Wanna-Be-Healthy

About to pay the deposit but I'm so nervous and my leg won't stop shaking. I'm petrified of failing or being one of those bandsters that don't lose. Am I making the right decision? 30 y/o 5"6 240lbs with 100lbs to lose.

With all due respect, I don't think it's as "easy" as you make it out to be.

How did you manage that?? Glad you're back!!

So Bandster's Hell is just the period you are still hungry until you find your sweet spot? By the sounds of it, I thought it was "hell" as in complications, slipping, or gagging.

wildrose - 33lbs is still great! were those pre-op or post-op pounds? Is your lack of "Restriction" because you are not tight enough?

Thanks Terry. You are always a source of reason. Like I said above, my concern stems from the fact that I have, like many, failed on all other diets. Isn't this why we are all here? That's my biggest fear!

I'm glad to here that you feel better as you approach your surgery date. Good Luck!

I'm so happy to hear your positive experience line-dancer. that's great. I'm scared because, as many here, I've failed on every other diet. How will this be different??

Hi there. Congratulations on your decision! How was CIBO? I know they are 2K more than other clinics for the Allergan band. Why did you decide to go with them? Are you happy with your decision? Thanks and Good luck!!

Hello bandsters, I am considering lapband surgery but my doctor told me that I could only expect to reach 50-60% of my goal. That's not necessarily bad, but I don't want to invest 16K for a 50lb loss (25 will probably come from pre-op diet alone!) I am 240lbs, 5"7, and 30 years old. I don't have any intention to be a skinny 120lb model but I DO want to get back to my healthy 140lbs (which I was about 4-5 years ago). Have any of you reached your ENTIRE goal? Do you know anyone that has? Thanks in advance P.S. I am considering SWLC or CIBO in Ontario.

What an accomplishment! how long did that take you? My 100% would put me in the middle of my BMI. But I think you're right. A healthy BMI is what matters.

Lilmispcl - the term "average" actually concerns me because just like there are big losers there are small losers. I'm afraid to be the latter. I'm not even concerned about the $$ (although I'm self pay!) as much as having a foreign object in me that won't help. Is it normal to be this scared? Which clinic are you going to?

More than 100%??!?!? WOW!! You must be so proud of yourself! I know I am! Fluid removed? Do you mean a defill? Is that necessary for surgery or pregnancies? Hope you have recovered from surgery.

Congrats on your amazing loss cls!! How long did it take you to lose the first 100lbs? Any roadblocks? Complications?

Hi everyone, I'm new and considering lapband surgery. The reason why I've gained so much weight is because I eat non stop - even when I'm not hungry. I love food! My biggest fear after surgery is still feeling hungry. How are you all getting full on 1 cup of food?? I can't wrap my head around it! What does being full on lapband feel like? What can I realistically expect? I have 100lbs to lose.

Thanks for your reply. This is one of the reasons why I want the lapband - so I can physically avoid overeating. If it won't allow me to do that, then should I even bother???

I'm also new and petrified of getting the surgery. Not the surgery itself but of complications. I don't know how to get over this fear. I really need to do this.