Claym325

Hey yall Ive been doing a lot of research and learning about the lap-band, and even called the surgeon today to see if my insurance is gonna cover it. Im 5' 11" and 285 lbs, with a family history of high blood pressures, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes, so I shouldnt have many problems with insurance. Im just worried if im gonna be able to stick to what I need to do. Ive read a lot about people who say they dont like the stuff they used to before they were banded. I love steaks,venison, burgers and such, and Im always having people over to grill, etc. Not that Id have to eat them a lot, but I dont know how I feel about never being able to eat a steak again. I just dont know if im gonna be able to give all that up, but I know I need to do something about my health. Is this normal? Or is hoping lap band will work for me just wishful thinking?

Hey everyone im considering a lap band and one of concerns is activities I like to do. Mainly stuff such as wakeboarding, ocean riding my sea door, and 4wheeling. Is it ok to do these things with a band or would that cause complications?

Im actually 5'11" about to 290lbs. Im surprising athletic for my size. I can even kick 180sass and stuff haha its a little ridiculous. That's why I think lap band would be great for me. I don't mind exercise and work outs (especially in the form of wakboarding/skiing/etc) I just eat too damn much

Meant to post this in general sorry!

Thats what im hoping sjsanto. Im just hoping I dont regret it if I do it

Thanks for the responses, but I dont think I worded my question correctly. Im mainly wondering how hard it is to give up things that I enjoy. If I cant stay away from them now, how am I going to be able to when Im banded? Is this the way most people are?