the weight isn't going anywhere! Putting me at 290lbs. I'm only 21. The culture (asian) I've grown up in is rare to find alot of curvey woman like me. I've grown to expect it, but at the same time I still want to be around to see my kids getting older without me growing as in weight. :thumbup:

This is a very personal decision - the best thing you can do is research as much as possible and talk to us to see how it is like to have the band, maybe questions like - and find out why they decided what they did - are they happy with their decision...

FOR ME -- I would do it all over again. Losing has gone much slower than expected, and still takes lots of hard work. I tis just a tool. :thumbup: Good luck on your journey!

Edited September 20, 200817 yr by GR8

I would highly recommend spending time going through this web site looking at lots of threads and posts. I was banded on 3rd September and it was one of the best decisions i've made and I highly recommend it, but having said that you need to do what is right for you. Don't forget to ask lots and lots and lots of questions.

I agree with the other posters I will gladly answer any questions I can but don't feel like we should be "band salesmen" It is personal decision that does carry some risk (but then, so does doing nothing)

This site is a good source of info, attending a seminar by a good surgeon is another. I can also recommend a couple of books if you want to pursue that route. Good luck to you, whatever you decide!

Another vote for doing your research. I am happy I had my band. Did I have my doubts at the beginning? Yes. Would I do it again? Yes. Do I think you should do it? That is a decision you and only you can make. Read the posts... the good as well as the bad. Keep in mind peole are more likely to complain than to compliment, so don't let any one story make your decision for you.