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Hi my name is Erika and this is my first thread. I am looking into getting the lap band done for about 2 years and have a few questions. First has anyone payed out of pocket and about how much is it? I also hear a lot of things that scare me about the surgery like the band being to tight or slipping and it being painful, should I worry? I was also wondering what my first steps should be in getting the surgery done? I am 21 years old and weigh 275lbs, I was just wondering if this is my best option? Someone please help. :-)

Thank you again, I will take you up on that. I am sure I will have more questions. And everyone on here is awesome.

Thank you, you answered a lot of my questions. I have been doing a lot of research and I did buy that book. I won't be able to do the surgery till the summer so I do have time and don't want to rush my decision, I am just looking for people to talk to about it because I don't know anyone that has had it done before. Thank you!

Thanks everyone! I have not made a doctors apportionment yet, I am trying to decide on a doctor close to me in Michigan but with good reviews. I was wondering the same thing, can u have the lap band for life? And what about if I want to have children in the next 10 years? Do they loosen it or take it off? And what about the 6 month diet what is it and does everyone have to do it or is that for people to be approved for there insurance? I just have so many questions, I will just have to buy the book. I am just glad to hear there are so many success stories, it gives me something to look forward to because I have been obese all my life and I am ready for a change. Thanks again everyone!