Howdy! I am 30, 5'6" and 320#. I am meeting with TLCEdge solutions in Plano, Texas tonight for a one on one informational seminar.

I'm looking for feedback. Does anyone regret getting the lap-band? Any horror stories? Does it work? Do you really have to give up Coke?

I'm scared and not sure what to do, but I am tired of feeling fat and unattractive.

If you read through this site you will find some horror stories but the majority of us have had great success and are happy we had the surgery. Yes, it works but it is not a magic cure. You have to do the work. Follow your doctor's orders. You will find that many doctors have different opinions and restrictions. This is a tool that will help you feel full and start a healthy life style. As you read you will find you can eat around the band ( ice cream candy etc) that will go through easily. That is a challenge for some people. The answer to Coke, ( I assume you mean the drink :thumbup: varies. Now if you are talking sugar soda you should never drink it again. As for other carbonated drinks some doctors say yes after 6 months, like mine did, some say never. It can make you very gassy. I had a big diet soda habit before surgery. After giving it up for 6 months I find I do not crave it. While I will have some once in a great while I find I can not drink canned or bottled because of the gas, however, fountain soda does not bother me. Everyone is different and so are their doctors. For me it was the best thing I have ever done! I wish you much luck and great success on your journey!

Thanks so much for your feedback. And yes, I did mean the beverage coke.

I know I need to do the work and am not looking for a quick fix...I want hope and help. This board seems to be a fantastic source of both.

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