rstroud100

Hello, I have been investigating the lap band process but have not convinced myself that it is right for me yet. I am giving diet and exercise a serious try. I have to prove to myself that I can't do it with traditional methods before going into a surgery option. I am going through the 6 month evaluation process that is required by my insurance company just in case I decide that this option is right for me. This process started in April 2008. Any thoughts regarding my approach would be appreciated. Are others out there trying diet and exercise first?

I am glad to see that someone else has reservations about the surgery option also. I am following through with the six month process but what I have found is that the preparation process has made me more conscious of my diet and the need for exercise. I use my monthly weigh in at the doctor's office to track my progress. I think I have been doing really well. My wife has decided to have the surgery as soon as she is through the insurance hoop requirements.

I too am scared of the whole surgery thing... My wife says I am worrying too much.

Hello, I am looking at the lap band process. I am currently going through the six month process required by my insurance company. I don't know if I can go through with surgery or not... I am currently giving diet and exercise a serious shot before taking more drastic measures. My wife is convinced that the Lap Band is for her and is actively persuing the process to have surgery. Is there any long term (5 to 10 years and up) data out there regarding this process? Any info would be greatly appreciated.