my date is set...I am so excited and have so many questions, and scared at the same time...when I tell someone about the surgery or mention that I'm getting banded, I usually hear, "Really, I knew someone that got banded, and they gained all of their weight back. That's not going to happen to me!!! Nice to be here.

Are you sure they aren't referring to bypass surgery? Either way, you can prove them wrong! Welcome!

my date is set...I am so excited and have so many questions, and scared at the same time...when I tell someone about the surgery or mention that I'm getting banded, I usually hear, "Really, I knew someone that got banded, and they gained all of their weight back. That's not going to happen to me!!! Nice to be here.

I have not heard of many bandsters gaining their weight back, unless they are not following up with aftercare. However, I hear more stories of by-pass patients gaining their weight back. But really, do your research ahead of time and ask your doctor what the stats are.

It is very rare for a bandster to gain all their weight back but I do know of several people with bypass who have.

I would take any of these comments with a grain of salt. Reading actual studies performed under controlled conditions will give you a better idea of how it works for most people then hearing about the lack of succes of my brother's - girlfriend's - sister's - best friend from grade school's - godmother's - aunt who had . . . and failed because . . . happened.

Thanks for the feedback...i have yet to talk to anyone personally, its like what HeatherO says...a friend of a friend of a friend. So far has made no impact on my decision.