I am getting the lap band on Monday. I am really excited and scared at the same time. I guess that I am aware of all of the great things that can come from this. But I am starting to get scared of all that I am reading and hearing about food "getting stuck" and how painful that is. I would like someone to be frank with me on the negative things that I may experience after the surgery, and how they weigh out to the positive things. Thanks :biggrin:

I am getting the lap band on Monday. I am really excited and scared at the same time. I guess that I am aware of all of the great things that can come from this. But I am starting to get scared of all that I am reading and hearing about food "getting stuck" and how painful that is. I would like someone to be frank with me on the negative things that I may experience after the surgery, and how they weigh out to the positive things. Thanks

Aimeemo, don't take this the wrong way....but have you done your homework regarding the lapband? I mean, it's practically Friday right now, and you're asking for input. Realistically, what would it take for you to cancel your Monday surgery?

Ultimately, I only ask these semi-rhetorical questions because having a lap-band means making some pretty big changes in how and what you eat. If you aren't totally 100% committed to making those changes, then getting the band will only be a waste of time and money.

However, if you know what's going to be required of you and are committed to working with the band, it's great. Personally, I love my band. It's the most powerful weight loss tool that I've ever had access to. It's working for me.....but it's not effortless.

I cannot recommend the band to just anybody. There are people on this website that struggle with their band. Mostly I hear "My doc didn't tell me this" or "I never thought that" or "It never even occured to me to ask". That is not a very good start on a weightloss journey. Knowledge is power.