Hello. I am new here and am just trying to decide whether to do this surgery or not.

Hello. I am new here and am just trying to decide whether to do this surgery or not.

It is the best thing I have ever done for myself! My band is my bff!!

It took me 6 months to decide. I made sure to do my homework first though, before deciding.

1. Went to the seminar asked questions

2. Learned about possible risks/complications

3. Found out how much it would cost me

4. Found a Dr. and asked about his experience

5. Met people who have been successful with band

6. Met people who my Dr. banded

7. Found a band mentor to get advice

8. Did 3 months with a dietician to see if I could handle the hard work post op. (I lost 15 lbs on my own)

I have been banded for 1 week. I am down 25 lbs total. 15 lbs pre op and 10 lbs post op. I am happy I did this, but I will say that this is a lot of work, it's not a quick fix. You still have to decide to eat right... the band just makes things a LOT easier.

I wish I had not waited so long. It is the best thing I could have done. I have lots of energy, no pain in the knees and my ankles don't hurt anymore.

I did lots of research for two years WLS and just thought for me that banding was the best solution.

Good luck with your decision.