I got my surgery date yesterday (sept. 2) and now im starting to freak. I read so many different scary stories and see some good stories. So tell me ladies...Love your band or hate your band?!?! Dont be shy about telling me why!!

I love my band. It has given control of my weight back to me. I'm sure you will find mixed reviews but, if you are committed to making the band work then you will do great.

Enjoy the journey!

I too, love my band. My one year anniversary will be in a few weeks and I have lost 85 lbs. You have to follow the rules, listen to your body and chew chew chew!

love it,it has given me control of my life back!

I love my band. I'm not going to lie its not easy. U have to be committed.

Love it and haven't gotten my first fill yet but the restriction from hunger is there and the 40 day post op plan is not too bad...

Love my band. I have had no problems whatsoever. 6 months in (almost) and 61 lbs down!

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I love my band. I was banded in January and have lost 81 pounds so far. Like others have said, you do have to work at this but it is well worth the effort. I have never once looked back or regretted having this done.

Even with the few issues that I have had with my band I still love it. I have been banded since Nov 07 and would not change a thing! My life is totally different now and I owe it all to the band!

LOVE it. Never a moment's regret. At almost a year out, it would break my heart if I had to give it up.

yea i love my band. its been 7 months so far. i lost 86 pounds.it all started in april 08- sept 08.was my last weight in. for the six months dietian classes.lost 27lbs at that point.girl i had to wait 4 more months before the surgery. an lost another 20lbs. so i had to maintain that weight. until january 09. throughout the holidays. all that thanksgiving food, an don,t forget christmas. but with the lords help. i maintain that weight.i started off at 324 before surgery. the time of surgery i was 285. today with the help of fills i weight 237. so i have come a long way from where i used to be. so yes i love my band.the good, the bad, an the ugly. it comes with the territory.it was worth it for me.

I haven't gotten my first fill yet but I'm excited about what will happen from here. I have lost 36 pounds since I started this journey so I'd have to say I love the band. Now when I first got out of surgery, I might not have said love was a word I'd use. LOL I know it'll be hard but it'll be well worth it in the long run when I feel better and can do things I haven't been able to in such a long time. It'll be hard but it'll be wonderful too! Just think of how much better you'll feel and don't be nervous. :cool2:

I am 4 weeks post op and I LOVE MY BAND!!. I made it throught the liquid phase, I am working my way through the soft solid phase without any problems! I am hopeful that the next stage will go smoothly too. My biggest problem is slowing down eating my meals, I am working on it but not there yet!

We all got nervous once we were scheduled and you will get even more nervous as the date approaches. Keep doing research and posting questions here, there is lots of help and support!

I wish you well with your journey!

Early on, right after I was banded, I had a Hate relationship with my band. I had no pain, but I was kind of freaked out about having this "thing" inside me controlling what I ate. Now, I love my band 99.7%. It has made it so much easier for ME to control what I eat (and I haven't had a fill yet), but a small part of me sometimes regrets not being able to eat just what I want to. Once I get over my pity-party, however, I Love it!

I love my band and hated being overweight! I can now live my best life.

Best thing I ever did for myself!