bandonme

Hello everyone this is my first time on this site, I have my appt with the dr. on Jan.9th, have lost the preop weight and had all the tests, upper gi, abdomen ultrasound, bloodwork, nutritionist, nurse physical,etc... I am having the lapband done with dr. Kevin Looser in Portsmouth, NH i'm really scared but have to lose 129lbs. Anyone else here at this point? can't wait till I get my surgery date. also had the phyc exam and classes. such a long time getting here.

Thank-you for reminding me why i chose the band in the first place, I can lose the weight I just need this tool to help me KEEP IT OFF! It brought me back to the why the band works and not just for the fastest weight loss and way more serious surgery, I feel alot better, seeing the dr. on the 9th, will let you know what he says! Donna

Hi everyone, my appt is jan9th and while reading all the problems with the band that everyone seems to be having, i'm really thinking should i go with bypass instead? i said i'd never do that and that is why i loved the idea of the band but it seems like you have to be sooooo careful moreso with the band than the bypass, what do you think?

thank you guys for all of your input, I have read the bypass posts also, i'm worried because i eat so fast and don't chew my food well , i can just imagine the problems that may come and i don't want to slip the band. yes i chose the band due to the less danger in surgery that is true the dr.s say you lose weight slower with the band but some of you have lost up to 80lbs in the first year, i just hope it's me, i am a good dieter it's just been a lot of trouble keeping it off . well thanks again for the feedback! Donna

BRENDA, MY NAME IS DONNA AND I WILL BE HAVING HIM OPERATE ON ME SOON! LET ME KNOW A FEW TIPS PLEASE SO I WON'T BE SO SCARED!!! LOL THANKS, DONNA