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I also went back and forth but what made me choose the lap band was it was slower weight loss which is more natural, ur able to tone as you loose, and also the malabsorption. With malabsorption your body is not able to use all minerals and vitamins the same anymore. So you will have to take Iron, multivitamin, b-12 injections, calcium, and vit D for the rest of your life. With lap band only a multivitamin and you are good to go. But you also need to factor in how much you need to loose. Just do your research write down questions you have and be prepared to drill your surgeon when you meet this him. They like you to ask alot of questions anyways it lets them know that ur are very intrested in the best thing for your health. GOOD LUCK ON YOUR JOURNEY...

Big congrats you have done well, newly banded here. Hope I'm as successful as you your success gives us hope. right now I'm averaging 7-8 lbs a week, I know it will slow down eventually but happy and excited about the weight loss so far. Cant wait to get to onederland been a long time coming lol. Keep up the good work and keep us posted on your continued success.

I used to eat a gallon of ice cream, in a few days..the things we used to do, to comfort us.. could you message me more info on the couch to 5k program. I need to get off the couch, You are a success the minute you decided to have lapband done, (is what I was told) I wish you well on your journey! Glad to hear you are

I agree with everyone who responded so far. The lap band appears safer and with less risks. To me, once they cut your insides, there is no going back. I researched and talked and made up my mind for the lap band because I know this is what I want to do and with this help (of banding) and my willingness to be healthy, I know this was the choice for me.

I'm really sorry. It seems like each time I try to exercise, I do something to my body that prevents me from exercising for weeks.

Hi, I feel your pain. I'm on day 62 and I have only lost 54lbs. I am trying not to feel sorry for myself. I have been on a stall for the past 3 weeks. I hope you can find piece in knowing that the weight will come off if you are exercising and eating properly. I went to see my Doctor and I was not satisfied with the weight I had lost, but I continue on. I hope you can find peace knowing that this is the best support team right here. Hang in there put your big girl panties on and together we will support one another. I wish you the best of luck on this journey.

i am 3 weeks out n i find it better if i freeze the water , it feels so good lol.. n also nice cold crystal light hmmmm.but still cant get the required amount.

It is hard to get the water in for some reason. As weeks go by, you will get it in. i am 3 weeks out and I still can only get about 16 oz of fluids in a day. Pre surgery I used to drink a little under a gallon of water a day. I think I get discouraged because i cant drink it, like I want to. Sip, stop,sip stop,sip wait 30 min for that to go down and then start back up again. That sucks

Congratulations! Keep up the good work!

Good luck to you! I know it is hard sweets are my weekness and I am my worse support group...I told my Dr I had no idea how I could eat as much as I do and not feel full or sick..he said sugar disolves in your mouth so you have no back up!! UUUGGHH!!!..lol Have you tryed the special k snacks or the nabisco 100 cal packs? I think they are pretty good..If you have to have it..I refuse to give up on all my sweets..I am just gonna protion them as much as I can..I am dreading Easter too..BUt I did put the peeps I was gonna buy back on the shelf!..ya me! Nikki