Hello:

I am considering lapband surgery and wanted to get feedback from ppl who have had this surgery. How has it been? Any complications? Weight loss, etc etc.

Thanks,

Karen Ross:smile2:

Most of us have had no problems. That doesn't say that you could have problems. But if you are prepared to use this tool the way it is intended, you should have excellent results. The period from surgery until your second or third fill will have challenges. You'll have a liquid diet, followed by mushy foods and then back to normal food -- all while not having any restriction yet from your band. But once you start getting fills and edge toward your sweet spot, it gets easier. You still have to make the right choices regarding food and exercise but the band will help you adhere to those choices. I, for one, would do it again. As you can see by my ticket, I've lost 55 pounds so far this year and really feel like I've just gotten CLOSE to my sweet spot. Is this for everybody? No. Can it work for you? Yes. Let us know what specific questions you have and we can try to answer them.

I got my band on 4/1/09. So far no complications and everything has gone very well. It's one of the best decisions I've ever made. I would do it again in a heartbeat. If you want motivation, take a look at the before & after pictures on this site! :frown: Let us know what specific questions you have. Good luck with your decision!

Edited May 11, 200917 yr by REALIZEinCT
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I haven't regretted it for one moment. It is the best thing I have ever done for myself.