I have heard many success stories and some complications due to the being banded. My question is do any of you regret your decision and if so why? Thanks for sharing.

Not at all. I was banded on the 13th (last friday) & so far Iv'e lost 9 lbs & I feel good. I hope I don't have complications & if I didn't do something to help me lose my excess weight I for sure would've had complications from obesity at some point. More people die from obesity related issues then from having weight loss surgery, I'm sure. So far no regrets for me. Good luck to all that have been banded!

no way do i regret it.. ive lost all this weight & i havnt had my first fill yet... the band has saved my life, i wish i had it done 10 years ago..

i don't feel like a freak anymore.. i can now shop in most stores, i have my health back & that to me is so important... i feel like a woman not a blob anymore

I don't regret it at all..I wish it was available to everyone..

By far the best thing I've ever done for myself. Not only do I have my health and my life back, but for the first time in my life, I'm enjoying exercise! Since heart disease runs in my family, I'm excited that I have started a running program (Couch to 5K) and I'm enjoying it!

Even if I did have complications, I'd deal with them and do whatever I have to do to keep my band.

Absolutely not! I was self pay, and even though I still have some more weight to lose, it's been worth every penny. I started this process for good health, but I've been given my life back. I was very active throughout my life, until I started putting this weight on in my 30s, and since I got my band, I've already made drastic changes. I walk 4 - 5 miles daily, I have the energy to hike in the mountains with my family, I don't feel drained all the time, and I could go on and on.

I have no regrets either. It has been everything I had hoped for and more. I love my band and the new lease on life that it has given me.

100% the best decision I ever made! No regrets!

I've been banded a month today and so far, so good! I've lost 20 lbs. (by my scale) and have come back into Onderland. I have to admit I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop, though. I mean, I know I'm going to plateau and that really scares me for some reason. Also, I'm afraid I'm going to mess up - I'm not talking about an Icee at the movies or a couple of Hershey Miniatures at a staff meeting. I'm talking falling off the wagon with a vengeance and not being able to get back on. But I'm optimistic. I'm starting to regard my band and my partner and friend, one that has my back and keeps me out of trouble.

YES! Banded on 11/19/08 still waiting to lose anything. I don't eat that much and still am not losing. Wish I never did it. Waste of time.

As i am reading your post i am trying not to cry just thinking about how I can answer your question. There are no words that I can say to tell you just how happy I am that there was a Doctor named Dr. March that was put on this earth and given the skill to bless me with this band. Ever day with my band is like i was given a entirely new life, a life with less pain, less meds, less sleepiness, more joy, closeness with my family and friend, freedom to leave my house, share my self with the world and with my wife. the freedom to just take a walk without any assistants. The ability to walk into a store and not have to look at the clock and figure out how much time I have to shop before My back and knees and feet will start to hurt. I will never have to ride in a scooter again and hope that a friend of mine might see and feel sorry for me. I love the fact that when i am depressed now I have to think of another way other than food to recove my problems. I love that I can now wrestle with my boys and not just sit back and watch everyone live their lives around me but now with me. i can honestly say If i died today I have been blessed that my last 7 1/2 months where lived with the band. I have found a pride in myself that I thought I had lost. I now know that I can truely do anything again if I just put all of me into it. Its cool knowing that I lose this weight because of who I am with some help from this wonderful tool called the band.. Thank you for asking this question it gave me a chance to put into words my love for the band and ME.

Wow, bigpapa2, your post was very inspirational! Thank you for taking the time to put your feelings into words.

bigpapa, your progress has been inspirational, never mind the amazing post you just wrote. :tt2:

I too have not one regret about being banded. My son and I were looking at old photos yesterday and I realised that I am now thinner than I was almost 19 years ago, when I was 20 years of age. Never thought I'd ever see that day!

After a lifetime of dieting and failing, this actually WORKS.

I've only been banded since February 13th, 2009 and i've already lost 20lbs. I can't tell you how, for the first time in a long time, excited I am to be losing weight and know that it's for the long term. No more yo-yo diets. I know i'll be around for my family longer and my quality of life will be infinitely better. I was self-pay on the band and it's already been worth every penny.

YES! Banded on 11/19/08 still waiting to lose anything. I don't eat that much and still am not losing. Wish I never did it. Waste of time.

Wannabskinny,

Sorry your frustrated & having such a hard time.What does your doc say?Hang in there it's bound to get better.I noticed our dates are around the same time.The first 2 months were pretty easy for me,but now I seem to be stuck at some kind of a plateau.......so hang in there....were all in this together!:tt2:

Hi All!

Wow BIGPAPA, good for you and congrats on your weight loss! I too am so happy with my band....it is the best gift that I have given to myself and I thank God it's available. Anyone who reads this thread can see that almost everyone who has written is so happy with their band. Unfortunately, as with all surgeries, it doesn't always go as well for everyone and I'm sorry they've had problems.

Keep up the good work and good luck to you all!